The Promise Of Happiness

Chapter 12 Stay By My Side

Samuel glanced at Natalie briefly with a meaningful look in his eyes. With his lips slightly raised, he said, “Ms. Nichols, your vigilance is truly over-the-top. However, what are you afraid of? Are you worried that I’d want something from you?”

Natalie was feeling extremely uncomfortable under his gaze.

The man’s eyes were focused on her face as if he was trying to stare right through her soul.

Finally, she understood why he was rumored to be an immensely dominant and difficult-to-deal-with man. None of the people who were once targeted by Samuel was able to escape from his clutches.

It wasn’t that she didn’t take him seriously before this, but she simply didn’t want to be associated with such a dangerous person in any way.

At that moment, Gavin came in and reported, “Sir, the meal is ready.”

Samuel’s lips were slightly curved upward when he said, “Ms. Nichols, let’s dine together. Have a taste of my chef’s work.”

Natalie didn’t try to reject, merely following Samuel into the dining hall to have their meal.

The dining table was laden with all sorts of delicacies. Right after she took her seat, she began digging in. Although she was pleasantly surprised by the chef’s cooking, she still managed to control herself while she ate. Thus, she survived the session without any incident.

Right as she was almost done with her food, Samuel’s phone began vibrating.

“Please excuse me,” he said.

“Go ahead.”

Samuel left, Natalie was finally able to relax for

Could it be possible that I

she felt something cool and soft

What the hell?

to see a snow-white snake twirling itself around her calf, slowly inching its way up her leg. Its eyes were clear and amber-colored, and it kept flicking

living in the countryside. There would always be snakes in the fields and rivers, so she wasn’t afraid

to the city, she rarely had the chance

it right in front of her face. Then, she

to take the snake home with her if it didn’t have an owner. Xavian would

Moony?” A childish voice could

“M-Moony?”

little boy, who was standing at the

comparable with that of Xavian and Clayton’s. Upon closer observation, she noticed that the little

toward Franklin before squatting down in

It’s cute!” Natalie was smiling when she looked into the little boy’s

snorted. “You’re unattractive, but you’re rather brave. At least you’re better than those women who screamed

back to you.” Natalie placed Moony

from her face. “I called you unattractive just now. Why are you not mad

hyper-realistic mask on her face to make her appear ugly, she wasn’t the slightest bit bothered by the little boy’s harsh

Franklin’s head, which was bristly