“I miss Mrs. Wilson’s meatballs!” Sharon rushed to answer.

Connor bypassed his mom and looked expectantly at Shane. “Dad, can we?”

Hearing the word had Shane broke into a smile. “Of course.”

“Dad’s the best!” While exclaiming excitedly, both Connor and Sharon started sprinting their way to his apartment opposite. They knocked enthusiastically on his door.

Seeing their unruly behaviors had Natalie red with embarrassment. “I’m so sorry, Mr. Shane. I’ll fetch them back this instant.”

Just as she was about to shout for them, he gestured his hand to stop her. “There’s no need. I’m sure Mrs. Wilson will be happy to cook for them.”

“But…” Before she could protest any further, Shane had walked ahead.

“C’mon let’s go.”

looking at her own empty apartment, Natalie relented. She trailed

later, Jasmine’s lawsuit concerning her

 

had arrived earlier to meet Mr.

“I heard from Mr. Shane you were kidnapped two days ago. That worried me to death! I’m so glad you’re all right. If anything happens, we would’ve lost a talent in this

 

awkwardly. “That’s

don’t think we have fashion designers on par at their level. I genuinely feel that we need talents like you to keep our standards high.” While saying this, he gave an exasperated sigh. Before Natalie could reply, he added, “Oh look,

right. Let’s go.”

felt goosebumps all over. She looked around and noticed Harrison staring intently

had played a huge role in her kidnapping. The men he sent gave G

The judge summoned Jasmine into the courtroom. Like before, she had to be wheeled in. In addition

looking at her, she raised her head to see Natalie

looked at her and then at the latter. Anger started to well up within her. She stared daggers at

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