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Chapter 186
Author: Gem Lynne
last update2025-09-23 03:35:17

Back in the grand hall, the lights shimmered warmly, catching the gold accents of the chandeliers. Laughter drifted from a few corners as waiters circled with fresh trays of champagne, but Nathan’s steps were brisk, his shirt still damp where he had wiped away the spilled wine. He was heading back to his seat, his gaze trained on the table across from Taylor.

Just before lowering himself into the chair, he froze. His eyes scanned the hall quickly. Once. Twice. His brows pulled together in question.

Natalia.

She wasn’t there.

Taylor’s eyes, sharp and watchful, caught the flicker of recognition on his face. She leaned back and gestured to the empty chair.

“Sit down, Nathan,” she said, almost too smoothly.

He sank into the chair, posture stiff. His lips parted to ask the question that burned on his tongue, but he hesitated. As if reading his silence, Taylor’s tone shifted to something colder.

“Natalia left already, Nathan.”

His head snapped toward her. “What?”

“She’s gone,” Taylor replie
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