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.”

his gaze landed on the young lady beside his

the young lady was

when he realized how much she resembled the woman in the

as if they were two peas in a pod. However, he soon realized that the woman in the painting should be around

Why is this happening?

off Natalie the moment

gaze that was directed

that Geert was a lascivious man. He's an aristocrat in Loang but

Natalie's hands were tied.

for Helma, too, felt uncomfortable with how

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

Her deliberate cough snapped Geert out of

knew Helma had misunderstood

dry chuckle and returned to his usual self.

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

muttered her name under

a polite but distant nod. “Mr.