Turning Of The Tide

Chapter 16

The next day, Natalie woke up early and prepared breakfast for herself, without considering Trevon’s portion.

During the rush hour, the roads in Athana were extremely congested. It made Natalie miss her black motorcycle dearly.

After 15 minutes, the car hadn’t even passed a single traffic light, remaining motionless. Impatient and frustrated, she took out a cigarette from her pocket. Then she placed it on her pale red lips, lit it with a lighter, and held the cigarette butt between her long, slender fingers. She was exhaling smoke as she waited.

Then she felt more comfortable. She opened the car window, allowing the cold wind to rush in, which cleared her mind to

some extent.

Coincidentally, this captivating and enchanting posture caught the attention of Hackett, who was waiting in the car next to Natalie’s. He initially thought it was his good friend Edward returning. So after checking the license plate, Hackett planned to greet him through the window.

But to his surprise, it was an attractive woman in the driver’s seat. Intrigued, Hackett couldn’t help but wonder if she was Edward’s girlfriend. If not, he would ask Edward to introduce her to himself.

Being a man of action, Hackett curiously opened his contact list to find Edward’s number.

A few seconds later, the call connected. And then he teasingly asked, “Mr. Landor, where are you?”

A calm and warm voice came from the other side. Edward replied, “Mr. Blackwell, what’s the occasion for calling me so early? You’re not with your girl?”

Hackett kept his gaze fixed on the woman in the sports car without blinking. Then he said to Edward, “Oh. I was just thinking about you.”

“Go ahead. What’s the matter?” Edward asked. He didn’t think Hackett had so much free time on his hands to call him.

“I just wanted to ask who’s driving your sports car today. Is it your new girlfriend?” Hackett inquired, trying to probe.

“What? What sports car?” Edward was completely puzzled.

However, his mind quickly processed the situation. If it was Sherri driving the car, Hackett wouldn’t have made this call. If it was his mother, that was even more unlikely. Because she had her own driver and didn’t drive sports cars. The only person. who had a good relationship with Sherri was Natalie. So it could be reasonably concluded that the one driving today was Natalie.

“Just a friend,” Edward replied.

“Oh. So she’s a friend of yours. I originally thought she was your girlfriend. Since she’s just a friend, could you please introduce her to me?” Hackett asked. He thought that as long as she wasn’t Edward’s girlfriend, he could still make a move.

Edward, who was working in his office, stopped what he was doing and furrowed his brows. Then he said, “Don’t have any ideas about her.” His tone carried a warning.

smoke. She had no idea that her actions were captured and shared in a group chat among

woman. I’ve fallen

her.”

had reached her destination and

than her.

because she was afraid her brother’s car would be damaged, but rather because she was concerned about

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face was filled with remorse. She realized that Sherri was probably the only person in the world who truly cared about her well–being. She felt deeply touched and walked over to hug Sherri, saying, “I’m sorry for making you worry. Look, I’m fine, right? Don’t you trust my skills? Those two people are already in

was always the possibility of unforeseen circumstances. Although Natalie emerged from this incident

can keep driving this car. I’m afraid someone

Natalie replied. She didn’t think her so–called father would willingly foot the bill for this mishap. Elena would have to use

now they’re extorting money

to explain the sequence of events from the previous night. Hearing what had happened, Sherri

right

with such a mess was

Sherri glanced at the caller ID and then hurriedly answered. “Hey, Edward.” Perhaps she was feeling a bit guilty for lending out his car without consulting him first.

my car being driven by Natalie?”

some urgent matter and needed to

Edward might be angry. She was

who loved driving sports cars usually didn’t like lending their beloved cars to others. Some people even said that one

to someone

now? Put the phone on speaker,” Edward said. He sensed that his sister was speaking in a hushed voice

on the table

embarrassed, called out, “Edward, it’s me.”

he heard Natalie’s voice. He spoke softly, “Natalie, how

just that I had a minor issue yesterday and needed a car. I asked Sherri

the car. I was just worried that something might have happened to you. The car was just sitting in the garage collecting

Edward, I’ve already used it. And I’ll return it to Sherri today. I’ll ask

her trying to make excuses, Edward didn’t inust. Then he replied, “Sure You can use it anytime you need. If there’s anything you

gratefully Her heart warmed,

the system that controlled Natalie’s emotions was more sensitive compared to an average person when others

who had been sitting across from Natalie and listening to the entire conversation, was at a loss for words. She remembered how her brother had sternly

by his intimidating expression at that time. And she never dared to touch his beloved car. It was only because her best friend encountered