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.

then… So, Sean 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 course, his son would look

you?” Jasmine asked, concerned while pretending not to

of emotion,

got the

lower lip. “Mr.

outside.” Not waiting for

go!” Natalie shouted

wrist was so tight, so she

taken out of the

off to, sending death

him, “Shane, there seems to

and left the meeting room. As soon as he did, he caught sight of

In the elevator.

Sean finally released Natalie.

rubbed her sore wrist, all the while glowering at him. “Mr. Sean, why did you say those things in the conference room? They could lead

pushing up

Do you think I’ll believe

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