When She Rose From the Ashes

Chapter 123 The Unwanted Interruption

Chapter 123 The Unwanted Interruption

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Even with Baron’s presence shielding her, Natalie never believed Witch Doctor would simply let her off. Add to that all the resources Baron had poured into her already–her debt to him was a mountain on her chest.

For the first time, Natalie saw clearly: she needed money of her own.

Baron caught the flicker in her eyes. He knew exactly what she was thinking. “Natalie, try using your right hand. It’s been over a month. It’s not fully healed, but you should be able to test it.”

Her heart leapt. Of course. Witch Doctor had repaired her hand.

“Do you have a brush?”

“No, but I’ll get you one.” Baron’s tone was matter–of–fact, as if buying the entire art supply store would be nothing.

Natalie caught the depth in his eyes and turned away, unable to meet it. “Baron, consider it a loan. When I have money, I’ll repay you.”

She expected him to be displeased. Instead, he nodded. “All right. But to be able to say I lent money to Sunny, the elusive designer–that makes me one of a kind.”

His words made her pause. He’d guessed exactly what she intended.

“You’re not against it?”

Sunny looks like. Except Jensen. But everyone knows her style. You’ve healed this long–do you mean to hide forever,

“No. I’ll make them pay for every patch of skin

grieving widower at Grand Pavilion. Pretending to pine for you. You

sour note in his words was unmistakable, though

glance that nearly

regret it,”

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She blinked, “What?”

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want. “I regret letting Witch Doctor make you this stunning. One look from you and

She jabbed his forehead before he

toppled backward

for a beat before Natalie burst into

scowl.

dart away, but he caught her, pinning her to the

Gunn, thrown to the floor by a

“Don’t! Hahaha–stop!”

and free, tears glimmering at the corners of her eyes. Color returned to her cheeks,

his eyes. He caught her wrists, pressing

Part of her recoiled, but