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

won’t take this case.”

Natalie said,

Butt

along. But tonight’s dinner seemed off, and there was

in Stephen’s study,

strange occurrences made her want

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

she

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

influential figure

point that the biggest and strongest

to him. Even in the face of a five–million–dollar temptation,

that case, forget it.”

directly hung up the

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

Irwin.

followed. Although she closed her eyes, her mind was chaotic. Though she

didn’t sleep deeply, it felt like she

she was suffering from insomnia.

morning. Stephen and

expression.

well?” Heather asked with concern as she handed Natalie

you,” Natalie

her indulgence for

much work pressure?”

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Natalie’s efforts and

carried everything on her petite shoulders, never

disappointing anyone…

couldn’t stand the most was Heather’s worry

Heather, Natalie

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

had been silent on the

had suffered insomnia last night was probably because

in his study.

also surprised. He never expected such a relationship between Irwin

Irwin had explained it to him in the study.

person Irwin was, as they were similar people

the younger man had told

of that,

photo, both Stephen and Natalie.. had their doubts about Irwin

said, looking

somewhat puzzled by their conversation, thinking

concern for Natalie, “Regardless, you

significant impact on your

it, Aunt,” Natalie

receiving Heather’s care, Natalie’s mood improved slightly. She quickly finished

had arranged for

Leon and Karina were

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