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.

been transparent about what

you want now?” Irwin

hesitation, Natalie replied, “I want

“You’re remarkably straightforward!”

been,” she responded.

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

wanted

enveloped the

it was evident she

was waiting for Irwin’s

Irwin broke the silence.

“Yes?”

everything else, just not him. Is that alright?” His tone at this

undertone.

respond, Irwin continued, “I consider you selling Frederick

offset the ten years of

supposed to compensate for ten years of

Frederick was

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“But I don’t want anything else.”

there was nothing else

danger flashed in Irwin’s eyes in

and nearly invisible, but Natalie was keenly aware of

stubborn,” Irwin

do anything about it.

should leave things

moment she said she would accompany him

anticipated she would be so

Or perhaps…

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