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.”

phone suddenly lit up

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

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

cherubic face with pigtail braids pressing close, eyes full of worry.

were strikingly similar to

filled with affection. “I’m fine now. Tell. King that I thank him for having Gavin

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

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

tonight,” Natalie advised softly,

her

Natalie took medicine for Matthew and walked through the bustling

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coming and going constantly. An

turned away, she caught sight of Brian at the entrance about to enter. Surrounded by a

beat as she quickly averted her gaze. Why did Brian

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

sat near the VIP section, seemingly

about to exit through

where you’re going!” the man raised his voice

immediately apologized,

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