Chapter 257 Approaching Good Times

In a towering office building in Simeria, Natalie’s petite figure remained unchanged. There was now a sharpness and weariness of life’s twists and turns present on her delicate cheeks

She emerged from the elevator in professional attire with a pair of glasses on her face, and she presented a composed and capable demeanor.

Accompanied by several assistants, she walked and gave instructions to Karina, who led the group.

Karina took note of everything as they walked.

One of the secretaries approached Natalie respectfully, “Ms. Walker, Mr. Frazier is here. He’s been waiting for a while and didn’t want to disturb you with a phone call.”

Upon hearing that Irwin was here, Natalie’s usually strict work attitude instantly softened, and a smile spread on her l*ps.

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She closed a folder and handed it to Karina, saying “Go to the meeting room first.”

“Yes, Ms. Walker.” Karina took the folder and left.

Natalie strode toward her office, and her assistants returned to their respective positions.

The secretary pushed open Natalie’s office door.

Inside, a broad–shouldered figure stood by the French windows. Natalie’s smile deepened at the sight. As

she entered, the door closed behind her. When the man turned to look at her, there was nothing but

indulgence in his eyes.

“Are you done with work?”

Watching Natalie approach, Irwin habitually opened his arms for her.

Even after two whole years, Natalie still felt somewhat unaccustomed to the man’s gentle and warm

attitude.

Raising an eyebrow, she walked to the sofa and sipped water from the cup in front of her.

Observing her familiar reaction, Irwin didn’t find it awkward. On the contrary, his smile became even more tender and indulgent.

Looking at her drinking without any defense, he chuckled, “That’s the cup I’ve used.”

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Hearing this, her hand holding the cup stiffened.

Then, she reluctantly put it down before looking at Irwin and said, “I’m not done with work yet. I heard you

were here, so I came straight to the office.”

to the factory site in the morning

resolve quickly.

Irwin’s smile deepened.

I disturb

“No.”

meet him tonight, Irwin

Natal e with a hint of probing

to meet Irwin tonight, Natalie’s heart skipped a beat,

her and

Natalie’s features as she

want to reconsider?” she said

was different now, fundamentally different.

age where she could choose and compromise freely. In the past two

felt uneasy

to Irwin, everything would seem logical, but she couldn’t

that Irwin isn’t good, but she… isn’t good

Natalie came to realize that… though Irwin’s influence in Verde City was limited, it was

Simeria. His status and influence here

an unreachable existence that could only be admired

kindness towards her made her feel like it was pity or some other factor at play. He treated her

but none of

do you have

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there’s always time. I’m just going to see Uncle. Don’t feel too pressured, alright?”

reassured her in a gentle tone. However, Natalie didn’t

heard Irwin speak

though both her uncle and Irwin didn’t pressure her, Natalie still

burden from Irwin.

responding to Irwin, Natalie checked the time on her wristwatch and said, “I have

not in a hurry, why don’t you wait for me to go

“Sure.” Irwin nodded.

a few more words with Irwin, and then hurriedly went to

at Regal Horizons International, since her recovery two

the company to

and

these two years have been for her! She didn’t even have time to delve into why

have time to pay attention to the meaningless matters in Verde City.

on the company. She would collapse into bed exhausted, having no

distracted.

Irwin’s constant companionship, she had little time to respond to

Horizons International, managing such a large enterprise that Stephen built with half his life’s effort, she naturally

effortlessly handling various matters, Irwin’s guidance

that was expected to last only half an hour ended up taking a full two hours.

office, she looked apologetically at Irwin. “Sorry, there were some disagreements during the

originally planned for half an

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