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.”

into fresh clothes, her phone suddenly lit up with a

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

adorable face softened Natalie’s

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

features 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

returning?” Nina pressed, her voice laced with a hint of sadness.

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

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

with her card just in

medicine for Matthew and walked through the

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

she caught sight of Brian at the entrance

a beat as she quickly 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

to exit through an alternate route when she accidentally

you’re going!” the man raised his voice

immediately apologized,

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