“So you’re not going to do it?” Harrison exhaled a puff of smoke.

“That’s right, I’m not!” Natalie shut her eyes, forcing the anger back inwards. All that was left was deep disappointment in her voice. “I need to know, Harrison. Do you even see me as your daughter?”

Harrison’s age-riddled face twitched. “Of course, I do, but there’s a difference between close and estranged daughters. I know you probably hate me, and I know that you’ll never listen to what I tell you to do. So I can only sacrifice you in order to protect Jas.”

Hearing this, Natalie snorted ironically.

Harrison frowned. His voice deepened upsettingly, “Don’t blame me. But for the sake of us being father and daughter, I’ll give you another chance to think carefully about your answer. I’ll call you later tonight to ask you again.”

He hung up after saying that.

A fit of fiery anger consumed Natalie as she threw her phone onto the bed. It took a while before she could calm down.

When she did, the doorbell rang.

Natalie sucked in a deep breath and patted her face, recomposing herself. Then, she climbed out of bed and headed for the door.

Shane stood outside with his head slightly lowered to look at her. Seeing her red and swollen eyes, he knew.

 

must’ve found out

asked, a soft

 

hummed whilst nodding. She stepped aside sluggishly and said,

stepped over the threshold, following her

of roses on her coffee table, his lips curved upwards. He sat down and asked, “How are you planning to deal

of water. “I

handle it.” Shane reached

bluntness astounded her, making her eyes

This is my problem.

does he want

He drank a sip of water, then placed the cup down calmly. “The whole thing concerns me too. Harrison mentioned my

that’s true.” Natalie

spread those rumors with the aim

the impact on Shane to be dragged into such a scandal. Now, it’s clear as day that Shane is not only unwilling, but he’s also

I figured it has something to do with

Jasmine’s sake. But he knew I wouldn’t agree, so he pulled this trick. He messed with my online reputation to force me into complying. If I agree to his conditions, he says he’ll help suppress

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