Chapter 473 Like a Puzzle

Natalie sipped on her tea, choosing not to answer Irwin’s question directly.

Instead, she remarked, “The fruit tea here in Wexford isn’t up to par.”

“If you want, I can have some sent over from Simeria for you tomorrow.”

“I prefer the one from Verde City. The taste there suits me better.”

After all, she grew up in Verde City. Even though she returned to Simeria, the flavor of Verde City remained her preference.

Irwin nodded. “Alright.”

After a momentary glance at Natalie, he asked, “Frederick?”

“If I want to know his whereabouts, will you tell me?” she asked.

Irwin had picked up the teacup, and his grip tightened momentarily at her question. A deeper intensity flickered in his eyes as he looked at Natalie.

Natalie met his gaze with a similar depth in her eyes.

The two of them stared deeply into each other’s eyes silently. The look in their eyes was so profound that

it was impossible to see what was truly in each other’s hearts.

Irwin had to admit that if anyone other than Natalie had used such a mental tactic, they would have long been unaware of the danger they were facing.

After a prolonged pause, Irwin chuckled. “Nat, you never hold back, do you? You’re not even trying to

conceal anything from me.”

Conceal?

Natalie echoed his laughter and finished her tea in one gulp.

of you. I’ve always been

you want

Natalie replied, “I want

“You’re remarkably straightforward!”

been,” she responded.

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said she never played games or hid her intentions. She was upfront about the things she

wanted

renewed silence enveloped

silent, it was evident she was

for Irwin’s

broke the silence. “Nat.”

“Yes?”

Is that alright?”

undertone.

you selling Frederick out to

ten years

supposed to compensate for

how important Frederick

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“But I don’t want

nothing else

flashed in Irwin’s eyes in a fleeting moment.

keenly aware of his every move

been so stubborn,” Irwin said

couldn’t do anything about

now… he should

she would accompany him

he hadn’t anticipated

Or perhaps…

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