When She Rose From the Ashes

Chapter 43 Proof of Trust

“Fine. Now give me her things.”

Baron didn’t think there was anything wrong with his demand. But Renee frowned slightly.

“Who are you? What’s your relationship with Natalie?”

She could feel the dangerous aura rolling off him, heavy with bloodshed. Even though she was afraid, she couldn’t stop worrying about Natalie.

Natalie had always been like a flower raised in a greenhouse. Jensen hadn’t wanted her in the spotlight, which was why she’d been bullied and suppressed for so long.

Now, how had she gotten involved with a man as dangerous as Baron?

Renee hadn’t voiced her suspicions, but Baron caught the guarded look in her eyes.

He was glad Natalie had a friend who truly cared for her, but he didn’t want to waste words.

“I slept with her. What do you think our relationship is?”

Renee’s eyes widened.

No one knew Natalie’s modesty better than she did.

She had loved Jensen for five years without ever giving herself to him-yet she had slept with this man?

“You’re sure you’re not lying?”

“I have no reason to lie.”

“Then… do you love her?”

The question made Baron pause.

first woman. And she will be

wasn’t the direct answer Renee had

She studied him again.

dangerous-that much was clear. But he was also striking, with that unmistakable beauty, especially the small mole at the corner

you her things-but only if you let me talk to

mind

He called Yvonne.

Natalie woken up? If she has, let her take the

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Natalie’s eyes move. She knew Natalie couldn’t sleep with the burns tormenting her, so

Summers, it’s

the phone herself, so Yvonne switched it

“Baron.”

sound of her voice,

you okay?

voice made Natalie’s nose

is my friend. Give him my things. I can’t see you right now,

was the only friend she

“I just needed to confirm his identity. Natalie, take care of

you. As for Grant International Holdings, please

could keep

it was a

answered with a heavy voice. “My hand was shattered by Sharon. I’ll never hold a

“What?”

Renee trembled with fury.

that? And Jensen

care of me for the rest of my life. He said it didn’t matter if I could no longer draw. And he forbade me from suing Sharon. You know how it is in Ocean City-if he says no, I

at her friend’s

worry. Jensen won’t hear a word from

“Thank you.”