By now, it was already past dinner time, and when the dishes were ready, it was almost time for supper.Having congee for supper was good for the stomach, but considering that Oliver might not be full, Natalie made mushroom, vegetable and seafood congee, as well as sour soup with fatty beef and steamed fish.All the food was ready before 9 o’clock.Natalie went upstairs and knocked on Oliver's door, and someone quickly opened it from inside.Oliver had just taken a shower and was loosely wearing a black silk robe that was untied around the waist, as if dressing nicely was a burden for him.He looked down at her with a sour expression and a hint of paleness.Natalie noticed his slightly hunched back and the tension in his abdomen. "Do you have a stomachache?"“Get to the point, Natalie,” Oliver said, leaning against the door."I made dinner for you. Will you come downstairs and have something to eat?"“I’m not hungry.” Oliver was in a bad mood and full of anger, so why bother eating?"
Back in school, Natalie consistently ranked first in her major, and her teachers always praised her highly. If it weren't for her exceptional talent, she wouldn't have made a name for herself in the fashion industry last year with just a small show, becoming the only newcomer model in that event."Jane..." Natalie wanted to say, it wasn't just because of one game of pool. Natalie couldn't help but blush."Jane, when are you available? I have something to tell you.""Is it urgent?" Jane's tone instantly turned serious, thinking that Natalie had something important to discuss."Not urgent, and not necessarily a bad thing, but it's not suitable for discussing over the phone." Natalie was worried that Jane would find out that she was marrying Oliver instead of Hailey, and that Hailey was involved with Adrian. Without her there to calm things down, Jane might just take a swing at Adrian with a baseball bat!Back in high school, there were two foolish rich guys who had their eyes on Natal
This allowed her to cut off the last trace of gratitude towards Robert."Miss Natalie, you're back!" The servant exclaimed in surprise when he saw Natalie.Robert's expression changed, he turned around and asked Natalie in astonishment, "Natalie, when did you come back?""Just now." Natalie handed the three gifts prepared by Mr. Liam to the servant.Robert looked at Natalie for a moment. She seemed so calm. She probably didn't hear what he just said, right?Mr. Liam prepared a jade finger ring for Robert, a jade bracelet for Mrs. Watson, and a Hetian jade pendant for Hailey. They were all of excellent quality and worth millions, but in the Rosewood Estate, they were considered ordinary items."Natalie, look, we didn't harm you by marrying you to Mr. Windsor back then, and now Mr. Windsor spoils you so much!" Mrs. Watson happily touched her jade bracelet.Is spoiling someone just about giving gifts? Natalie didn't say anything, Mrs. Watson was always a money-minded and materialistic wo
Seeing that Natalie didn't move, two of Mrs. Watson’s trusted servants forcefully pulled her and dragged her upstairs, pushing her into her room before closing and locking the door.Natalie touched her stinging face and sneered.It seemed that the Watson family didn't know that she had to report whenever she entered or left the Rosewood Estate, just like an elementary school student going out. And if she didn't return at night, wouldn't Mr. Liam send someone to look for her? At that time, the responsibility would fall on the Watson family, not her!"Hailey, maybe you should hide for a while?" Mrs. Watson felt guilty, as her own daughter was Oliver's original wife."Mummy, I've already met Oliver. When we were at the Windsor family's old mansion, he was Adrian's nephew," Hailey said, "And I intentionally avoided him. What if I attracted his attention?"When Hailey heard the words "Mr. Windsor," her heart skipped a beat.That domineering man, who exuded a powerful aura, acted arrogantly
The room fell silent, overwhelmed by Oliver's imposing presence. No one dared to speak, and the only sound of their breathing could be heard."Come here." Oliver put his left hand in his pocket and beckoned to Natalie with his right hand.As soon as they heard the voice, the two maids who were holding Natalie let go of her as if they were shocked, afraid to look at the mask-wearing man with the deathly aura.Mrs. Watson hadn't finished applying much makeup on Natalie. A layer of white foundation was smeared on her face and hadn't completely blended yet. The woman's fair cheeks showed obvious red marks, swollen twice the size of her right cheek.Beneath the mask, Oliver's brow furrowed fiercely.Natalie felt his terrible mood, like a blizzard, as she walked up to him. She glanced at him and immediately lowered her head, afraid to look again.His current aura was even more terrifying than when he shot Victoria without blinking at the old mansion.Hiss—Suddenly, someone touched her chee
"She owes her marriage to Oliver to us, but instead of being grateful, she comes back flaunting her power!""Daddy, about my position as a model...""Enough!" Robert angrily roared, "It's just a booth. What's the big deal if you don't get it?"Robert was still thinking about what Natalie said to him after almost slapping him. It wasn't just meant for Oliver's ears, but also for him—it's because of Lucas that she didn't fight back.She was reminding him to treat Lucas well. Otherwise, she wouldn't have any mercy on them in light of whatever Oliver would do to them in the future."Daddy, you're being mean to me..."Hailey, who had been spoiled since childhood, had never been scolded by Robert before. Suddenly being scolded, tears immediately welled up in her eyes.After being treated coldly by Oliver today, seeing Oliver protect Natalie, not getting her position as the head model back, and being scolded by her father, she felt more and more wronged!Hailey ran upstairs, crying."Hailey!
