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?”

knows what Sunny looks like. Except Jensen.

I’ll make them pay

Pavilion. Pretending to pine for you. You loved him once. Would you forgive him? After all, it wasn’t him who set you

words was unmistakable, though he tried to

glance

it,” he murmured

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She blinked, “What?”

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his gaze drinking in her reborn face. His voice dropped low, hoarse with want. “I regret letting Witch Doctor make you this stunning. One look

forehead before

toppled backward

froze for a beat before Natalie burst into helpless

feigning a scowl.

squealed and tried to dart away, but he caught her, pinning

Gunn, thrown to the floor by a

“Don’t! Hahaha–stop!”

the corners of her eyes. Color returned to her cheeks,

eyes. He caught her wrists, pressing

knew what this meant. Part of her recoiled, but another part… burned. Her lips parted