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.

was the one who had eloped with Natalie back then. No wonder Connor resembles me so much. That’s because I’m Sean’s cousin. Of

Jasmine asked, concerned while pretending not to

glare swept across Natalie and Sean. Void of emotion, he proclaimed, “This is

got the wrong

lip. “Mr. Shane, I’m

for Natalie to

you doing? Let me go!” Natalie shouted

wrist was so tight, so she could not shake

so, she was taken out of the conference

set off to, sending death chills from

beside him, “Shane, there seems to be

lowered his eyes and left the meeting room. As soon as

In the elevator.

Sean finally released Natalie.

the conference room? They could lead to so many misunderstandings! We only just met yesterday,

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

scoffed, “Like me? Do you think I’ll believe

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