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.”

changed into fresh clothes, her phone

video call

adorable face softened Natalie’s expression, and she

out as the screen showed a cherubic face with pigtail braids pressing close, eyes full of worry. “Are you

strikingly

with affection. “I’m fine now.

are you returning?” Nina pressed, her voice laced

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

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

her

took medicine for Matthew and

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the morning. The Aerie was still packed, with people coming and going constantly.

she caught sight of Brian at the entrance about to enter. Surrounded by a crowd, he carried himself with a distinguished

she quickly averted her gaze. Why did Brian show up at

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

sat near the VIP section,

guard down and was about to exit through an alternate

man raised his

immediately apologized,

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