Chapter 39: No Longer a Pet

Now, everyone looked at Natalie with a sense of curiosity.

In the past, she would prepare a late–night snack and personally deliver it to Cedric whenever he worked late. Consequently, in the eyes of her colleagues, Natalie had always been associated with a gentle and

caring image.

However, the situation was different now!

Inside the office, Cedric was obviously frustrated as he tugged at the tie around his neck and sat across.

from Natalie. He picked up a glass of water and downed it in one gulp.

Setting the glass down with a bit more force than necessary, he said, “Move back to Scarlet Villa. That’s

your home.”

“I’m fine living at Bianca’s,” Natalie responded.

“Squeezing into a tiny apartment of only seventy square meters with her? Are you genuinely comfortable with that?” Cedric’s tone had grown cold.

Natalie looked at him, and her eyes revealed no warmth. Yes, Bianca’s apartment wasn’t spacious. It was only seventy square meters, with two bedrooms and a living room.

For someone accustomed to larger homes, it would indeed feel small.

Natalie closed her eyes and said, “Yes, you’ve given me an excellent life these years–good food, shelter, and clothing. Everything was top–notch.”

Cedric remained silent.

“However, Natalie continued, “Even though I have to stand under a showerhead to shower and change my clothes in the bedroom… Even though I only have milk and toast for breakfast… I’m extremely content with what I have now.”

You…!”

You’ve surrounded me with luxury, but have you ever asked if I was truly comfortable by your side?”

Did you think I wouldn’t feel hurt by you asking me to give my eyes to another woman? Am I nothing more than a pet to you?

After all, a pet wouldn’t understand enough to feel this way!

Natalie had roared the last part of her sentence, and Cedric instantly froze!

He stared at Natalie with wide eyes. This was the first time… Natalie was talking about their life together

over the years.

bother waiting for Cedric to

most miserable of my life. While you’ve provided me with material

mek

Cedric had no response.

not content with merely being well-fed and sheltered. I’ve had enough of being with you.

piece, Natalie stood up. She grabbed her bag and headed for the

was seething with

me truly what

“Yes!”

because of

Yes!”

but the air around him turned

Natalie feel like she

firmly before

figure, wanting to say something to

you uncomfortable. Will making a monthly salary of a few thousand dollars outside truly

afford to rent a place! What kind of comfort could someone

frosty determination, So, the people outside didn’t have groundless opinions about her; they all

had scomed such

now she realized Cedric might have seen her in the

curled on

for your care over these years, but I think… I can do well even without

wait for the man’s

that was what he thought

leaving Cedric alone in

the cups off the coffee table, causing a

on the floor.

What had he been

words must have driven

That’s right.

along with what she had

never thought of her that way

pride in providing for her, ensuring her

I’ve lost

her

had

a big fuss lately. Initially, Cedric

due

now, he knew it was different than

wouldn’t calm down on her own. He needed

about hier eyes was

exiting Cedric’s office, Natalie found Karina waiting for her in the car. On their way to

aware of Cedric’s influence in Verde

all, he wouldn’t have been able to

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