Chapter 33

“Ten million for one night, that’s what you said,” she tried to flash him a smile and said, “If you’re considering a monthly arrangement, I might be able to cut you a deal, two hundred million. And for an annual commitment? Eighteen hundred million How does that sound?”

Audrey had walked away with nearly eighteen hundred million before.

As she spoke, large tears began to tumble uncontrollably down her cheeks.

Brian stared at her, speechless. After a long pause, he let go of her hand and released her.

Natalie stared at the pristine white ceiling for a few seconds before continuing, “Mr. Howard, if you don’t find me too soiled for your tastes, perhaps you should consider my earlier proposal. But for someone of your stature…”

“Next week, come to my office to sign the contract,” Brian cut her off coldly, without waiting for her to finish. With that, he stood up and left the room without looking back.

Natalie shot up from the bed, staring in the direction he had left, stunned.

He couldn’t be serious, could he?!

Natalie got out of bed a little after eight, still groggy, and made her way downstairs, planning to grab a breakfast bagel from the diner across the street.

as she stepped out of her apartment building, she caught a glimpse of a little tyke in a school uniform, squatting

things and took another careful

that nearly reached his ears. He got up and headed towards

back in alarm and looked around quickly, but there was no sign

she asked, blocking the boy’s attempt to hug

by myself,” Nate replied, somewhat excitedly and

checked the rearview mirror several times, glancing at the small

and Nate claimed he didn’t know his parents‘ phone numbers either, insisting

his parents‘ numbers, but he remembered

to wander away from the

eyes, batting his long

Brian’s.

feeling somewhat troubled. The preschool was not far from Natalie’s apartment, just a couple of streets over. With traffic lights included, it was less than a ten–minute drive. Natalie

little one out.

back seat and suddenly reached out, clinging to Natalie, his tiny arms

off guard by his embrace, Natalie was hit by the faint scent of baby

the ground and whispered, “Go to school now,

clutched the hem of her clothes and looked

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