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
Natalie assumed it was Henry again.So she flung the door open in irritation. "Can you stop ..."But the moment she laid eyes on the person before her, her words were caught in her throat.It wasn't Henry.Felix blinked up at her in confusion and asked, "What's wrong, Natalie?""Nothing." Natalie noticed Felix's feet and piped up with joy, "Your cast was removed?"Felix immediately twirled around and even jumped a few times. He flashed her a cheerful smile. "Yes! It was removed this morning!"Evelyn smiled at Felix and sighed. "He just had his cast removed, and he insisted on coming over to show you."Natalie suppressed the emotions swirling in her and warmly welcomed them. "Come on in.""I'm afraid I'll have to decline."Evelyn put a hand on Felix's shoulder and looked a little embarrassed. "You see, I have something to take care of. Can you look after Felix for a while?""Of course, no problem." Natalie hummed."Sorry to trouble you." Evelyn thanked her and turned to remi
Pain clouded Evelyn's eyes at this. "I didn't take good care of myself when I was pregnant with Felix. That's why he has a weak physical health."I have always been taking care of Felix with fear and worry. I was afraid that something … unexpected might happen.""The doctor said that it would be best if Felix had surgery for his heart." Natalie also grew concerned.Felix already had a tough childhood. Why should he have to endure such pain as well?No wonder Felix had secretly told Natalie that he also wished to visit an amusement park on his birthday.He wanted to play like the other kids, but he couldn't. An amusement park had no place for someone like him.Natalie didn't think much about it back then. She assumed Evelyn simply didn't allow him to go to the amusement park.But it was actually his health that prevented him from going to such places.Felix should be running around and having fun at his age. Yet, all he could do was sit around and wait.It must have been hard f
The maid led Natalie to a room on the second floor. "Mr. Brown is inside. You can go in now.""Okay," Natalie responded softly and opened the door to enter.Natalie was taken aback as soon as she stepped in.There was a memorial picture on the table.Chills ran down Natalie's spine.Just as she was pondering if she should leave, Jasper appeared."Do you recognize the person in the photo?" Jasper had a cigarette in hand and the smoke from it obscured his face."Get to the point." Natalie's gaze remained fixed on Jasper's face.Jasper stood in front of the memorial picture and stared at it for a few seconds before speaking."Judging from your reaction, he probably never mentioned this person to you. But it makes sense. Who would bring up their past crime, right?"Natalie didn't understand what he was getting at and found herself getting impatient.Her gaze unconsciously shifted to the woman in the picture. She wondered what connection this woman had with Henry."Many years ag
The iron rods struck Henry relentlessly, each blow accompanied by a pained grunt.Natalie couldn't bear the sight and pleaded, "Henry, leave! You don't need to care about me! Leave, you hear me?"She couldn't bring herself to watch. The harsh sounds of the iron rods hitting Henry were enough to bring tears to her eyes."I came here for you. How could I leave without you?" Henry raised his head, his gaze fixed on the balcony where Natalie stood.He couldn't deny the hold Natalie had on him. The day after Natalie harshly told Henry off, he swore to Leonard that he would never care about Natalie ever again.But when he saw the photo of Natalie entering Jasper's villa, he found himself rushing over immediately.He decided that his life was fated for Natalie. Despite everything that happened, he could never escape her.The iron rods continued to strike Henry. He fell to the ground in pain."Stop! Please make them stop! Don't hurt him anymore!" Natalie pleaded desperately, her words