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

I won’t take this case.”

pay you five million!” Natalie said,

Butt

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

in Stephen’s

her

by her side, and Stephen trusted him.

she thought.

and Uncle didn’t want to talk, she still needed to find out.

an influential figure in Simeria,

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

the face of a five–million–dollar temptation, the response was,

that case,

that, Natalie directly

necessarily achievable just because she had

Irwin.

turning followed. Although she closed her eyes,

felt like she

was suffering

went downstairs the next morning. Stephen and Heather saw

expression.

with concern as she handed

Natalie replied.

indulgence for Natalle was hard to

too much

genuinely felt for

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and hardships. For the sake of the Jarvis family

Horizons International, Natalie had carried everything

disappointing anyone…

the most was Heather’s worry for her.

at Heather, Natalie said, “No.”

because we don’t want you to be involved.

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

last night was probably because

in his study.

He never expected such a relationship between Irwin

had explained it to

person Irwin was, as they were similar

hard to believe what the younger man had

that,

both Stephen and Natalie.. had

Natalie said, looking at Stephen.

by their conversation, thinking they

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

a significant impact

got it, Aunt,”

mood improved slightly. She quickly finished

had arranged for her.

Karina were already waiting for her.

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