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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person on the other end of the line fell silent. After a brief moment, the voice quickly responded,

won’t take this case.”

million!” Natalie said, directly

Butt

along. But tonight’s dinner seemed

photo in

occurrences made her want to

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

she thought.

still needed to find out. It’s just that she

influential figure in

biggest and strongest private detective agency was reluctant to take any

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

that case,

said that, Natalie directly hung up

seemed that some things weren’t necessarily achievable just

Irwin.

closed her eyes, her mind was chaotic. Though she

deeply, it felt like

was suffering from

the next morning. Stephen and Heather saw her with a clearly unpleasant

expression.

sleep well?” Heather asked with concern as she handed

you,” Natalie replied.

Heather reproached her slightly, but her indulgence

too much work

genuinely felt

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she had witnessed Natalie’s efforts and hardships. For the sake of the Jarvis family

Regal Horizons International, Natalie had carried everything on her petite

disappointing anyone…

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

at Heather, Natalie said, “No.”

we don’t want you to be involved. Your

Stephen, who had been silent

insomnia last night was probably because of

in his study.

was also surprised. He never expected such a relationship

it to

person Irwin was, as

to believe what the younger man

of that, it

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

Natalie said, looking at Stephen.

their conversation, thinking they were discussing business matters.

Natalie, “Regardless, you need to

a significant impact on your

Aunt,” Natalie replied.

Heather’s care, Natalie’s mood improved slightly. She

had arranged for

was done, Leon and Karina

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