Chapter 260 Their Own Secrets

Stephen’s words did alleviate Natalie’s tension.

Over the past two years, Stephen’s approval of her and Irwin had put some pressure on her.

As Stephen mentioned, she had been hurt…!!

Natalie was cautious and even resistant to many things deep within.

They all knew those were Natalie’s wounds, and the fact that she could suppress them without erupting

showed she could handle it and let go.

But letting go didn’t mean the wounds were healed.

She needed time.

“Thank you, Uncle, Natalie said to Stephen.

Stephen nodded, handing her the book he had taken from her. “Were you looking for this book?”

“Yeah,” Natalie replied and took it.

In the cast

two years, she had very little time for reading. Since she returned early today, she wanted to

spend some time reading.

“I won’t disturb you any longer, Uncle, she said, waving the book and leaving the room.

Stephen’s smile dropped when Natalie turned around, and his eyes sharpened instantly.

Natalie returned to her room with the book. However, her enthusiasm just now evaporated after noticing

the obvious changes between them tonight.

Bang!

She slammed the book onto the low table. Pulling out her phone, she walked to the window and dialed a

number. The call was quickly picked up.

“Hello!”

“Help me investigate someone.

“Who do you want to investigate?

“Irwin Frazier.”

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the other end of the line fell silent. After a brief moment, the

take this

you five million!” Natalie said, directly offering a

Butt

good friends all along. But tonight’s dinner seemed off, and

photo in Stephen’s

her

been by her side, and Stephen trusted him.

as she thought.

and Uncle didn’t want to talk, she still needed to find out. It’s just that she didn’t expect Irwin to

an influential figure in

point that the biggest and strongest private detective agency was reluctant to take

the face of a five–million–dollar temptation, the response was, “I’m

that case, forget it.”

directly hung

some things weren’t necessarily achievable just because she had money, like

Irwin.

tossing and turning followed. Although she closed her eyes, her mind was

didn’t sleep deeply, it felt like

was suffering from insomnia.

next morning. Stephen and Heather

expression.

sleep well?” Heather asked with concern as she handed Natalie

Natalie replied.

but her indulgence for Natalle was hard to

too much

genuinely felt

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Natalie’s efforts and hardships. For the sake

carried

disappointing anyone…

the most was

Natalie said,

are things we don’t tell you because we don’t want you to be involved. Your top priority

silent

the reason Natalie had suffered insomnia last night was probably because of

in his study.

also surprised. He never expected such a relationship

had explained it to him in the

what kind of person Irwin was, as they were similar

believe what the younger man had told him.

of that,

the appearance of that photo, both Stephen and Natalie.. had their doubts about

said,

puzzled by their conversation, thinking they were discussing business matters.

you

a significant impact on your

got it, Aunt,” Natalie replied.

Natalie’s mood improved slightly. She

had arranged for her.

done, Leon and Karina were already

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