Chapter 656:

Elyse nodded thoughtfully.

“It seems you’re sure about your plan. I’ll take Nina home later so I don’t get in your way.”

“It’s fine,” Natalie replied with a calm air as she applied lipstick in front of the mirror.

“That fool being around only makes me shine brighter.”

With that, Natalie gathered the files from the table and strode back into Daniela’s office.

Cedric remained by the floor-to-ceiling window, prompting her to cast him a quick, indifferent glance.

“Mr. Phillips, I hope you don’t mind me asking, but are you a fan of the renowned painter Monica Miller?” Natalie asked with a warm, easygoing smile.

Cedric’s expression shifted to one of surprise.

“How could you possibly know that?”

had never shared his admiration

knowing smile as she gestured

used to admire her, too, but I

was on the verge of replying when the

doorway, fully aware Cedric had been waiting for her but

available now at

briefed Daniela on her work progress before stepping out and

epitomized the role of a capable and

brief exchange between Cedric and

noticed Nina’s envious glare and responded

her breath

wasn’t done. She hurried after

the real you? You’re

to dignify

her hand into her purse, retrieving a small wallet adorned

by the window, unmoving, as if rooted to the spot where he had stood

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