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 line fell silent. After a brief moment, the

I won’t take this case.”

million!” Natalie said,

Butt

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

in Stephen’s study,

occurrences made her want to know.

trusted him. But now…

as she thought.

Irwin and Uncle didn’t want to talk, she still needed to find out. It’s just that she

influential figure in

and strongest private detective agency was reluctant to take any

the face of a five–million–dollar temptation,

case,

said that, Natalie directly hung up the phone.

achievable just because she had money, like investigating

Irwin.

Although she closed her eyes, her mind was

it felt like she was

was suffering from insomnia.

downstairs the next morning. Stephen and Heather

expression.

with concern as she handed Natalie a cup

Natalie replied.

slightly, but her indulgence for Natalle was hard to conceal. Is it

too much work pressure?”

felt for

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witnessed Natalie’s efforts and hardships.

International, Natalie had carried everything on her petite shoulders, never

disappointing anyone…

couldn’t stand the most was

Heather, Natalie said, “No.”

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

International Stephen, who had been silent on the side,

knew the reason Natalie had suffered insomnia last night was probably because

in his study.

also surprised. He never expected such a relationship

it to him

kind of person Irwin was, as they were similar people

the younger man

that, it

both Stephen and Natalie.. had their doubts about Irwin now.

understand,” Natalie said,

by their conversation, thinking they were discussing business matters.

to express concern for Natalie, “Regardless, you need

significant impact on

got it, Aunt,”

mood improved slightly. She quickly finished the

had arranged for

Leon and Karina

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