"Does it hurt?" Oliver removed his mask, revealing his outrageously handsome face that could make gods jealous."Yeah," Natalie nodded. The pain was not apparent when she was first hit because of the numbness, but now it was starting to kick in, and speaking became difficult.Oliver scoffed, "You're still a coward even after hitting someone. Serves you right!"Natalie took a deep breath. Forget it, it's not like she didn't know about his bad temper."Mr. Windsor, thank you for today" Natalie sincerely expressed her gratitude. "How did you suddenly come to the Watson family?"Oliver had just started the sports car and turned his head, looking smug as if saying, "What's it to you?"Natalie pursed her lips. She decided to be clever and not speak, but then the man suddenly spoke up."Natalie, does that mean that if I don't come, you'll let others bully you?" he asked, with a touch of a malicious smile.Only he could bully her!"I..." So, did he really come to the Watson family because of
"I feel like I haven't seen you around the main building before. When do you finish work? Before you finish, let me make you some snacks. I'm quite skilled at both Chinese and Western pastries. “What do you like to eat?" The maid's hands trembled slightly, and she kept her head down. "Lady, you're too kind. Don't thank me, really." After applying the medicine, the maid quickly left the room with her belongings. Everything returned to calmness. Natalie was lost in her thoughts about Oliver. In a way, she seemed to owe Oliver another favor. Objectively speaking, apart from his unpredictable temperament and the cold-blooded manner in which he killed at the old mansion, he was actually a good person, even outstanding. With his perfect appearance, outstanding temperament, formidable abilities, and powerful family background, if he wanted the outside world to know about these, countless high society ladies would flock to him. When he was willing to reveal the truth about himself to the
Oliver furrowed his brows, looking at the spaghetti in the thermos.But in his mind, he pictured the seafood soup Natalie used to make.Susan's spaghetti was simple and hadn't changed over the years.Natalie, on the other hand, would carefully consider the pairing and nutritional aspects when cooking and use more diverse ingredients."I'll eat it later," Oliver said.Susan's eyes lit up with joy, and she sweetly smiled at Oliver. "As long as you want to eat it, I can make it for you from now on!"Oliver's brow twitched imperceptibly upon hearing "from now on", feeling an inexplicable resistance, and Natalie crossed his mind."Susan, I called you here to ask about this. What's going on?" Oliver took out his phone, displaying the news article about him and Susan."I... I just came back to the country and needed some attention and publicity, so... I'm sorry, I didn't know the netizens would speculate like this." Susan subconsciously glanced at Oliver. Although he often appeared expressio
"Because Zoey is so good at makeup, and there's only Jacob in our group, how could I lend you makeup." Jane's smile is mischievous, as if it were a joke, making people feel no disgust, "You have Zoey's makeup technology, we use cosmetics to make up for Jacob's poor aesthetic, just to even out the odds!"Zoey chuckled, thinking that Jane, the former top socialite, was indeed not bragging. She managed to manipulate people without offending anyone unrelated, hitting the target precisely."Jane, aren't you going to scold me to death?" Jacob exclaimed in anger.His hands trembled as he applied blush on Natalie's cheeks. Having never done makeup for a woman before, he was already nervous, and then there was a woman next to him who kept making sarcastic remarks.Jane laughed, "You won't die, but you might feel happier."Lily looked at Natalie, hoping she would speak up and exchange props with her, but Natalie closed her eyes and allowed Jacob to do her makeup as if she hadn't heard anything.
