When She Rose From the Ashes

Chapter 321 The Meeting at Serenity Café

“Alright.”

Natalic had no objections.

Hearing her answer, Aubree finally relaxed.

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“By the way, Natalic, I heard Susie’s father’s side has already been taken in for investigation? Don’t worry. Our Hugh has already spoken to people over there. They won’t make things too difficult for your husband. You don’t have to stress.”

Natalie knew the Stone family had already sent word as well, but she still appreciated Aubree’s kindness.

“Thank you. Once this whole thing is settled, I’ll have my husband invite your family out for dinner.”

“That’d be wonderful.”

Aubree didn’t refuse.

They chatted for a bit longer before Natalie hung up.

Chris, who had been listening, finally spoke after the call ended.

“Ms. Natalie, this Aubree is someone worth befriending. She’s the eldest daughter of the Sue family, and her husband, He Qifeng, is the eldest son of the Higgens family. He’s not interested in business and went into politics instead. The Higgens family is considered the second most powerful family in Ocean City after the Luke family. They’ve got deep roots, though they tend to keep a low profile.”

Natalie couldn’t help but feel a little exasperated.

“I’m just making a friend. Do you really need to dig into their entire family history?”

Chris didn’t back down.

“Of course. You’re the Stone family’s eldest daughter. When someone suddenly approaches you wanting to get close, who knows if they’re sincere or have hidden motives? It’s my job as your bodyguard to screen people for you.”

laugh, though her heart felt strangely

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one had ever treated

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was the difference between an established family and

Summers family didn’t even think that far ahead. Instead of checking backgrounds, they only acted on their own whims, forbidding her from seeing whoever they

Natalie said nothing further.

a decent family, caring with their children, and she’s grown up straightforward–likes who she likes, dislikes who

“Got it.”

gave a

felt comfortable with Aubree, so she was willing to be friends. How things developed

then, Natalie and Chris had

was

and told

Chris frowned.

you. If

no reason to fear the Luke

shook

need. He won’t

walked into the

opened the door, she spotted

lilies, gazing

frowned, almost wanting to turn around and leave. But remembering what she had come here to ask, she

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skipped when he saw her,

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