A Cue For Love

Chapter 1101 The Negotiations Have Fallen Through

Bastien didn’t answer her question right away, but Natalie wasn’t in a rush. She took a sip of coffee and refused to touch the strawberries and cream cake that the man had brought.

“Blaze has been looking for the mysterious jade key that concerns Loang’s ancient artifacts. These thousand-year-old national treasures are the foundation of the country. In essence, whoever gets their hands on the jade key holds Loang’s lifeline…”

Natalie was shocked to hear that, for she was the one who had the jade key. A mixture of emotions surged within her, but her face remained devoid of expression. “What does that have to do with me?”

“Do you know the location of the jade key?” Bastien cut straight to the chase. “The key concerns Loang’s national treasures. Certainly, it’d be more appropriate for a member of the royal family to hold on to it.”

After a brief pause, he added, “I’ll help you rescue your child from Blaze, but in exchange, I hope you’ll tell me everything you know.” “How are you so sure that I have the information you’re seeking?”

“I looked into the child who was abducted. She’s a descendant of the Jankovich family, who’s in control of the jade key.” A crease appeared between Bastien’s brows as he continued, “Although I have no idea how you found her and even managed to adopt her, I’m sure she knows where the jade key is. If you really don’t know, then hand her over to me. I can assure you that I won’t hurt her.”

Looking at the man in front of her, Natalie couldn’t help but notice how he’d become a stranger to her.

and the real him

it was just as

was exactly what Blaze wanted from her—the jade key that was

into the man’s eyes. “I don’t know anything about the Jankovich family. All I know is that she’s my daughter and someone I want to

really think you’d be able to rescue her

the face of rejection, Bastien became paranoid, and

is nowhere to be found when you need him the most! Do you think you’re that smart and capable of putting

Bastien was an ambitious man at heart, but he

sincerity and rejected his assistance in a way that left no

palace banquet at Luna Palace,” Natalie answered candidly. “You’re a prince, and I’m a commoner. It’s best if we put some distance between us. As for the key and the Jankovich family, I suggest you look into them carefully. The grudge between Blaze and I have nothing to do with the

cash on the table and strode out of the café with

doing this for