Chapter 7

Brian’s deep, resonant voice echoed through the silent expanse of the River View Hall, causing a ripple of murmurs among the hushed crowd.

Natalie had heard that voice call her name countless times in her dreams, and hearing it in real. life sent shivers cascading across her skin. She had never expected Brian to show up at such a modest gathering, let alone encounter him under these circumstances.

Every gaze within the River View Hall shifted to her, and those who hadn’t recognized Natalie at first then realized she was the woman who had nearly brought the prestigious Howard family. to its knees!

Wasn’t Brian making her the laughingstock of the event by singling out Natalie?

Frozen in place, Natalie took a moment before she turned to meet Brian’s piercing gaze.

“Mr. Howard, long time no see.”

Right after the words left her lips, Brian’s eyes narrowed slightly..

“If I were you, I’d think twice before trifling with such a woman,” he drawled, his lips curling into a sardonic smile that did little to hide his scorn. “unless you fancy a taste of ruin.”

wavered slightly, her lips pressing into

Wright family insisted on showing up here shamelessly!” Shawn chimed in, eager to curry favor

Brian’s eyes narrowed

that he had said something wrong. Brian’s ire was directed solely at Natalie. His grandfather Davis Howard had pointed

asking for fifty million out of the blue! I was just about to send her packing!” Shawn stammered, hastily shifting

absurdity of it all. Fifty

Natalie absorbed their insults, her hands clenched

I can walk

the Howard

attempt to frame her. Arguing with him was beneath

Joseph, who had been holding it for her, Natalie maintained her composure as she passed by Shawn and headed toward the entrance, brushing past the

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Chapter 7

as she was about to cross the threshold, a firm hand reached out

was only one door in and out of the hall, and with Brian seated near the entrance,

Brian’s hand, her heartbeat quickening, yet her face betrayed none

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