Shortly afterwards,the plane landed in a small town nearby.After disembarking from the plane,Natalie quickly approached a passer-by and asked politely,”Excuse me,could I please borrow your phone to make a call to my husband?”
The passer-by,naturally,hesitated for a moment.Upon recognizing the sincerity in Natalie’s eyes and deeming her a decent-enough person,however,he handed his phone to her, saying,”Give it back to me as soon as possible.” Natalie nodded eagerly,her gratitude evident. After receiving the phone,she wasted no time in dialing Brandon’s number.
As soon as the call connected,she heaved a sigh of relief.”Brandon,are you okay?”
“Natalie?”Brandon’s puzzled voice came in from the other end of the phone.”Shouldn’t you be on the plane by now?What’s going on?”
Only when Natalie heard Brandon’s familiar voice did she realize—to her surprise—that she had lost her memory and didn’t consciously remember his number at all.In her panicked state, she had just instinctively dialed a number.
She hadn’t expected it to really turn out to be Brandon’s phone number!
Glancing at the unfamiliar digits flashing on his mobile screen,Brandon’s brows furrowed upon recognizing Natalie’s voice.”What’s the matter, Natalie?Whose device are you using to contact me?”
Regaining her equilibrium,Natalie recounted the video call incident involving Jeremy in its entirety.”He is at the private club,awaiting your arrival.Stay away.
However,Brandon was solely consumed by her safety.His tone deepening with concern,he inquired,”Where are you at this moment?”
The tone of Brandon’s inquiry,laced with apprehension,filled Natalie with a sense of guilt, leading her to mumble,”I’m in an unfamiliar town.I’m uncertain of my exact location.”
Exasperation seeping into his features,Brandon uttered,”It was a reckless move to disembark the plane.What if Jeremy’s men are hiding in the vicinity?”
Natalie bit her lip,responding,”I wasn’t thinking straight. My worry for you clouded my judgment.Jeremy is a crafty individual.”
With a note of resignation creeping into his voice,Brandon assured,”I will deal with Jeremy’s matter promptly.You,along with your parents,should return to Barnes and await my return.It won’t be long.”
At his words,Natalie’s anxiety spiked,leading her to retort,”I won’t allow you to confront Jeremy!It’s too perilous.You’re jeopardizing your life!”
Johanna and Beal,who had been privy to the conversation,also registered their disapproval. They both agreed that Brandon’s decision was fraught with danger.
Beal advised,”Brandon,we need to consider the bigger picture.To handle Jeremy,you could employ the White family’s influence.There’s no need for you to put yourself in harm’s way.”
Johanna chimed in,her voice tinged with worry, “Indeed,it took immense effort to locate Natalie. We can’t afford more trouble.Return swiftly. Jeremy isn’t worth the risk.”
With a tear-streaked face,Natalie choked out,”I have lost my memories…If something were to befall you,what if I never regained our shared past?I don’t need you to avenge Jeremy.I just want you by my side,helping me reclaim our memories.”
Touched by Natalie’s tearful plea,Brandon’s resolve wavered.He sighed,offering a helpless assurance.”I promise to return unharmed.”
“No!”Natalie interjected,tears brimming in her eyes.”I want you back!I want you safe and with me!”
Observing Natalie’s distress,Johanna felt a surge of sympathy.Addressing Brandon sternly,she stated,”Had we known your intent to confront Jeremy alone,we would never have acquiesced!” Beal,weighed down by resignation,implored earnestly,”Brandon,it’s not a question of faith in your capabilities.It’s about Jeremy’s turf. Despite the destruction of his den,we can’t rule out any remnants of his force.The odds are not in your favor.Let’s deliberate on this.”
Despite their attempts to dissuade him, Brandon’s resolve to meet Jeremy remained unshaken.”Fear not.I am adequately prepared. I assure you,no harm will come to me.”
Tears cascaded down Natalie’s cheeks.”How can you be certain of your safety?I won’t permit it!
Brandon,are you hearing me?I forbid you to take risks!”
