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 little tyke in a school uniform, squatting

she was seeing things and took another

gazes met, and the kid’s smile was so wide that nearly reached his ears. He got up and headed towards her with

but there was no sign of any Howard family members or

boy’s attempt to hug

preschool by myself,” Nate replied, somewhat excitedly and stammering, his small eyes shining

the rearview mirror several

he didn’t know his parents‘ phone numbers either, insisting that Natalie

remember his parents‘ numbers, but he

manage to wander away from the nanny?” Natalie finally asked

was shopping,” Nate said with innocent eyes, batting his long eyelashes

Brian’s.

couple of streets over. With traffic lights included, it was less than a ten–minute drive. Natalie parked the car, opened the

little one out.

on the back seat and suddenly reached out, clinging to Natalie, his tiny arms wrapping tightly around her

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

the ground and

up at her, nearly jumping up and down in urgency. He clutched the hem of her clothes and looked like he was

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