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.”

into fresh clothes, her phone suddenly

from King. He usually didn’t video call her directly unless

Natalie’s

cherubic face with pigtail braids pressing close, eyes

strikingly similar to

chided, her gaze filled with affection. “I’m fine now. Tell.

returning?” Nina pressed, her voice laced with

while I’m away.” Mid–conversation, Natalie glanced at the time.

phone for you tonight,” Natalie advised softly, and with some

with her card

took medicine for Matthew and walked

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coming and going constantly. An auction was underway on stage in the dim

stage without much interest, but as she turned away, she caught sight of Brian at the entrance about to enter. Surrounded by a crowd, he carried

skipped a beat as she quickly averted her gaze. Why did

shadows. Natalie retreated to a spot where the light

sat near the VIP section, seemingly unaware of her

her guard down and was about to

the man raised his

immediately

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