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.”

fresh clothes, her phone suddenly lit up

video

of Nina’s adorable face softened Natalie’s

the sweet voice sang out as the screen showed a cherubic face with

features were strikingly similar to

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

laced with a

good and listen to King while I’m away.” Mid–conversation, Natalie

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

with her card just in

took medicine for Matthew and

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and going constantly. An auction was underway on stage in

at the stage without much interest, but as she turned away, she caught sight of Brian at the

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

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

section, seemingly unaware

was about to exit through an

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

Natalie immediately apologized, bowing

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