A couple?

 

Shane pursed his thin lips tightly. That particular phrase sounded extremely harsh in his ears.

Despite Natalie’s rising anger, she steadied herself and rushed to explain, “Ms. Jasmine, you’re mistaken. I am not familiar at all with Mr. Sean!”

As she spoke, she did not know what came over her, but she snuck a peek at Shane, somehow not wanting him to misconstrue whatever was going on between Sean and herself.

However, Shane’s face had gone cold and void of expressions. She could not tell whether he truly believed in Jasmine’s lie or not. For a moment, she felt a hint of disappointment.

“Nat, I know you’re still mad at me.” Sean’s eyes suddenly dimmed, a wry smile hanging on his face.

This got Natalie stunned and confused. “What are you talking about? Mad about what?”

“I left you without a word back then. I’ve abandoned you, so…”

“Enough!” Shane bolted upright from where he was seated at the head of the table, his eyes brimming with anger.

No wonder Connor resembles me so much. That’s because I’m Sean’s cousin. Of course, his son would look similar to

Jasmine asked, concerned while pretending

her as his sharp, icy glare swept across Natalie and Sean. Void of emotion, he proclaimed,

definitely got the

lower lip. “Mr. Shane, I’m

should take it outside.” Not waiting for Natalie to finish

you doing? Let me go!” Natalie shouted unwillingly as she attempted

grip on her wrist was so tight,

so, she was taken out of the conference

at the direction they had set off to, sending death chills

to be some

As soon as he did, he caught sight of Sean and Natalie entering the

In the elevator.

Sean finally released Natalie.

“Mr. Sean, why did you say those things in the conference room? They

I like you,” Sean replied, pushing up the gold-rimmed spectacles on the

“Like me? Do you think I’ll believe something

The Novel will be updated daily. Come back and continue reading tomorrow, everyone!

Comments ()

0/255