Natalie lowered her head even more.”Ye.…yes …”
“The truth,Natalie,”Brandon said,his even tone somehow sounding threatening
“Okay,okay.I skipped lunch!”Natalie quickly folded and confessed.She looked up at Brandon with apologetic eyes and said,”I’m sorry.Ill remember to eat next time,I promise.”
Brandon let out a helpless sigh.He knew Natalie well.Once she was immersed in something, everything else faded into the background,even herself.It was not the first time she had forgotten to take care of herself when she was at work. Stroking her hair tenderly,Brandon said,”IIl cook for you tonight.”
Natalie nodded and smiled gratefully.Then,her gaze went to the time on her computer,and she chuckled awkwardly,”I still need another half an hour to finish everything.”
Brandon raised an eyebrow and followed Natalie’s gaze to the time displayed on the screen.A light chuckle also escaped him,but his tone was stern when he said,”Miss White,work hours are only until 8 PM.You have 30 minutes left,and you are not allowed to go overtime.Understood?”
Natalie immediately dived into work once again.
As he watched her,her eyes fixed on the screen and a small furrow in her brows,the corner of
Brandon’s lips curled up into an unconscious smile.
Although Jeremys statement after the Turner
Group’s bankruptcy was clearly provocative,it also served as an indirect confirmation that Brandon’s plan had worked.Jeremy was thoroughly irritated after the Turner Group collapsed.
This was good news for Brandon.
Faced with anger and loss of composure,even a rational person like Jeremy was bound to reveal more flaws and become disorganized.
When that happened,Brandon could seize the opportunity and launch a direct strike at the opponents stronghold,capturing the mysterious pharmacist who had been lurking behind the scenes for so long.
However,with the opponent’s loss of composure came the increased risk of Natalie getting hurt.
Although Brandon was eager to catch the opponent as soon as possible,he prioritized
Natalies safety above all else.As a result,he refrained from taking further action for the next few days.Instead,he personally picked up and dropped off Natalie at work every day and spent a lot more time at her studio.
Following the bankruptcy of the Turner Group,
Jeremy and Suzanne inexplicably traveled abroad.
Although they were thousands of miles away,
Brandon remained vigilant and didn’t underestimate the situation,because Natalie’s safety was not to betaken lightly.
He constantly feared that the opponent might have left behind some last resort or threat.If she ever got hurt due to his carelessness,he would never forgive himself for the rest of his life.
Despite Natalie’s dedication to preparing for the fashion show,she couldn’t help but feel like there was something off with Brandon.
Although they d been married for so long,it was the first time she had ever seen him this nervous.
With a relatively slow day at work Natalie managed to close early and come home with Brandon planning on personally cooking a meal for him.
After a satisfying dinner,the couple cuddled up on the sofa and watched an entertaining variety show, escaping from the pressures of the outside world. Taking advantage of the comfortable and intimate atmosphere,Natalie nestled into Brandon’s warm embrace and looked up at him worriedly,asking, “What’s been going on these past few days?Why do l get that the feeling that you’re worried about something?”
Embracing her tightly and inhaling the sweet scent of her hair,Brandon slowly relaxed.With a gentle smile,he reassured her,”It’s nothing. Perhaps Ive just been feeling a bit tired lately.”
Natalie sat up straight and looked at Brandon with a dissatisfied look.”Don’t try to lie to me.I can tell that there’s something wrong with you.What exactly is going on?’
Brandon indulgently pinched Natalie’s tender soft cheek and playfully challenged her,”Guess.
Natalie’s frustration grew as she pouted and raised her little fists,ready to pound his chest.”Don’t keep me in suspense!Justtell me what’s going on!” “Fine,fine…”Brandon relented and held Natalie’s small hand.”Ive just been worried about Jeremy and Suzanne’s issue.”
Natalie had some knowledge of Jeremy and Suzanne’s relationship.She also knew that Brandon might have had a hand in the downfall of the Turner Group
In spite of that,she couldn’t understand why he was so concerned with them,considering that the Turner Group had already fallen,and that Jeremy and Suzanne were only small fry.Why was he acting like he was facing a formidable foe?
