Chapter 13

“Mr. Gavin brought you here, miss. The drug effect has been neutralized, and the prescription you requested for Mr. Matthew is ready to be picked up whenever you’d like.” the servant replied with the utmost respect.

“Hmm,” Natalie acknowledged. She had called King before she passed out, so it must be King who had arranged for Gavin to bring her over.

She took a moment to gather herself, then threw back the covers and swung her legs over the edge of the bed, massaging her forehead as she inquired, “Where’s Max?”

“Max is not at The Aerie today,” the servant answered.

Natalie nodded in understanding. Max’s whereabouts were always a mystery, and she didn’t bother to ask further.

Taking the medicine from the servant, she asked, “How much do I owe for this?”

“Max said there’s no charge.”

Natalie chuckled and said, “Let’s keep things professional. It’s for the Wright family, not for my personal use.”

She pulled an overseas credit card out from her purse and handed it to the servant, saying, “Go ahead and charge whatever the cost is. I’ll explain to Max later.”

clothes, her phone suddenly

video call her

Nina’s adorable face softened Natalie’s expression, and she accepted

sweet voice sang out as the screen showed a cherubic face with pigtail braids pressing close, eyes

strikingly

your manners,” Natalie gently chided, her gaze filled with affection. “I’m fine now. Tell. King that I thank him for having Gavin

you returning?” Nina pressed, her voice laced with a hint of

here. Be good and listen to King while I’m away.” Mid–conversation, Natalie glanced at the time. It was past nine at

tonight,” Natalie advised softly, and with some reluctance, Nina ended

returned with her card just

medicine for Matthew

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still packed, with people coming and going constantly. An auction was underway on

away, she caught sight of Brian at the entrance

a beat as she quickly averted her gaze. Why did Brian show up

the spotlight and herself in the shadows. Natalie retreated to a spot

section, seemingly

let her guard down and was about to exit through an alternate

man raised his voice in

sorry!” Natalie immediately apologized, bowing her

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