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.

find out about this woman. I’ve fallen for her since this morning. I want

her.”

her destination

than her.

she had been feeling uneasy and anxious. It wasn’t because she was afraid

U

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 you trust my skills? Those two people are already in the hospital after I

Natalie’s capabilities. But there was always the possibility of unforeseen circumstances. Although Natalie emerged from this incident unscathed, Sherri wanted to ensure

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

spend more money,” Natalie replied. She didn’t think her so–called father would willingly foot the bill for this mishap. Elena would have to use her own personal

now they’re extorting money

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

fuming right now,”

with such a mess was definitely infuriating.

Sherri’s phone rang, interrupting their chat. Sherri glanced at the caller ID and then hurriedly answered. “Hey, Edward.” Perhaps she was feeling a bit guilty for lending out his

car being driven by Natalie?” Edward asked with certainty.

to Natalie. She had some urgent matter and needed to borrow the

bit embarrassed. She thought Edward

lending their beloved cars to others. Some

to someone

said. He sensed that his sister was speaking in a hushed voice and guessed that someone was nearby.

the phone on the table and activated the

out, “Edward, it’s

softened as he heard Natalie’s voice. He spoke softly, “Natalie,

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

worried that something might have happened to you. The car was just sitting in the garage collecting

And then she stammered. “Oh. I see. But, Edward, I’ve already used it. And I’ll return it to Sherri today. I’ll ask you if

You can use it anytime you need. If there’s anything you can’t solve, let me

Natalie replied gratefully Her heart warmed,

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

how her brother had sternly warned

off by his intimidating expression at that time. And she never dared to touch his beloved car. It was only because her best friend

couldn’t help but wonder who

of supernatural ability to