Hearing the tremble in Natalie’s voice,a sense of remorse and helplessness enveloped Brandon. He consoled her with patience,saying,”Upon eliminating Jeremy,I will get in touch immediately,alright?I pledge not to cause you undue worry.”
Realizing his resolve was unyielding,Natalie’s frustration peaked.Tears filled her eyes as she declared,”If you persist in seeking out Jeremy, consider our paths forever diverged!”
Listening to Natalie’s heated retort on the line, Brandon couldn’t help but chuckle.”Wait for my return,”he responded,promptly ending the call.
Natalie stared at the disconnected call,her firm resolve shining in her eyes.”Mother,Father,I need to find Brandon.”
Her declaration had Johanna fraught with concen.”But it’s too dangerous there at the moment.You can’t help Brandon just by being there.What if something were to befall you?”
Returning the phone to the helpful bystander, Natalie,with an obstinate spark in her eyes, responded,”Mother,I can’t simply stand by while Brandon puts his life at risk.I need to return.I’ll try to halt his reckless actions.And if I can’t,then I’ll stay by his side through the perl.”
Wiping away her tears,she stated,”Ive fought hard to return.We’ve only had a handful of days together.I cannot just stand by and let something happen to Brandon!”
Johanna yearned to dissuade Natalie further,but Beal intervened,”Natalie is stubborn.No one can change her mind.Let her go.”
Eyeing Beal, Johanna expressed her reservations,”But…it’s such a perilous situation there.”
With an unwavering gaze,Natalie responded, “Mother,Father’s right.Spare your efforts to sway me.My decision is final.”
Seeing Natalie’s resolute stance,Johanna sighed in resignation.”You’re so headstrong…So be it. Go if you must.You’ll always have the sturdy support of the White family.”
Beal gently placed a hand on Natalie’s head and reassuringly said,”Go ahead.I’ll get the White family’s members over there to aid you.”
Tears welled up in Natalie’s eyes as she gazed at her parents.She found herself at a loss for words to express her gratitude for their unwavering support.”Thank you.Thank you so much.”
Johanna,with a warm smile,patted her daughter’s shoulder.”Silly girl,there’s no need for thanks.”
They soon boarded the plane home.During the flight,Natalie was riddled with anxiety,pleading with the pilot to increase their speed.She feared that any delay might put Brandon in jeopardy.
Both Johanna and Beal felt powerless,but they understood Natalie’s emotions and refrained from intervening.
Meanwhile,l after disconnecting the call.
Brandon massaged his temples wearily, muttering,”I hope nothing untoward befalls Natalie.”
Having heard the conversation between Brandon and Natalie,Frank clenched his fists in fury.He wished he could immediately teach Jeremy a lesson.”Jeremy is beneath contempt! He planned to entrap you,yet he deliberately leaked this to Natalie.Is he not concerned that you’ll refrain from walking into his trap once you learn of his ambush?”
Brandon’s eyes hardened,and his tone was icy.
“He’s well aware that I’ll confront him,which is why he dared to inform Natalie.”
“But what if Jeremy has a fallback strategy?”
Frank questioned him anxiously.
Unruffled,Brandon retorted,”If he has a contingency,so do I.”
Frank found solace in Brandon’s confident tone. However,a nagging concern quickly returned, causing him to furrow his brow.”But Natalie’s health is precarious at present.Any undue stress from Jeremy might precipitate a crisis beyond our prediction.”
At these words,Brandon,who had thus far been collected,narrowed his eyes,his expression darkening.He abruptly floored the accelerator, rushing toward the rendezvous point.
The sudden acceleration caused Frank to jolt against the back of his seat.Hurriedly clutching the nearby handrail,he stared at Brandon’s stern expression apprehensively.”Be careful!” Eyes fixed on the road,Brandon expertly maneuvered around the other vehicles,a fierce determination in his eyes.”I cannot permit any further harm to Natalie.Only by dealing with Jeremy swiftly can we prevent any future complications and ensure Natalie’s safety.”
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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