The Promise of Happiness novel Atalie and Samuel

Chapter 1044

Turning over her shoulder, Helma instructed her housekeeper, “Keep the jewelry safe until the day of the banquet.”

“Understood!”

Helma was extremely satisfied with the jewelry Natalie had customized for her. Back to her enthusiastic self, she held Natalie's arm and said, “Natalie, it's almost time for dinner. Stay and have dinner with me.”

Natalie wasn't interested in food, but she had to accept Helma's invitation, as the latter was too welcoming.

“Sure.”

“I'll have to ask my housekeeper to prepare her signature dishes!” Helma beamed, leading Natalie out of the private cinema and into the brightly lit hall.

Both ladies chatted for a bit.

Soon, an immaculately dressed middle-aged man walked into the hall.

He was no longer young and wasn't that handsome, but his rich experience gave him an imperious air. It was clear that he was the head of the family.

Seeing him, Helma stood up and greeted, “Father.”

Helma a curt nod before his gaze landed on the young

that the

he couldn't hide his shock when he realized how much she resembled the woman in the

was back as if they were two peas in a pod. However, he soon realized

Why is this happening?

couldn't keep his eyes off Natalie

his smoldering gaze that was directed at her. Feeling uncomfortable,

aristocrat in Loang

Natalie's hands were tied.

wasn't alone, for Helma, too, felt uncomfortable with how her

concerned, her father wasn't a lecherous man who would stare at pretty women. Seeing his reaction, she covered

cough snapped

knew Helma

chuckle and returned to his usual self. “Helma, who is

Natalie Nichols. I hired

muttered her name under

gave Geert a polite but distant nod. “Mr. Leitz, it's a pleasure to