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

take

five million!” Natalie said, directly

Butt

all along. But tonight’s dinner

in Stephen’s study,

strange occurrences made her want to know.

been by her side, and Stephen trusted him. But now… it seemed

she

she still needed to find out. It’s just that she didn’t expect Irwin

influential figure in Simeria,

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

in the face of a five–million–dollar temptation, the

case, forget it.”

Natalie directly hung up the

that some things weren’t necessarily achievable just because

Irwin.

night of tossing and turning followed. Although she closed her eyes, her

deeply, it felt like

suffering from

she went downstairs the next morning. Stephen and Heather saw her with

expression.

concern as she handed Natalie a cup of hot

you,” Natalie

slightly, but her indulgence for

of too much work pressure?”

genuinely felt

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efforts and hardships. For the sake of the

Regal Horizons International, Natalie had carried everything on her petite shoulders,

disappointing anyone…

couldn’t stand the most was Heather’s worry for

at Heather, Natalie said, “No.”

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

Stephen, who had been silent on the side, finally spoke to

night was

in his study.

also surprised. He never expected such a

to him in the

knew what kind of person Irwin was, as they were similar people

believe what the younger man had

of that,

photo, both Stephen and Natalie..

understand,” Natalie said, looking at

their conversation, thinking they

continued to express concern for Natalie, “Regardless, you need to

impact on your

got it, Aunt,”

receiving Heather’s care, Natalie’s mood improved

arranged for her.

Leon and Karina were already waiting for

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