Turning Of the Tide by Diana Sander

Chapter 16

The next day, Natalie woke up early and prepared breakfast for herself, without considering Trevon’s portion.

During the rush hour, the roads in Athana were extremely congested. It made Natalie miss her black motorcycle dearly.

After 15 minutes, the car hadn’t even passed a single traffic light, remaining motionless. Impatient and frustrated, she took out a cigarette from her pocket. Then she placed it on her pale red lips, lit it with a lighter, and held the cigarette butt between her long, slender fingers. She was exhaling smoke as she waited.

Then she felt more comfortable. She opened the car window, allowing the cold wind to rush in, which cleared her mind to

some extent.

Coincidentally, this captivating and enchanting posture caught the attention of Hackett, who was waiting in the car next to Natalie’s. He initially thought it was his good friend Edward returning. So after checking the license plate, Hackett planned to greet him through the window.

But to his surprise, it was an attractive woman in the driver’s seat. Intrigued, Hackett couldn’t help but wonder if she was Edward’s girlfriend. If not, he would ask Edward to introduce her to himself.

Being a man of action, Hackett curiously opened his contact list to find Edward’s number.

A few seconds later, the call connected. And then he teasingly asked, “Mr. Landor, where are you?”

A calm and warm voice came from the other side. Edward replied, “Mr. Blackwell, what’s the occasion for calling me so early? You’re not with your girl?”

Hackett kept his gaze fixed on the woman in the sports car without blinking. Then he said to Edward, “Oh. I was just thinking about you.”

“Go ahead. What’s the matter?” Edward asked. He didn’t think Hackett had so much free time on his hands to call him.

“I just wanted to ask who’s driving your sports car today. Is it your new girlfriend?” Hackett inquired, trying to probe.

“What? What sports car?” Edward was completely puzzled.

However, his mind quickly processed the situation. If it was Sherri driving the car, Hackett wouldn’t have made this call. If it was his mother, that was even more unlikely. Because she had her own driver and didn’t drive sports cars. The only person. who had a good relationship with Sherri was Natalie. So it could be reasonably concluded that the one driving today was Natalie.

“Just a friend,” Edward replied.

“Oh. So she’s a friend of yours. I originally thought she was your girlfriend. Since she’s just a friend, could you please introduce her to me?” Hackett asked. He thought that as long as she wasn’t Edward’s girlfriend, he could still make a move.

Edward, who was working in his office, stopped what he was doing and furrowed his brows. Then he said, “Don’t have any ideas about her.” His tone carried a warning.

Natalie, who was in the car, was engulfed in her own thoughts and smoke. She had no idea that her actions were captured and shared in a group chat among Hackett, Frank, and Trevon.

said, “Frank, do me a favor and find out about this woman. I’ve fallen for her since this morning. I want

her.”

destination and noticed that Sherri was

than her.

because she was afraid her brother’s car would be damaged, but rather because she

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cared about her well–being. She felt deeply touched and walked over to hug Sherri, saying, “I’m sorry for making you worry. Look, I’m fine, right? Don’t

there was always the possibility of unforeseen circumstances. Although Natalie emerged

I’m afraid someone might come after you again,” Sherri said.

you. They’ll lay low for a while after suffering a significant loss. I doubt Elena would be willing to spend more money,” Natalie replied. She

hurt, and now they’re extorting money from you?” Sherri asked.

and proceeded to explain the sequence of events from the previous night. Hearing what had

bet they’re fuming right now,”

such a mess was definitely

they were in the midst of their lively conversation, Sherri’s phone rang, interrupting their chat. Sherri glanced at the caller ID and then hurriedly answered. “Hey, Edward.” Perhaps she

Is my car being driven by Natalie?”

Natalie. She had some urgent matter and needed

the side, felt a bit embarrassed. She thought Edward might be angry. She was unaware that the car belonged

cars to others. Some

someone

now? Put the phone on speaker,” Edward said. He sensed that his sister was

immediately placed the phone on the table and activated the speakerphone,

called out, “Edward, it’s me.”

as he heard Natalie’s voice. He spoke softly, “Natalie, how have you been lately?”

Then she replied, “Well. I’m doing fine. It’s just that I had a minor issue yesterday and needed a car. I asked Sherri

I’m not angry because you borrowed the car. I was just worried that something might have happened to you. The car was just sitting in the garage collecting dust. So

it.

need. If there’s anything you can’t solve, let me know Even though I’m abroad, I still have

gratefully Her heart warmed, as Edward always treated her like a brother would.

due to a lack of affection, the system that controlled Natalie’s emotions was more sensitive

conversation, was at a loss for words. She remembered how her brother had sternly warned her about his car, saying. “If

time. And she never dared to touch his beloved car. It was

she couldn’t help but wonder

some kind of supernatural ability to