The Double Life of My Billionaire Husband

Chapter 536

Elizabeth shook her head, not pinning the blame on Derek. “What you said was true, Mr. Ramsey. I haven’t fully recovered from my injury. I apologize for being unprofessional.”

Natalie was right. Elizabeth planned on taking her advice and seeing a doctor for other options for treatment. If she wanted to continue being a designer, she had to deal with her hand tremors first.

Wilder quickly answered for Derek. “Please don’t take it to heart, Miss Perry. Derek has reflected deeply upon his words and actions. We believe that you are capable of completing this project.”

After Natalie stormed out of the room, Derek looked through the project files with careful attention. It was clear that the designs were the work of a perfectionist. Elizabeth made sure that nothing was out of place.

“I’ve never seen anything like it before. Your ideas are unique and I like them.” After his perusal, Derek had nothing more to say. He found nothing lacking with the plans, so there was no need to change the designer. Elizabeth hesitated, “But my injury…”

Natalie had already guessed that Elizabeth would refuse. “Just say yes,” she interrupted before Elizabeth could finish. “The interview is still four months away. We have plenty of time.”

“Mr. Ramsey is a valuable client. We can’t risk a project of this importance over something that has no guarantee,” Elizabeth reasoned, still unconvinced.

“The more I listen to you, the more ridiculous you sound. Have you forgotten? I’m your partner. There’s no way we would fail.” Natalie held Elizabeth’s arm and winked at her playfully.

Elizabeth was deeply touched. Natalie believed in her so much. She was pushing Elizabeth forward, at a time when her confidence was wavering. “Alright. You win, Natalie.”

With a helpless smile, Elizabeth finally agreed, “I look forward to this partnership.”

Derek reached out a hand towards Elizabeth. She shook his hand, her determination steadily finding itself. The deal was finally closed.

that the partnership has been decided, Derek and I will go ahead.

out,” Natalie said as she looked at

over, Derek took advantage of the relaxed atmosphere and used it as an opening to apologize to Natalie. “I was too harsh earlier. I’m sorry. I’ve had everything go my way since I was young, so I’m not used to not getting what I want. I can be arrogant sometimes,

accepted his apology, and then reminded Derek, “I’m married, Derek. We should keep an appropriate distance from each other.

it would do neither of them any good. Natalie had just solved the rumors about her and Draco. She knew how troublesome being embroiled in gossip could be. The last thing she needed was another one with

Derek wasn’t particularly fazed. He had lived abroad and was more liberal about many things.

quite a stir. Even after it had been straightened out,

Derek looked sideways, bending down and staring at Natalie. She grew more

a lot, Natalie.” Derek’s eyes were dark with desire

fake. I’m deeply in love with my husband, and I

boy? Natalie! I’m already 20 years old!” Derek frowned and petulantly asked, “How old are

Please listen to what I’m trying to say here. You don’t really like me like that. Not really. You’re just enjoying the idea of taking something

said. “You have to give me a chance. I’ll prove myself to you.” Despite his sober tone of voice, Natalie

deeply, Natalie closed her eyes to compose herself and said, “I’m sorry but I can’t give you this chance. You have to learn that you

used to be such a playboy himself, but now… He was

and Garrett. Natalie had

being rejected by my true love. Will no one show me mercy but God?!”

realizing what a waste of time and energy it was to try to persuade Derek to alter his course. “Then you can go pray to God now. I have

dep**ssion. She’d scolded

get any woman he wanted. But, then, why couldn’t he

in

not silently. He sat down and emphatically slammed the door, emphasizing

looked like quite the argument.” Wilder tried to sound as lighthearted as possible. In truth, however, he was worried that Derek had messed up badly again and he’d have to deal with it. Derek was in no mood to speak, so he