After receiving the order,the butler nodded and guided Audrey out.
As soon as Audrey left, Brandon whipped out his phone and ordered his men to investigate Audrey’s and Alina’s identities.
After he finished, Natalie pulled his sleeve and asked,Are you suspicious of her?”
Brandon caressed Natalie’s head and looked out of the window, watching Audrey depart. He narrowed his eyes and said coldly,”She’d better pray she is my real cousin,or I’ll let her know what torture is!”
After finishing the loose ends, Brandon didn’t delay any longer.He immediately brought Natalie to Frank’s hospital for a detailed examination. Brandon also ordered his bodyguard to drive the most ordinary-looking car to avoid being surrounded by reporters after leaving the mansion.
When they drove out of the mansion, Natalie saw hundreds of reporters surrounding the house. She widened her eyes in astonishment and gasped, “Are..! Are these reporters here for us?” Natalie slowly sunk into Brandon’s shoulders, trying to find a sense of security. “There are so many people. I’m scared. she whispered anxiously.
Brandon held her right in his arms. He lifted her face and told her gently,”There’s nothing to be afraid of. I’m here.”
Natalie peeked at the crowd outside the window and quickly buried her head in Brandon’s chest. His scent gave a her sense of security. There are so many people. We will definitely be surrounded once they see us. We won’t be able to leave then.”
Brandon’s expression softened when Natalie rubbed her face against his chest.
He caressed her head and comforted her warmly, “Don’t worry. The window is covered with a privacy film. People outside can’t peep in. Natalie breathed a sigh of relief. But when she looked out at the large group of reporters, she still felt a lingering fear that they might be surrounded at any time.
The car drove slowly out of the mansion and headed down the winding road towards the hospital. After getting rid of the frenzied reporters,Natalie finally calmed down.
She looked out at the scenery passing by and breathed a sigh of relief.
Suddenly, something occurred to her. She turned to Brandon and asked nervously,”Those reporters are bent on digging up news about you. They won’t give up easily. What if they found us in the hospital later?”
Brandon was leaning against his seat and resting his eyes when Natalie posed the sudden question. He opened his eyes and pinched Natalie’s little face playfully.”Don’t worry.Frank has been prepared for our arrival. No one will disturb us,” he said with a smile.
Natalie nodded. “Ok, then I’m relieved she replied.
A sleek,black SUV leisurely made its entrance into the subterranean parking complex of an exclusivemedical facility. Within, the bodyguard behind the wheel cast a hawk-eyed gaze, his expression tightening.
Brandon, sensing the tension, shifted his piercing gaze onto him, querying,”Is something amiss?”
Returning his focus to the interior, the bodyguard replied with a blend of reverence and alertness, “Mr. Larson, the parking area seems… unusually populated today. Perhaps it’d be wise to seek an alternate spot.
At this, a wave of unease washed over Natalie.”Could those extra faces be reporters in disguise? Have they tracked us down? she whispered, her voice tinged with anxiety.
Reading her distress, Brandon’s hand moved instinctively to Natalie’s shoulder, his fingers pressing gently.”Stay calm,” he murmured soothingly.”I’ve got everything under control.”
Chapter 1567 Reporters Ha amiss?”
+120 Points at most Returning his focus to the interior, the bodyguard replied with a blend of reverence and alertness,”Mr.Larson, the parking area seems…unusually populated today. Perhaps it’d be wise to seek an alternate spot.”
At this, a wave of unease washed over Natalie.”Could those extra faces be reporters in disguise? Have they tracked us down?” she whispered, her voice tinged with anxiety.
Reading her distress, Brandon’s hand moved instinctively to Natalie’s shoulder, his fingers pressing gently. “Stay calm,” he murmured soothingly.”I’ve got everything under control.” Natalie clutched at his sleeve, her grip betraying her unease.
Casting a discerning look outside, where seemingly innocent pedestrians meandered, Brandon decisively commanded,”Steer us to the reserved parking meant for the hospital’s inner circle.”
The bodyguard executed a neat turn, maneuvering them towards a more secluded section of the parking complex, where the crowd thinned appreciably.
Yet Natalie’s worries were far from assuaged.
“What if reporters have infiltrated the hospital? What if they swarm us the moment we step out?” Brandon gave her a reassuring pat, vowing,”Before we set foot outside,I’ll check in with Frank to ensure all’s clear.”
With a nod from Natalie, he promptly dialed Frank.
