Chapter 60

As Madelyn spoke, a flicker of emotion passed through Natalie’s eyes.

It seemed Brian’s repeated misunderstandings about her and Gavin might have a little. something to do with Rosie.

The afternoon press conference for the new show dragged on until nearly five o’clock. As the lead actors left the green room together, the leading lady caught sight of Natalie heading off and called out to her, “Hey Natalie, we’ve booked a private dining room. How about joining us for dinner? The boss is coming too.”

The moment the words left her mouth, there was a palpable shift in the air with a touch of awkwardness.

Natalie knew the last comment was an unintentional slip, so after a brief pause, she replied with a smile, “I have someone waiting at home for dinner.”

Gavin, who had just finished an interview, followed them out and overheard Natalie’s response. looking surprised. “You’ve got dinner waiting at home?”

He caught himself mid–question, noticing the curious glances from the others. To avoid further discomfort, he reached out, gently tugging at Natalie’s sleeve to pull her aside for a private word.

Natalie had been meaning to ask about Rosie anyway, so she followed Gavin to a corner.

“I do have someone at home,” she insisted seriously. She raised her right hand as if taking an oath, “I swear, I’m not lying to you.”

phone, sending video after video, begging her to come home for dinner, whining incessantly.

all of this year’s company bonus? What do you need all that money for anyway? If you left it in

sure. I need the cash urgently, and the reason is my business,” Natalie replied

send your the bonuses from the previous two quarters. That’s

hesitated for a moment before asking.

be matched with the best?” Gavin replied as

was unfamiliar with the

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his arrangement troubled

look with him, her expression a mixture of frustration and resignation, “Fine, it’s

purse and told Gavin, “You

she turned and walked toward the open–air parking lot by the roadside, a screech of tires suddenly pierced the air.

car rounded the corner out of control, heading straight

moment, then spun around and dashed back towards Gavin, pushing him out of the way to safety!

the nick of time, the car door barely missed her heel and calf, the friction knocking

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