Natalie mulled over all this and asked him directly.
Brandon vaguely replied,”I’m worried that they might act recklessly and harm you.”
In reality,what he truly feared was the mysterious pharmacist who lurked behind Jeremy and
Suzanne.
This mystery figure had a very calm and composed demeanor. So far,he hadn’t revealed any vulnerabilities,and had the ability to develop a variety of highly dangerous drugs,making him a serious threat
In order to shield Natalie from unnecessary worry and anxiety,however,he chose not to reveal his true thoughts.
With a skeptical look on her face,Natalie asked,
“Really?’
Brandon pulled her into his arms,bearing a faint smile.”Why would I ever lie to you?Moreover, you’ve been so busy these days that you’ve neglected meals and rest.Don’t I have to keep an eye on you to ensure that you get enough of both?”
His words made Natalie feel warm inside,forcing her lips to slowly curl up into a smile.
“Since you’re being so considerate,I won’t ask any more questions.”As she spoke,she wrapped her arms around his rneck and whispered affectionately,”Once I’m done with the fashion week abroad,Ill come right back and spend quality time with you.”
Upon hearing this,Brandon’s heart skipped a beat. “Abroad?Is the fashion week going to be held abroad this time?”he inquired.
Natalie nodded with a gleam of excitement in her eyes.”Yes,it’ll take place in Paris this time.It’s a designer’s paradise,with renowned designers from all over the world making an appearance!I’ll see a lot of masterpieces on the runway and learn a lot of new things!”
As he listened to her excited voice,Brandon’s heart began to beat faster and faster.A bad feeling gradually enveloped it,growing so intense that he couldn’t ignore it.
He had numerous ways to protect Natalie at home, but abroad…Even with extraordinary abilities,he would find it difficult to fully protect her there.
He was tempted to dissuade her from going. However,upon seeing the intense anticipation shining in her eyes,he found himself unable to say a word
After a brief pause,he let out a soft sigh and mustered a smile.”Alright.I’ll arrange more security for you this time to ensure that you’re safe.” Natalie,however,didn’t understand the depth of Brandon’s worries and waved her hand dismissively.”No need for that.I’m simply attending a fashion show,not embarking on a spy mission.Why would I need so much security?”
Brandon held Natalie’s hand firmly and looked into her eyes,his gaze serious and solemn.”No,you must take more bodyguards with you this time.”
Natalie was taken aback,her eyebrows furrowed in suspicion as she looked at him.”What’s going on? Why do you look so nervous?Why do you suddenly want to increase my security?”
Upon examining him closely,she added,”You seem weird.”
Brandon immediately realized that he had been a bit too worried about Natalie’s safety over the past few days,arousing her suspicion.
He took a deep breath,regaining his composure, and feigned a calm demeanor.”Considering the fact that this is your first time participating in a fashion show as an independent designer,youlll need to be extra careful with everything- especially with the clothes you design forthe show. They need to be protected.We wouldn’t want anything bad to happen to them,would we?”
Natalie nodded,maintaining a skeptical look on her face,and asked,”So you just want the bodyguards to keep an eye on my clothes?Are you sure you’re not lying to me?”
With a helpless smile,Brandon said,”You’re too clever for me.There’s no way I can ever deceive that sharp mind of yours.”
He paused for a moment and provided her with a hint.”Have you forgotten what happened during the last fashion show you participated in?”
Natalie’s face turned serious as she recollected the frustrating incidents that took place during her previous fashion show as a designer of W Marks Studio.Understanding the potential risks involved, she nodded in agreement.”You’re right.Fashion shows can attract all kinds of troublesome people. I need to take security seriously.”
New Book: Back Home to Marry Off Myself
Loredana’s father left the family for his mistress, leaving them to fend for themselves abroad. When life was at its toughest, her father showed up with “good news” after 8 years of absence: To marry off Loredana to a paralyzed son of the wealthy Mendelsohn family.
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