Chapter 133

Davis glared daggers at the waiting butler and Reid who stood just outside the grand entrance of the Howard family. “Spread the word!” He barked with an authority that made even the old oak doors seem to shake. “From this day forth, Natalie’s name is to be stricken from all conversation in Nathan’s presence. It’s as if she’s dead to us! The reputation of the Howard family cannot be tainted by her actions!”

Brian, who had been casually leaning against the mahogany bar, let out a low and cold chuckle upon hearing this.

Davis knitted his brows together in annoyance, snapping, “What’s so funny? Am I wrong?”

With a weary sigh, Brian tossed his half–finished bottle of mineral water to the side, meeting Davis‘ gaze with a sharp intensity. “All these years, you’ve let the gossip and rumors about Nate’s parentage run wild, directing all the speculation towards Madelyn, making sure no one in the Howard family even whispers Natalie’s name. Isn’t it all to hide the fact that Nate is Natalie’s child? You’ve done an impeccable job at it, right?”

Davis‘ face turned an ugly shade of purple with rage.

Brian cut him off before he could retort, his voice cool and detached. “I’m exhausted, and I have an international conference to attend tomorrow. I need to rest. It’s pushing nine. Nate should be in bed. Feel free to see yourself out.”

Without another word, Brian tore a photograph on the table in two, tossing the pieces into the kitchen trash with a flick of his wrist. He acted as if Davis had vanished into thin air, sliding open the patio doors and scooping up Nate from the floor before ascending the grand staircase. He left Davis with nothing but a view of his retreating back.

red wine. Her tolerance for alcohol wasn’t great, and the wine’s delayed punch had her feeling slightly

whispered, “Wait for Gavin. He’ll drive you back

“You might as well move into the James family. It’s more convenient and safer than living

intentions all too

Gavin’s girlfriends heard

perfect! It’s about time that boy settled down and focused on his family. That’s better than anything

cornered, Natalie searched for an

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things more convenient, huh? And if

from the tree, does it?” he accused, his voice tinged

look that

Michael’s. “Let’s drop it. I like my independence and

conceded with a heavy sigh. Patting her shoulder, he added, “Alright, I won’t push. Just remember to

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