Chapter 14

“Mr. Howard, the FireWing deal went down on that register over there.” Brian’s assistant Reid gestured toward a checkout machine nearby, whispering to Brian, who was standing close.

Brian glanced at the machine and then looked back in the direction where Natalie had been, only to find she had disappeared.

“What are you looking at?” Two men approached Brian and sat beside him, inquiring.

“Nothing.” Brian replied after a moment, his gaze returning to the present.

He was probably overthinking it. Why would Natalie be in a place like The Aerie? It was an upscale club with high standards for its patrons. She couldn’t afford to get in, even if she wanted to.

When Natalie slipped out through a different exit, she looked back several times to ensure she wasn’t followed before she sighed with relief. In a secluded spot, she quickly changed into another outfit.

The day had brightened as she stepped out onto the bustling streets, hailing a cab without hesitation.

“Where to?” the cab driver asked.

Natalie glanced at the medication for Matthew in her hand and said, “Heavenly Pastries, please.”

Pastries was a renowned bakery in Streamville, famous for its morning delights. Matthew was particularly fond of the food here. And as luck would have it, she

was always bustling, busy

arrived, the place

please wait outside for a bit? We’ll have your pizza ready to go shortly,” the server

time to spare, Natalie found a spot near the entrance and sat down there, a few seats away

drizzly, with raindrops dancing in

Pastries, and a woman, meticulously dressed and sheltered under a clear umbrella, stepped out. She frowned, clearly annoyed

today. He’s quite fond of the pastries here, so we should have some set aside for

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who was visibly displeased.

meaningful when you select them

and, upon raising her eyes, locked gazes with Natalie,

the corner.

contemptuously smirked and turned away as if she hadn’t seen

Ms. Wright, just two minutes, please,” the manager

packaged pizza Natalie had ordered. “Your order is ready. Please come

and walked to the counter, pulling a hundred–dollar bill and

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