"Give me some time. I'll go make something for you to eat," Henry said before he left the room.Natalie stared in disbelief at his departing figure. It took her a while to process what he had just said.Did he say ... he was going to cook for her?"Henry, you ..." Natalie didn't get to finish her sentence when his figure disappeared at the doorway.Natalie rubbed her hungry stomach. He might as well order takeout for her …She was going to starve to death before he finished cooking!Did Henry even know how to cook? Maybe he couldn't even distinguish between the basic seasonings!Natalie wondered where Henry found the courage to suddenly attempt cooking.In the kitchen, Henry quickly pulled out his phone and called Harry. "Harry! You have to help me!""What happened?" Harry patiently asked."You're used to cooking for your wife, right? Quick! Teach me how! What are some dishes that are easy for a beginner?"Henry looked at the fridge full of vegetables but had no idea where t
Henry discovered a note on the table. "Thank you."His expression darkened instantly."Thank you"? Was this Natalie's way of showing gratitude? She didn't even bid him farewell.That girl ...Leonard had informed him that Natalie had fainted, and Henry rushed over almost immediately.Looking at the pale Natalie in his arms, a deep sense of self-blame surged within him. He didn't protect her well and wasn't there when she needed him the most.Henry had started caring about Natalie. However, it seemed she was starting to avoid him.Henry closed his eyes as sadness welled up inside him.He tossed away the food with annoyance and stomped out.Did Natalie think she could escape him? No way!He wouldn't let her leave his life! Absolutely not!...After Henry left, Natalie immediately departed from Emerald Bay.She didn't have her phone or cash on her, so she took a cab to Leslie's place.Having lived there before, she was familiar with the security guard working there and borro
The door swiftly swung open.At the sight of the newcomer, Cliff's expression darkened once more.He seethed, "Why are you here? I want to see Henry! Where is he? How dare he leave his father here while he went after some bitch?"The person who came in was Wade.Wade approached Cliff slowly. "I'm here to convey a message on Mr. Chase's behalf.""What is it?" Cliff gritted his teeth."Starting today, Mr. Owen Chase will be under Mr. Chase's care. You and your men are not allowed to meet him without Mr. Chase's approval," Wade conveyed."What? Who the fuck does he think he is? How dare he forbade me from seeing my father?"I am Henry Chase's dad! As my son, how dare he order me around?" Cliff erupted in anger.Wade maintained his composure. After all, he was just a messenger."If you're done venting, I'll now inform you of the second matter," Wade said.Cliff was still seething. The corners of his mouth twitched.Seeing that Cliff had calmed down, Wade continued, "From today
After watching the entire video, Natalie came to know that Cliff had kidnapped Owen to force Henry into the marriage.She now understood why Henry was at Emerald Bay.As it turned out, he and Jennifer hadn't gone through with the wedding ceremony.Even though all this was real, Natalie still found it hard to believe. She couldn't have thought that Henry would be the one to clear her name.He had even insulted her when they met in front of Dawn Corporation that day. So, why …Natalie slowly placed her phone down, her face showing a mix of emotions.She felt that it was getting harder for her to understand Henry.It seemed like he would always rub salt in her wounds. But at times, some of his actions made her feel that he wasn't treating her poorly.However, Natalie immediately shook the thought away with a wry smile.So what if he treated her well? Was she supposed to go back to him?Forget it. She shouldn't dwell on these things for now. It's better to get some sleep.She wa
As the elevator reached the first floor, Natalie stepped out and firmly declared, "That is not happening."Henry pursed his lips. Why was she being so stubborn?Henry dropped the subject and asked, "Where are you going?"He had noticed the resumes in her hands."That's none of your business." Natalie had no intention of telling him and turned to leave.Henry followed her and probed, "Are you going job hunting?"Still, no response was given.Henry continued, "I advise against it. It'll be a waste of time."Natalie paused in her steps and shot him a grim look. "What do you mean by that?"Henry cocked a brow and extended his hand toward her. "Give me your phone.""Why?" Natalie looked at him in confusion."You'll know in a minute." Henry dodged the question.Natalie narrowed her eyes. "Are you trying to stop me from getting a job?"This was something Henry would do!Clearing her name once didn't mean he would continue helping her.Henry wiggled his fingers again and repeate
Natalie immediately began to argue, "When will you start respecting me as a person? Did I ever agree to go with you? Let go!""You want me to let go? That's not happening." Henry turned around and flashed her a teasing smile. "You'll have to go with the flow."Go with the flow?How could he be so shameless?"You're doing this without my consent! This is harassment!" Natalie reminded him angrily.But Henry did not back down. In the next moment, he suddenly stopped and kissed her.Because of the swift action, Natalie even thought she had imagined it. But the lingering warmth on her lips told her that Henry did indeed kiss her.Natalie froze in embarrassment. She grew infuriated. "What are you doing?""I'm showing you what real harassment is like," Henry replied unapologetically, his eyes sparkling slyly.Although flushed with anger, Natalie couldn't think of a retort.It was true that one would be at a loss when faced with a shameless asshole.She didn't know when it started,
Henry fell silent. He didn't want to tell Natalie that her design of their future home had wormed its way into his cold heart.That sketch was etched into his mind.Although his grandparents had raised him in a loving environment, he could never shake his longing for a real home.Henry remembered he would always feel jealous when he saw the other children with their parents back in his schooling days.Seeing the loving families, Henry couldn't help but wonder if he would have a happier childhood if his mother hadn't died after she gave birth to him.Of course, this was all a what-if.Because of the lack of parental figures growing up, having a family was a foreign concept to Henry.Now, he found himself yearning for a home of his own—one with Natalie and their children.But Henry decided to keep these thoughts to himself.He hummed indifferently. "You can earn some cash if I bought the copyright of the design sketch from you. What's with all the questions?"Natalie didn't pre
Henry had a bad feeling about this.He stepped closer to Jasper and warned through gritted teeth, "Don't you dare lay a finger on her. Otherwise, I swear I'll make you pay. I'm a man of my word."Jasper was unfazed and laughed. "Wow. Your threat only fuels my curiosity. I want to know just how you plan on making me pay.""Then go ahead and try it. But don't come crying at my feet later." Henry's gaze hardened.Jasper didn't reply. However, the confident and triumphant smile never left his face as he got into his red sports car and sped away.Just then, Wade approached.Henry instructed, "Send someone to keep an eye on Jasper. Also, assign people to protect Natalie. Don't let that lunatic near her.""Yes, Mr. Chase." Wade complied.Henry was about to return to the company, but he changed his mind. "I'm going out. Call me if anything urgent comes up.""Of course, Mr. Chase."Wade watched Henry's retreating figure. He had a feeling Henry was worried about Natalie and decided tha