Chapter 419 A Complete Break

Natalie knew precisely what Clyde was referring to.

After all, even if it were any other woman, they would make a comparison to themselves after what they

saw at Peach Garden!

And she was no exception.

Casting a brief glance at Clyde, she replied, “It’s not like that.”

“Nat,” Clyde began.

“You don’t understand the dynamics between him and me.”

“And now…?”

“I’ve said it before. I’m not doing this just because of you. There are matters between him and me that need a decisive conclusion.”

Though Natalie deliberately avoided mentioning Clyde’s past, the air around the man shifted subtly. His eyes darkened, hinting at memories he’d rather forget.

“Don’t dwell on it.” A chilling touch rested on Clyde’s hand, offering comfort.

He looked at her earnestly. “As long as you’re unwilling, no one in this world can harm you. I hope you realize that.”

“I trust you,” Natalie assured him.

Natalie understood Clyde’s sentiments.

Over the years, he had climbed his way up in Wexford through sheer determination, and protecting her was undoubtedly within his capabilities.

However, the crucial issue lay between her and Cedric.

Clyde stared deeply into Natalie’s eyes. “It seems you still don’t realize the depth of the vortex you’ve

been drawn into.”

H

Natalie shuddered at his words.

Vortex?

She had felt it!

Despite her earlier attempts to distance herself from things happening in Wexford and Stephen’s attempts to shield her, she couldn’t deny that she was now entangled in it.

it under control,” Natalie assured Clyde after a

worry in Clyde’s eyes remained

after all, rarely found absolute

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then was to spend quality time

found herself spiraling deeper into complexities once

heavy responsibility.

Natalie finally departed from Lotus

as she stepped out, a Phantom parked right at the entrance of Lotus

by the car, approaching Natalie as she emerged.

Natalie was silent.

Irwin…!

Irwin cast a shadow in her eyes. The deep, icy glint

returned to

evident she hadn’t expected Irwin to still be in Simeria.

faded,

offering a respectful gesture as he opened the car door for Natalie.

assess Dylan, Natalie’s gaze lingered. The dimming light made it challenging to discern his expression, yet the underlying aura of

a clear trait of someone associated with Irwin,

inside the vehicle, Natalie

favorable impression of Dylan due

and Irwin, anyone associated with him became less than welcome in

become so sensitive?

the exact

car journeyed until it reached

a symbol of power in Simeria, Maple Peak

and the recent movements of

had to admit that while its status wavered, Irwin was ever formidable as he carved

far end of a long dining table. The way he gently swayed the wine

both warmth and

against the night was nothing short of

always acknowledged Irwin’s

took a sip of wine, adding depth to

tone, Natalie replied, “I’ve seen plenty.”

mockery directed

witnessed beside Cedric

Was

her life was deception and betrayal. Without a doubt, Irwin embodied the deceit, while Cedric exemplified betrayal.

hid it well, the man sitting opposite her could

“You’re

of exasperation in his voice.

a sip of the red wine, finding its

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