Chapter 428 Manipulation and Testing

It was fine?

Previously, Irwin had threatened her just as Cedric had, using Clyde’s sordid past to make her

retrieve half of the documents from Cedric.

But now, he he actually said it was fine?

Natalie was silent.

She stared quietly at the man opposite her.

Irwin crushed the cigarette butt into the ashtray and then stood, moving closer to her. The closer he got, the more guarded Natalie became.

With a smile at the corner of his mouth, Irwin sat beside her, pulling her still–cold hand towards

him

“Who do you think is more detestable, a manipulator or a betrayer?”

Natalie’s mind went blank instantly.

She stared at Irwin, almost forgetting to remove her hand from his grip!

A manipulator or a betrayer?

That was what had been tormenting Natalie recently.

He… he actually!

“Irwin!” Natalie uttered his name, bewildered by the mention of betrayal and manipulation.

Why would he…?

Irwin’s eyes remained warm as he gazed into hers.

Undoubtedly, the scene of Kayla being sick and how Natalie had been manipulated and betrayed…

It all formed a sharp contrast in Natalie’s mind!

Irwin pulled Natalie closer, murmuring, “Nat, that manipulation… was more about gauging his

love for you.

Natalie was silent.

engulfing her as Irwin’s words seemed to tear

was right. This entire ordeal revealed the depths

for bet

hi

were truly steadfast and unwavering, no number of Isabellas

ordeal revealed the

even without Isabella, even with someone else… their world would

still be upended.

You’re just as detestable as he is” Natalie pulled her hand forcefully from

reminiscent of a sly fox. “Yes, I’m just as detestable.”

Irwin’s embrace and coldly said, “Whatever your intentions were in approaching

it had to

when Natalie was unaware of Irwin’s intentions, his manipulation of her was truly

-manipulation.

you’re so guarded, who could possibly manipulate you?” Irwin

Natalie was silent.

Guarded?

he have any idea why she was

you really want?” Natalie asked as she took a deep breath

that was

did Irwin really

having Natalie steal the documents

was enigmatic, so much so that even when Frederick disappeared

Malcolm, he didn’t seem

caused Natalie to doubt if he truly remained oblivious to her

Malcolm.

eyes were deep, and as Natalie said, even his

way you escaped Malcolm’s grasp surprised

remarked

chaotic times in Wexford, both Stephen and Irwin

to bolster

Yves to bring Natalie

vigilance was commendable. As she couldn’t see through everything clearly back then, she chose to

dire.

surprised Irwin more was how she used Frederick’s

the smirk in Irwin’s eyes,

knew? He knew she

“You…?!”

Irwin interrupted her thoughts, his gaze

she started being so wary?

seemed to know

Why?

knowing about the matter with Frederick deeply affected Natalie. She took several deep breaths but

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