Chapter 172

The memories brought a smile to Natasha's face, but Joshua's disapproving look immediately froze her. It suddenly dawned on her that this was not the right time for joy. She quickly wiped the smile off her face.

Natalie was unsettled by Zack's slightly annoyed tone. The happiness she had derived from Joshua's jealousy faded. She began to doubt if she had misunderstood Zack's feelings for her.

But then she remembered how sweetly Zack had called her by name before, and how he'd helped Natasha get a job at Radiance Biomed when she'd asked him to.

Natalie encouraged herself to push away the fear that crept up on her.

"I-I need your help with something," Natalie stammered nervously. Her voice was shaking. The silence on the other end of the line made her think about switching off the speakerphone. It didn't go as she expected.

In a panic, she scanned the faces around the dining table. Philip was staring at her intently. Unconsciously, Natalie tightened her grip on the phone. "Zack? Ar