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.

of a

she was seeing things and took another careful

his ears.

stepped back in alarm and looked around quickly, but there was no sign of any Howard family members or their cars

asked, blocking the boy’s attempt

somewhat excitedly and stammering, his small eyes shining

mirror several times, glancing

didn’t know how to contact the Howard family, and Nate claimed he didn’t know his parents‘ phone numbers

couldn’t remember his parents‘ numbers, but he

the nanny?” Natalie finally asked after

said with innocent eyes, batting his long eyelashes that looked like little fans, so

Brian’s.

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 parked the car, opened the door, and let

little one out.

and suddenly reached out, clinging to Natalie, his tiny arms wrapping tightly around her

scent of baby lotion mixed

the ground and whispered, “Go to school now, your

clutched the hem of her clothes and looked like he was about to cry, tears gathering in

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