As Natalie's voice grew softer with each word, her final two words were barely audible, like the sound of a mosquito. Oliver heard, but deliberately asked, "What?" "I'm asking why you've been kissing me so often lately?" Are you lonely? This is too absurd! With his left hand still holding her waist, Oliver kissed the corner of her mouth and watched as the woman's eyes widened in surprise. "I'm kissing my wife, is that not allowed?" "You..." When did you start considering me your wife? I don't want to be your wife. It's better if you treat me like a decoration! Natalie couldn't say these words. Her intuition told her that saying them would be equivalent to seeking death. She has always been sensitive to peoples’ emotions, and she could observed a subtle change in Oliver's attitude towards her. She doesn't know when she made him change his opinion of her. . Maybe it was because her cooking became his only remedy for anorexia... In any case, Natalie had became aware that Oli
It tasted like he was chewing wax."Mr. Windsor, is it delicious?" Cadence asked with twinkling eyes.Oliver took another bite of the salmon, his face completely darkening. "Did you make this?""Yes!" Cadence shyly replied, "But I don't cook often, so I'm not sure if it suits your taste."In fact, Cadence was confident in her skills. She had been practicing these dishes for the past three days and had received praise from the head chef before daring to show off to Oliver."No wonder it tastes so horrible."Oliver dropped his fork and knife, and as the utensils fell, the stainless steel clashed against the ceramic plates, making a piercing sound.Cadence's face turned pale."What about Natalie? Call her here," Oliver's face sank.Natalie was aimlessly walking in the garden, pretending not to notice Cadence. She was halfway there when a servant hurriedly called her back, saying that the young master was angry.Tension filled the dining room."Woman, do you want to starve me?" Oliver was
"If Mr. Aura doesn't want to cooperate anymore, just say it," Oliver said over the phone.Even through the phone, Mr. Aura could feel Oliver's powerful pressure and chilling hostility. Mr. Aura felt anxious in his heart.Initially, the Aura family agreed to become Oliver's vanguard because their company was experiencing serious tax issues, and Oliver resolved everything for them.From the very beginning, this deal was a plea from the Aura family to Oliver, not a fair collaboration.Oliver had the ability to save the Aura family from the crisis and then plunge them into a quagmire just as easily.Mr. Aura understood this more than anyone else!Suddenly awake, as if shocked, Mr. Aura broke out in a cold sweat. "I'm sorry! I'm sorry, Mr. Windsor. It was my mistake to interfere in your personal affairs!"Oliver didn't say another word and hung up the phone directly.Outside the window, the sky gradually fell silent as the scorching sun set behind the Western Mountains, leaving behind a sp
Natalie was surprised that he didn't ask for her help.But of course, she wouldn't bring it up either.She quickly pretended to know nothing, hypnotizing herself to fall asleep quickly, knowing that he wouldn't touch her again.The woman's breathing gradually became even and prolonged.Oliver touched his lower back and saw that wet liquid had seeped from the gauze.The wound had opened up.Silently, he got up and brought the medicine box into the bathroom, looking at himself in the mirror as he re-dressed the wound.Oliver looked at his reflection in the mirror, his lips slightlyswollen.He touched his lips, his tongue licking over his teeth, still able to taste that sweetness.The only downside was Oliver was increasingly looking forward to his injury healing.A total of twenty contestants made it to the finals of "Top Avenue." The finals were divided into three rounds, scheduled at three different time periods.Modeling competitions were not as popular as singing, dancing, and boy-g
"A fatal blow from her? Does she even deserve it?"Owen admitted that the woman named Natalie indeed had some innate advantages - she looked good, had a nice figure, and exuded a certain charm. But she still had a long way to go to compare with him!After Owen finished speaking, he looked meaningfully at Hailey. "Hailey, what should we do if it comes down to the two of us competing for the championship?""How is that even possible? I couldn't match your professional ability, Owen," Hailey replied with a smile. But in her heart, she was thinking, "Do you have the capability and influence to compete with me for the championship?"Hearing this, Owen smiled contentedly. The championship was naturally within her grasp.The runway was set up by the seaside, with the ground covered in gravel instead of soft sand, making it relatively flat to walk on.Eight judges sat in the best viewing area, while the audience watching the show sat on wooden benches with the backdrop of the reefs.Under the
Natalie's scalp tingled, and unconsciously, she moved her toes towards the direction of the door.She wanted to pretend that nothing had happened and slip away unnoticed.If the atmosphere wasn't so strange at this moment, she would have noticed the tumultuous waves underneath the seemingly cold and ruthless look on his face.With a resolute attitude, Natalie walked over, and the several executives who were blocking her path naturally made way for her."How...are you feeling?""Who are you asking?"Oliver wasn't satisfied with her dry response of "you."Natalie looked at her toes for a few seconds. Now wasn't the time to be coy, she still cared about his well-being. "How's your injury?""Mr. Windsor, you're injured?" one executive asked in surprise.Oliver stood tall, walked swiftly, and remained efficient in his work. He spoke at the meeting, making the group of people in their forties and fifties look as if they were going to cry. How could he look like a patient?Oliver responded w
"I saw Natalie being brought back in a car just now, seems like... a Rolls-Royce," one of the models by the window suddenly mentioned.The others exchanged glances, all revealing disdainful looks.See, she did go looking for a sugar daddy in the middle of the night. Three hours is plenty of time!Owen looked in the direction of Natalie's room, lost in thought, a calculating gleam flickering in his eyes.Natalie held her hand under the tap, letting the water run over it.The palm of her hand was rubbed red, and there were even some broken skin at the knuckles.As she washed, she cursed, "Oliver, you damn bastard! Oliver, you shameless jerk!"She had asked for three hours of leave, and that jerk actually dropped her off exactly after three hours.Natalie sighed, realizing more clearly the change in Oliver's attitude towards her, but she didn't know if it was good or bad. This person was truly dangerous, and so unpredictable.Later that night Oliver lay alone on the oversized bed, tossin
Natalie's performance this time was undoubtedly outstanding. Combined with her previous popularity at the autumn car exhibition, she gained many devoted fans, even surpassing Owen and Hailey in terms of attention.Some self-media even hailed Natalie as this year's strongest dark horse.Unfortunately, good times do not last long.Before long, a new topic climbed up the trending searches: "Wild Model Makes it to the 'Top Avenue' Finals, Stirring Up More than Just the Entertainment Circle!"Some netizens posted screenshots of the backstage footage—a ring falling out from Natalie's neckline and shining brightly under the lights.An anonymous tipster claimed, "This H-surnamed wild model was wearing simple clothes just two months ago and even worked part-time while still in school. It is evident that her life was not comfortable. However, the necklace in the screenshot has exquisite design and a pure pink diamond, estimated to be worth seven figures. Among the twenty models in the finals, e
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