Natalie had a rough idea why Isabelle had set her up that night. She assumed it was because of the incident at the high-end boutique back then. Yet she couldn’t believe Isabelle would ruin his grandfather’s retirement dinner. On top of it, she had embarrassed and disappointed him on his last day in the fashion industry.

With this train of thought, she shifted her gaze to Isabelle, who stood still beside Alfred with her head down.

Isabelle hid behind her hair, which made her expression unreadable. However, it was evident from her body language that she was furious. She balled her fists tightly; it won’t be long before she lost it.

Natalie paid no heed and turned to Alfred. Then she handed over her gift. “Mr. Moore, I hope you like my little present for your retirement.”

Shane took one look at the shopping bag she held as a ray of light flashed across his eyes.

Alfred grinned. “Thank you. I’m guessing it’s a teacup from the Clarkes?”

“Yes.” Natalie nodded.

He then glanced at Shane and said, “Look at the chemistry between you two. Who would have thought that you’ll bring the same gift?”

exclaimed

a mere

 

two just click.” With that, he reached out for the

her hands excitedly. “Mr. Moore,

 

see what you’ve brought for me. Shane gave me the one with an exquisite floral pattern

design,” she replied with

he heard that, so he

open the box, Isabelle, who had kept her head down until then, suddenly snatched it from his hands. Glaring at Natalie, she roared, “I hate you! You disgust me! You stole my necklace and always humiliate me in front of

the crowd erupted in chatter. She raised the box high and wanted to smash the cup. Before she could do that, Alfred stopped her. “Belle, what are you

he saw his

was not threatened. Then she let go of

out and saved the box before it hit the ground, but it was too

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