Almost instantaneously, Frank’s voice echoed.”Have you and Natalie made it to the hospital?””Indeed,” came Brandon’s measured reply.”Given that Natalie’s here, I trust the hospital’s security is impeccable. I won’t stand for any glitches.”
A chuckle filtered through the phone as Frank responded, “Relax. Today, I personally oversee the hospital’s defenses. Don’t I have your trust?” Yet,recalling the unusually high foot traffic earlier, a nagging sense of foreboding clouded Brandon’s mind. His voice dropping several degrees cooler,he prodded, Can you absolutely vouch for the hospital’s safety today? Have we vetted every staff member? Tightened the security net?”
Hearing Brandon’s barrage of inquiries, Frank responded with a hint of exasperation but mostly reassurance,”Look, our hospital’s security is top-notch-it always has been. Just this morning,I personally led a sweep with my team. We’ve scoured every nook and cranny and vetted every staff memberpatient, and even theirvisitingfamilies!There isn’t a snowball’schanceinhell/thata reporter could’ve wormed their way in. Relax. Let’s focus on getting Natalie’s examination done, alright?” With Frank’s/words/instillinga/degreeof confidence, Brandon signaled to the driver to angle the vehicle closer to the elevator bank. Feeling the fabric of Brandon’s sleeve between her fingers, Natalie voiced her concerns, her eyes large j with trepidation,fYou’re certain everything’s safe?”
With a brief scan outside, Brandon signaled to his bodyguards to scout the immediate vicinity for any anomalies. Stepping out with Natalie, he murmured, “All’s in hand; don’t fret.”
Yet, the familiar click-click of camera shutters from a concealed spot not too far off belied his assurance.
Hearing that signature sound, Natalie’s pulse quickened,and instinctively, she tried to usher Brandon back into the safety of the vehicle.”We should split. Reporters are on our tail! Let me shield you!”
With an ironclad resolve, Brandon gently ensconced Natalie within the circle of his arms, declaring,”They wouldn’t dare cross me.” And with that, they proceeded forward.
Natalie, nestled within the fortress of Brandon’s formidable embrace, murmured, her voice betraying her consternation, “I thought we’d been so discreet. How are they still on our heels?” Their dialogue was interrupted as they entered the sanctuary of the elevator, Brandon’s arm still firmly anchored around Natalie. Only once the steel doors slid shut did thetremors of anxiety begin to ebb from Natalie’s demeanor. With a gentle tousle of her hair, Brandon whispered, “It’s alright. There’s no need to fear.” Her gaze flicked upwards,revealing eyes awash with a blend of fear and concern.”It’s not the reporters that worry me. It’s your safety.”
A warmth enveloped Brandon’s chest. With an affectionate, if slightly rougher, ruffle of her hair, he teased,”What’s there to fret over with me?”
She playfully swatted his hand away, smoothing down her now-disheveled tresses.”This isn’t a joke. If word got out that we were here, a horde of reporters might descend any minute.Make a swift exit before they rally.I can handle my tests alone.”
Gazing down at Nataliewhose concern for him was palpable,Brandon’s voice softened to a near whisper.It’s a mere gaggle of reporters, nothing I can’t handleI want you to focus on your examination, okay?”
His fingers intertwined with herspulling her closer. “I won’t rest easy until you complete the check-up, and we’re sure you’re alright.”
There was a depth in Brandon’s gaze as it met Natalie’s, revealing raw emotion that one rarely glimpsed. When Natalie dared to return his look, the intensity of his stare caused her heartbeat to crescendo, and, flustered, she averted her gaze.
Spotting the telltale blush creeping onto her ears, Brandon, with a hint of mischief, tilted her chin gently,ensuring their eyes locked once more. “Don’t you trust me?”
Shuffling her feet and allowing her eyelashes to form a veil, Natalie whispered, her voice tinged with hesitation, “It’s not about trust… It’s just that if they somehow breach our defenses and storm the hospital, how will you handle the ensuing chaos?”
His fingers left her chin, and a sigh of resignation escaped him.”So,you still harbor doubts, Natalie.”
Witnessing the crestfallen look in Brandon’s eyes, Natalie felt an overwhelming pang of regret. She fumbled for words. “I merely…I just…”
Hiding the turmoil in his eyes behind a curtain of lashes, Brandon’s voice retained its gentle cadence. “Given your current amnesia, your skepticism is understandable.But let me assure you, the reporters won’t be an issue. And as for Jeremy, I’ll take care of him.”
Natalie’s heartstrings tugged at the sight of Brandon’s somber demeanor. Before she knew it, her fingers clasped his tightly.
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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