The Double Life of My Billionaire Husband

Elizabeth seemed guilty when she saw Natalie and explained, “Jorge is doing much better now. He even brought me to work.” Jorge scratched the back of his head and smiled apologetically at Natalie. “I’m sorry. I was in a bad mood due to my withdrawals. And as for what happened with Elizabeth, I sincerely apologized to her. I won’t lose control again, and I will definitely appreciate her from now on.”

Jorge’s words sounded sincere, but Natalie’s instincts told her not to trust him completely. She nodded coldly and entered the study, leaving Jorge behind. After saying goodbye to Jorge, Elizabeth hurried to catch up with Natalie. She explained that she wanted to give Jorge another chance because they had a good conversation, and he promised never to hurt her again.

Natalie’s heart sank, knowing that it was unlikely for domestic abuse to stop once it started. Jorge’s promise didn’t seem reliable. Natalie couldn’t understand how someone as insightful in her career as Elizabeth could be so weak and hesitant in love, staying in such a toxic relationship. “Do what you think is right. Only you know where it hurts. I can give you my opinion, but ultimately, it’s your choice and your life,” Natalie advised Elizabeth meaningfully before heading to the tea room for some water.

As Natalie absentmindedly listened to the water pouring from the dispenser, her mind wandered to what she had seen on her laptop the previous day. Unaware of her surroundings, she didn’t notice that her glass was almost full. Suddenly, she heard a soft warning. Startled, Natalie turned around to find Draco standing behind her. Draco frowned and took the cup from Natalie’s hands just in time. It was then that Natalie realized what had happened.

“Mr. Wesley, are you all right?” Natalie asked with concern, quickly apologizing to Draco and checking his hand for any signs of scalding.

Draco waved dismissively and placed the glass on the table. “I’m fine, but what about you? You seemed quite distracted just now,” he remarked, looking at her intently.

averted her gaze and replied, “I’m sorry. My mind

you under stress?” he inquired,

slight smile, but it was evident that she hadn’t fully grasped

decided not to push her. He trusted

you free this afternoon? We have a new colleague joining us,” Draco changed the subject, hoping to lighten

at the prospect of meeting a new designer. “Do we finally have a new addition to the team? Ever since Rosa left, it’s been just

exactly a newcomer. She used to work here before and has now

his office, leaving Natalie to eagerly anticipate the arrival

later that afternoon, Dolores entered the studio. Unlike the typically slender designers, Dolores had a slightly chubby figure. She wasn’t particularly tall, and her curly hair cascaded down to her shoulders. Her warm demeanor made her approachable, as she greeted everyone in the studio as if they were

introduced herself briefly, while Elizabeth remained silent, not even bothering to acknowledge Dolores’ presence. Natalie found this behavior peculiar and soon realized that everyone seemed to have a good rapport with

Elizabeth about the situation bet**en her and Dalores. After a brief silence, Elizabeth sighed and responded, “No, nothing happened. We were never really friends or anything like that. You see, Mr. Wesley had trained her for two years, and then he felt she was