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Chapter 154
Amelia stood in her suite, barefoot, a glass of red wine dangling from her fingers. The room was dark, lit only by the pale glow of the city lights beyond the floor-to-ceiling glass wall. She stared out at the corners of the High Lake Hotel below and the glittering sprawl of the city stretching into the horizon. The world looked so calm from up here, so distant from the storm brewing inside her.She raised her phone, thumb hovering over Nathan's contact name before she pressed it. The dial tone rang in her ear once. Twice. Three times. No answer. She tried again. Nothing.Her grip on the phone tightened, her knuckles whitening. She lifted it slightly, fury flaring in her chest, ready to smash it against the marble wall, then stopped herself.She muttered through clenched teeth, "Dammit, Nathan."She lowered her hand slowly, breathing out in frustration. "I hate this. I hate that you're not picking my calls."She sipped the wine and leaned her forehead against the cool glass. "The laun
Chapter 153
Lugard gave a dismissive snort. “His records are not all that impressive to me.”Louisa almost hissed. Everything Rowan said sounded remarkable. Even she had heard about Teslow Valley. But she knew her father would rather choke on sand than acknowledge the man who once humiliated him.With a grunt, Lugard tossed the envelope and papers to the couch. “You can go.”Rowan bowed again. He turned toward the door but paused, as if just realizing Louisa’s presence. He bowed slightly to her.She nodded back.When he left, she quietly folded her knitting. She just wanted to finish it upstairs, away from the thick tension that always suffocated the lounge. As she stood, hoping to slip out unnoticed, his voice rang.“I need to pull Nathan down.”Louisa hesitated. She reached for the stairs again.“Don’t pretend like you didn’t hear me!” Lugard barked.She froze, teeth clenched. Slowly, she turned back.“I see how selfish you've grown to be. You don't care about what bothers me!" “I do care abou
Chapter 152
Thelma paced her room, a smug smile dancing on her lips as she stared at the phone in her hand, Nathan’s phone. The device was still damp from the juice she had spilled on it earlier, the screen dark and lifeless. She checked her wristwatch again.Twenty minutes. Just enough time to stall him.Perfect.Her men should have finished the job by now. She only hoped Natalia wouldn’t get curious and come barging into the room.Acting quickly, she plugged in her hand dryer and switched it on, pointing it at the phone. The sound of hot air filled the room, and she positioned herself so that if anyone walked in, they’d see her trying to "save" the phone.Her phone beeped.She grabbed it with a glint in her eyes and opened the message.Paul: "It’s done, ma'am. The package is secure. Taylor is with us."Thelma's lips stretched into a smile. She dropped her phone on the bed and exhaled in satisfaction."Both plans were successful," she murmured to herself. "Beautiful."She switched off the hand d
Chapter 151
Thelma giggled to herself, took a few deep breaths to calm the giddiness in her chest, then stashed Nathan’s phone under the hem of her blouse. Her expression neutralized, she opened the bathroom door and slipped out quietly.As she approached the dining room, she saw Nathan just entering from the opposite hallway. Perfect timing.She quickened her pace and entered the room. Just as Nathan was taking his seat at the table, Thelma walked past him toward her own chair. In one swift move, she let the phone slip from under her blouse. It fell, landing right at Nathan’s foot.She gasped loudly.“Sorry, Nathan!” she said quickly. “My hand must have swept your phone off the table. It dropped.”Natalia looked at her, narrowing her eyes slightly.Nathan bent to pick the phone, but Thelma moved quicker. With a kind smile, she scooped it up and gently dropped it beside his plate.“I hope it’s working,” she said with a concerned tone.Nathan nodded and pressed the power button. The phone came to
Chapter 150
Nathan said nothing as he pushed back a close couch his hand landed on with more force than necessary. The scraping sound earned no glance from anyone, but the clenched jaw he carried betrayed the storm churning in him. He stepped away from Natalia, avoiding her gaze, his fingers curling and uncurling as if seeking release.Behind him, Joyce let out a loud grumble. "Mother really needs to see an optician. A snake? Really?" she muttered, shaking her head and rolling her eyes before marching back to the dining table.Nathan was just about to follow suit when he caught sight of Natalia, standing still by the wall, her gaze fixed sharply on him. Her arms crossed."What?" He motioned at her, eyebrows lifted as he halted, his body halfway turned.She didn't move. "You rushed to come save me again."He squinted. "Excuse you?"She waved as if dismissing his denial before it came. "Don't bother denying it, Nathan. The moment my mother said she saw a snake, you probably recalled I hated snakes
Chapter 149
At ten past seven, the dining room in Thelma's home was filled with the scent of freshly cooked delicacies. Roasted garlic mashed potatoes, honey-glazed carrots, grilled asparagus, and tender filet mignon with herb butter sat elegantly on fine porcelain. The clinking of cutlery and the low hum of idle chatter filled the air.Nathan sat across from Natalia, his posture relaxed but eyes observant. Though he appeared calm, an edge of wariness lingered in his gaze. Something felt off about the evening. Still, curiosity and the desire for clarity had drawn him here."Have some more carrots, Nathan," Thelma offered sweetly, using a silver spoon to add a generous serving to his plate. "I made most of the dishes myself."Nathan looked at her, eyes narrowing slightly before he gave a polite nod. "They taste good. Thank you."Natalia blinked, setting down her glass. "You cooked?"Thelma smiled. "Of course. And Natalia helped. Didn't you, dear?"Natalia gave a hesitant smile. "I did... some."The
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