"Lily!" Sharon frowned and reprimanded her.Lily pretended to suddenly understand, "Ah! I'm sorry, did I say something wrong?"Zoey looked at these two people and a hint of mockery flashed in her eyes. She had seen through the tricks of these young people as if watching a show.Jane sneered at Lily and her lips moved slightly as she quietly asked Natalie, "Natalie, do you think I should throw this lunch in her face?"Natalie calmly held Jane's wrist and calmed her down.It wouldn't be good for Jane's reputation if she were to have conflict with Lily in front of so many people.Instead, Natalie smiled and said, "Why do you care about what I do with my husband? Are you interested in my husband? Whether or not I cook for him, isn't it my freedom to decide?" If Natalie's husband were an ordinary person, it would be fine, but unfortunately, he's Oliver. If she speaks carelessly, she could easily be labeled as someone who harbors ill intentions towards him, becoming the laughingstock and g
Jacob was shocked, his captivating fox eyes widened, "You...""Jane won the National Junior Amateur Shooting gold medal prize in high school. Haven't you heard of it?" Natalie said as she picked up the note to read it.Jacob was still stunned and thought, "I've only heard that Jane used to fight and go to bars. Who knew this girl would also play with guns? Is this a joke?""Both fighting and shooting? What's the point of being reincarnated as a woman?" Jacob couldn't help but comment."Just to make you feel ashamed. A man who wasted three bullets!" Jane laughed, her beauty extraordinary.Look down on my best friend? I'll curse you until you question your life!Natalie spread out the notes and said, "There are seven words."NPC Reminder: "Not every clue is a valid one."Jacob had an expression of "what the hell."What's the point of a clue if it's invalid?!The directing team loves this kind of teasing plotlines."How can we tell what this
Although the online photos didn't reveal Oliver's face or provide any indication of who he was, Natalie recognized him at first glance. It was the man she had once shared a bed with.He was the man who said he had work that night when she called."Natalie, don't overthink it. Maybe that's not Oliver? You can call him and ask." Jane advised, though she was already cursing Oliver inwardly."That person is Oliver." Natalie lowered her gaze and sneered. She recognized the cufflink he was wearing, the one she had given him.Not only that cufflink, but almost everyone in Paykston's upper circles knew that Mr. Windsor's most commonly used car was a top-of-the-line Rolls-Royce Phantom, with a black body and subtle luxury, bearing the license plate "7".And the car that was exposed online met all the requirements for Oliver's vehicle!"Take your positions, we're about to start!" The director's team urged.Lily touched up her makeup and walked over with a smile. "N
When Natalie finished her class and arrived at the recording site, most of the other guests had already arrived. The area was cordoned off, and there were many onlookers standing outside the designated area, including students from other universities who had rushed over after hearing the news.Natalie spotted someone in one of the guest's seats from a distance, her gaze flickered and then she smiled with joy, "Jane!"Jane stood up and embraced Natalie as she ran towards her.The surrounding students whispered to each other:"Natalie is also a guest?""Natalie's beside Jane? I can't believe it!""Who is that person? Such a strong presence!" "You don't know Jane? The former top socialite was not boasting." "Because birds of a feather flock together, beautiful people naturally become best friends with other beautiful people, right?" "Jane, why did you agree to be on a variety show?" Natalie asked, puzzled. Jane's personality was clearly not s
"This way to your seat." the assistant said to the tall man behind him.Even with sunglasses on, Natalie still recognized him at first glance. He was Joseph, the country's top male international supermodel!With wheat-colored skin and not particularly delicate features, he exuded absolute sophistication, making him a darling of several luxury brands. He had an inherent sense of nobility, fitting for a male model."If all goes well, we should be finished filming today and return home the same day. You will have a day off tomorrow, and the day after tomorrow, you'll join the team to record the variety show." Emily stopped mid-sentence when she noticed Natalie's peculiar gaze.She followed Natalie's line of sight and locked eyes with Joseph, who had taken off his sunglasses.After a moment of bewilderment, Emily averted her gaze and continued discussing the schedule and today's points of attention with Natalie.Joseph casually spun his sunglasses on his fingerti
"Mrs. Windsor, are you going to deny it after hugging me?" Oliver said, his emotions unclear."What do you mean by ‘deny it after hugging'? What is there to deny?" Natalie replied, confused.Confronted with Natalie's baffled expression, Oliver instinctively pulled her into his arms and gave her a kiss.Natalie subconsciously glanced toward the company's entrance gate, and sure enough, she saw multiple pairs of curious eyes staring at them.Quickly, Natalie pulled Oliver toward the car, her ears burning red.Meanwhile, Oliver stood motionless, allowing Natalie to pull and tug, like a sulking child.Natalie looked up at the sky in disbelief, wondering what this man was up to. Suddenly, a thought flashed in her mind. She tiptoed and quickly pecked Oliver's lips, whispering softly, "Darling, shall we go home?"Her voice, unbeknownst to Natalie herself, carried a gentle warmth, sounding almost coquettish. Oliver had originally intended to defy her and stand th
"Go and apologize to her!" Just minutes before Storme brought Lily to apologize, Emily had discovered that Lily was the one who had used an employee card to enter and had brushed shoulders with Mrs. Watson. "Emily, Natalie, I'm truly sorry. Lily made a mistake today. She didn't recognize Mrs. Watson and thought she was one of Natalie's relatives with an urgent matter. That's why she brought her in. We came to apologize!" Storme, being a top-tier agent at HHY, possessed excellent skills and emotional intelligence.Lily sincerely apologized to Natalie, echoing Storme's explanation.Emily and Natalie exchanged a subtle glance- they were surely lying!Emily's smile remained unchanged as she said, "What a coincidence indeed! Lily brought in Mrs. Watson to create a scene. It seems even the security guards didn't hear anything. If I hadn't made the call, they might not have come at all."What did she mean by "Lily brought in Mrs. Watson to create a scene"! Emily k