Richest Mogul

Chapter 964

Natalie was now fully sober as she said, “I didn’t drink much. I was just a little tipsy.”

At the same time, she felt a bit of regret. While everyone sang earlier, she belted out off–key and became a microphone hog. It was so embarrassing she felt like she had made a fool of herself abroad.

“Your singing was better than back in college. Have you been practicing secretly?” Skylar asked with a laugh.

Natalie gave her a look of despair. “Let’s just cut off contact.”

The next day, she had no idea how to face Austin and Hank, and she felt she had socially embarrassed herself.

Once in bed, she confessed worriedly, “These past few days, while working with Mr. Powell, I keep feeling like something’s not right.”

“What’s not right?”

“Sometimes, when I see Mr. Powell, I keep recalling that moment when he kissed me. Even though I know it was just him getting into character, I still…”

“Still what?”

”

Natalie bit her lip and said, “I still think Mr. Powell is truly an Oscar–winning actor. His kissing skills are incredible.”

Skylar thought, “Is that the main point?”

Her mouth twitched with amusement. “So his kissing skills have you fixated? Do you want to try again?”

“It’s possible. Mr. Powell’s kissing skills are so impressive that my mind went blank! It turns out I’ve been fixated on his kissing skills and want to try again. I’m obsessed with Mr. Powell’s kissing skills.”

Natalie seemed to have stumbled into a new realization about herself.

Skylar struggled to maintain her composure. “You didn’t consider anything else?”

She wondered if Natalie was only fixated on his kissing skills and not on him as a person. Skylar didn’t ask directly because she was worried about giving Natalie the wrong impression.

After all, given her current state of confusion, whether Natalie liked Austin or could develop feelings for him was uncertain.

“Anything else? I remember I accidentally touched Mr. Powell’s abs that day. You wouldn’t believe how disciplined he is. His diet must be controlled by willpower alone.

“His physique is maintained through hard work. He looks thin in clothes but has well–defined muscles underneath. That’s Mr. Powell–his well–defined physique is incredibly tempting,” Natalie said, nearly drooling as she spoke.

She realized she was now craving Austin’s physique again. These thoughts were only safe to share with Skylar.

Talking about it helped ease the strange feelings she had been experiencing.

Skylar was speechless. “You’ve often mentioned how great Mr. Powell’s physique is.

“That was different before. Back then, I only have videos and photos to look at from a distance. Now, I see him in person every day. I can touch him and even kiss him.

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“It’s a feeling that’s hard to put into words.” She felt that her limited vocabulary from school couldn’t quite capture the depth of her experience.

She still felt a flutter of excitement whenever she thought about it..

“Have you ever had any improper thoughts about Mr. Powell? Like, trying to make a move on him?” Skylar asked.

Natalie’s eyes widened, and she shook her head vigorously. “I’ve had some improper thoughts, like wondering what Mr. Powell looks like without clothes. But I wouldn’t dare to make a move on him.

“Besides being my boss, he’s also my idol. I know my own limits well. Even if it weren’t Mr. Powell, I’m not interested in pursuing anyone at the moment. Right now, I’m focused on my career.”

After a big setback with Jeremy, she wasn’t ready to fall for someone again without reservation. The thought of romance and marriage was frightening to her.

“Let’s talk about something else. Aren’t you and Joe supposed to be taking wedding photos in a few days?

Skylar didn’t press further and simply nodded. “We’re scheduled to go for the shoot the day after tomorrow.”

She had the feeling that the plan might still be canceled.

Natalie didn’t catch the underlying meaning in Skylar’s words, feeling a bit tired. She cheerfully nodded and said, “That’s great! With your figure, you’ll look stunning in any wedding dress. Joe won’t be able to take his eyes off you.

“I’m too tired. I need to sleep now,” Natalie said.

Without another word, Natalie closed her eyes and fell asleep quickly, even with the lights still on.

got up to turn

were still awake, going over

owls and could stay up

and singing, neither Austin nor Hank felt the slightest bit sleepy. So they decided to have

evening ones can’t be postponed. Check the schedule and see if there’s anything wrong.” Hank said as he handed over the

schedule quickly. “Everything looks fine.

interview after the event. Just speak freely. These small interviews are a piece of cake

confident for many years, though

issues.

realize you have feelings for her?”

come out of a difficult situation with Jeremy. It’s natural for her to be guarded

Jeremy, I feel like he still hasn’t gotten over Natalie, but he’s

the feeling that even if Natalie knew about Austin’s feelings and ended up with him, Jeremy would

a noncommittal

fretting about whether Jeremy would take any drastic measures, Austin seemed completely

around the mansion. He thought that this place wasn’t something money could

secret for so many years, just

a cool glance and replied, “I’m your bread

curse under his breath and said, “I’m going to

next day, Natalie and Skylar woke up at 11:00

Skylar had a headache.

too? My head hurts so much. I knew I shouldn’t have drunk yesterday.

shouldn’t drink.

help relieve it soon,” Skylar

slowly, while Natalie also took a few

some relief

and Wiscadian cuisines, all beautifully presented and rich

Skylar was quite hungry.

them since the last time I had them. They’re even better than what

and was indeed

had them make a few more today,”

“This is the best. It’s just too far

the same way,” Natalie

their conversation, Natalie’s phone rang. She was about to answer it when she saw

Her smile quickly faded.

noticed Natalie’s sudden change in

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sober as she said, “I didn’t drink much. I was just

everyone sang earlier, she belted out off–key and became a microphone hog. It was so embarrassing

Have you been practicing secretly?” Skylar asked with

gave her a look of despair.

next day, she had no idea how to face Austin and

confessed worriedly, “These past few days, while working with Mr. Powell, I keep feeling

“What’s not right?”

recalling that moment when he kissed me. Even though I know it was just him

“Still what?”

”

“I still think Mr. Powell is truly an Oscar–winning actor.

“Is that the main

his kissing skills have you fixated? Do you want to try

impressive that my mind went blank! It turns out I’ve

seemed to have stumbled into

maintain her composure. “You didn’t consider

if Natalie was only fixated on his kissing skills and not on him as a person. Skylar didn’t ask directly because

of confusion, whether Natalie liked Austin or could develop feelings for him

abs that day. You wouldn’t believe how disciplined he is. His diet must

physique is maintained through hard work. He looks thin in clothes but has well–defined muscles underneath. That’s Mr. Powell–his well–defined physique is incredibly tempting,” Natalie said,

craving Austin’s physique again. These thoughts were only safe to share

helped ease the

often mentioned how great

and photos to look at from a distance. Now, I see

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words.” She felt that her limited vocabulary from school couldn’t

felt a flutter of excitement

you ever had any improper thoughts about Mr. Powell? Like, trying to

head vigorously. “I’ve had some improper thoughts, like wondering what Mr. Powell looks

my own limits well. Even if it weren’t Mr. Powell,