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.”

gaze landed on the young lady

first impression was that the young lady was

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

was back as if they were two peas in a pod. However, he soon realized that the woman in the painting should be around his age. This young lady wasn't the

Why is this happening?

off

smoldering gaze that was directed at her. Feeling uncomfortable, she furrowed

man. He's an aristocrat in Loang but only has two daughters—Helma and Heidi. That's

Natalie's hands were tied.

too, felt uncomfortable with how her

far as Helma was concerned, her father wasn't a lecherous man who would stare at pretty

Her deliberate cough snapped Geert out of his

knew Helma had

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

Helma said, “Father, this is Natalie Nichols. I hired her to design

her

a polite but distant nod. “Mr. Leitz,