Chapter 140

Caleb was well aware of Natalie’s hidden talent for design, so after a bit of cajoling and arm–twisting, he managed to enlist her help. Thanks to her, the base now boasted a near–impenetrable central defense tower.

Caleb’s father was keen on bringing her officially onto the team, but Natalie was steadfast in her loyalty to King and declined the offer. Caleb’s father couldn’t hide his disappointment.

“As long as he’s happy, that’s all that matters. No need for a meet–and–greet,” Natalie quipped with an indifferent smile, brushing off the notion.

The fewer people who knew her true identity, the safer she was.

After wrapping up the conversation with Caleb, she hung up the phone and put the card back in its place.

Rising from her chair, Natalie reached for her bathrobe and noticed a man’s blazer carelessly thrown onto the bed, probably left by Brian during an outfit change.

As she picked up the jacket, a small and elongated gift box fell onto the plush carpet. It seemed that the lid hadn’t been secured properly, with its contents spilled out.

With a moment of hesitation, Natalie squatted down to gather the fallen items.

was an exquisite diamond necklace. The centerpiece was a good five or six carats, surrounded by a constellation of smaller diamonds linked together

within the box. Natalie picked it up and read the two lines of

he messed up. This is his apology. Don’t tell him

seconds, then looked back at the diamond necklace in her

Brian ever admit

as Brian’s car pulled up in front of Madelyn’s new place. He glanced

“It hurts so much, Robert…” Madelyn clung tightly to a

her knuckles, pale from the grip.

right outside the operating room when Madelyn had the abortion.

been there to witness her pain and watch the formed shape of what would

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memory was vivid and haunting.

had been his friend for over two decades. Seeing her face contorted in agony now, he felt an

at the maritime office, Madelyn had fainted from the shock, hitting

waited for a moment before tentatively calling out to Brian.

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