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.”

her phone suddenly lit up with

video call her directly unless

face softened Natalie’s expression, and

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

were strikingly similar

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

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

here. Be good and listen to King while I’m

tonight,” Natalie advised

servant returned with her card just in

for Matthew and

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the morning. The Aerie was still packed, with people coming and going constantly. An auction was underway on

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

averted her gaze. Why did Brian show up

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

section, seemingly

guard down and was about to exit through an alternate route when she accidentally bumped into

you’re going!” the man

so sorry!” Natalie immediately apologized, bowing

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