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.”

a curt nod before his gaze

impression was that the young

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

help but wonder if the woman in the painting was back as if they were two peas in a pod. However, he soon realized that the

Why is this happening?

his eyes off Natalie

that was directed at her.

never heard that Geert was a lascivious man. He's an aristocrat in Loang but only has two daughters—Helma and Heidi.

Natalie's hands were tied.

for Helma, too, felt uncomfortable with how her father was staring

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

snapped Geert

knew Helma

dry chuckle and returned to his

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

Nichols?” Geert muttered her name under his

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