The Double Life of My Billionaire Husband

Natalie was in the middle of a pleasant lunch with her colleagues.

“Quinn, your phone’s been ringing for a while now. Someone is probably trying to reach you.” Gerda spoke through a mouthful of beef noodles. She was exceptionally observant by nature, so she was able to hear Natalie’s phone even with all the chatter around them.

It was a good thing, too, since Natalie herself hadn’t been paying attention to the device. She picked it up now, and hurriedly opened her screen to a message from George. He was asking her out, saying that he wanted to apologize to her in person. Natalie paused, hesitating.

George had never treated her badly. If anything, he had always tried to do the best for her. He used to speak up for Natalie whenever Cassie would bully her. He certainly wasn’t as vicious as Lauren or Cassie.

Moreover, George had a gentle, easy going demeanor. It wasn’t even much of a surprise that he had reached out to her after they had fallen out.

After a moment’s consideration, Natalie typed a reply. She agreed to meet with George at a cafe of his choosing.She headed straight over once office hours were over.

Natalie sat there for a good while, but George seemed to be running late. lt was already well past the appointed time.She ordered a cup of coffee just as the sun was starting to set outside.She finally decided to give George a call, but it went unanswered… Natalie told herself to wait for ten more minutes, and if he still didn’t show up, she would just leave. It was the rush hour, so George could have gotten stuck in traffic.

Her thoughts were interrupted by the arrival of the waiter, who set her coffee on the table. The intoxicating aroma was irresistible.

Natalie was just about to take a sip when someone stopped her.

It was Kent.

She had no idea when he had come, but he just slid into the chair across her table as if it was the most natural thing in the world.

that,” Kent warned before grabbing the cup from her

do you mean?” Natalie asked,

time?” Her temples began to throb. She always had a headache every time she came across this man. She had really thought she wouldn’t have to deal with Kent again, what with the collaboration between their companies being over and

to leave the cafe

overpowering scent of his cologne washed over Natalie. It

her chin defiantly and tried to stand up again, only to sit back for fear of touching Kent. He could tell she was only pretending to be brave. He saw the panic in her eyes.

criminal record. Oh, did you want him to have his way with you, by

should I believe

a good impression of

it.I don’t care,” Kent snapped back.He hated the way Natalie treated him

fishy. Maybe he has sneaked in.He brought you a cup of coffee, but did you see he wait on any other customers? No.It looks like you’re his only target.I asked you not to drink it because I have an inkling he might have drugged it.Have you

had never looked

confused and didn’t

mean someone has set a

from the situation, he seems well prepared.People like him don’t make a random move.Are you here to meet someone? Or did you

father here.” A shiver ran down

me.” That seemed unlikely.She knew George, and the man wouldn’t do

you so sure? After all, you are

who had seen people from various walks of life.He was more experienced than Natalie and understood how vicious people could be better than

me a message, asking if he could meet me here.He didn’t call me.I’m not quite sure if the text was from

Natalie’s throat as two people came to her mind.She

trailed his finger across the rim

have