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 lit up with

video call her

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

cherubic face with pigtail braids pressing close, eyes full

were strikingly similar

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

her voice laced

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

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

her card just in

took medicine for Matthew and walked

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

but as she turned away, she caught sight of Brian at

Why did Brian show up at The

herself in the shadows. Natalie retreated to a spot where the light failed to reach, stealing glances in his

near the VIP section, seemingly unaware of

down and was about to exit through an alternate route when

you’re going!” the man raised

sorry!” Natalie immediately

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