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

won’t take

five million!” Natalie said, directly offering a

Butt

all along. But tonight’s dinner seemed off,

photo in Stephen’s

strange occurrences made her want to

side, and Stephen trusted him.

as she

still needed to

an influential figure in Simeria,

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

of a five–million–dollar temptation, the

case, forget it.”

said that, Natalie directly hung up

achievable just because she had money, like

Irwin.

Although she closed

didn’t sleep deeply, it felt

suffering from insomnia.

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

expression.

concern as she handed Natalie a cup of hot

you,” Natalie

indulgence for

of too much

felt for

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years, she had witnessed Natalie’s efforts and hardships. For

International, Natalie had carried everything

disappointing anyone…

stand the most was Heather’s worry

Natalie said,

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

who had been silent on the side, finally spoke

had suffered insomnia last night was probably

in his study.

was also surprised. He never expected

had explained it to

what kind of person Irwin

to believe what the younger man had

of that, it

both Stephen and

said, looking at

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

Natalie, “Regardless, you need to take

impact on your

got it, Aunt,”

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

had arranged for

Leon and Karina were already waiting for

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