Chapter 469
Samuel thought to himself, “Don’t blame me for being a ruthless brother, Skylar. You only have yourself to blame for being disobedient.”
In Yley City, a relentless rain poured from late last night into the afternoon. Upon arrival, Jeremy immediately convened a meeting with the branch office staff to
address the urgent situation.
They swiftly reassured the families of the deceased. The follow–up work had to ensure that no flaws could be found. The factory accident required a comprehensive investigation, employing stringent methods from senior management down to the
workers.
The meeting stretched for eight grueling hours. By the time Jeremy finally allowed himself some rest at the hotel, it was already ten o’clock the next morning. Waking up later, he was surprised to find it was already 5:00 pm.
Needing an update, Jeremy contacted the branch office personnel. He then placed a
call to Natalie.
“Things are being handled. We should have everything sorted out in the next couple of days. What are you up to?” Jeremy asked in a gentle tone.
Listening to Jeremy reporting his itinerary and showing concern for her, Natalie felt like she was back in the early days of their relationship. She was filled with joy. “I’m on set. Mr. Powell had a few scenes today. Moreover, there was a commercial shoot.
“Once I’m done, I’ll head home to rest. Take care of things over there, and I’ll be waiting for you to come back.”
“Yeah, take care of yourself. Call me if you need anything,” Jeremy said before ending the call. He pressed a hand to his throbbing temple.
An inexplicable sense of unease settled in his chest. Despite having settled everything and ensured Natalie wouldn’t discover the recent events, he still felt
anxious. He wondered if it could be…
Chapter 469
Jeremy thought of the day he saw Austin. His intuition screamed that Austin was interested in Natalie. He needed to get her to resign as soon as possible. He hated this feeling of losing control.
A knock at the door startled him. Glancing at the clock, he wondered if it was dinner. With long strides, he reached the door and opened it.
Annabelle stood there, holding takeout from a restaurant. Her smile widened upon
seeing him. “Mr. Hughes, I brought you dinner.”
Jeremy’s expression darkened at the sight of Annabelle. His voice was laced with ice as he asked, “What are you doing here?”
Annabelle’s smile almost faltered. She took a deep breath and quickly recomposed herself. “My hometown is Yley City. Did you forget, Mr. Hughes? I came back a few days ago. I heard some rumors and figured you might be here.
“I remembered your preference for this hotel suite from our previous business trips here. So, I decided to take a chance. Don’t be so cold, please. I’ve really missed you during this time.”
As she spoke, she closed the distance between them. The faint scent of her perfume, a seductive elixir, filled the air.
Her eyes smoldered with unspoken desire, and her tight jeans and cropped top accentuated her figure, making her resemble a siren luring a sailor to his doom.
“Don’t you miss me, Mr. Hughes?”
Jeremy’s dark eyes deepened, the coldness replaced by a flicker of unwanted desire. Vivid memories of their recent encounters played in his mind. A sliver of vulnerability
can talk.”
softened his resolve. “Come in,” he conceded“,”
Annabelle’s smile bloomed, “I knew you weren’t heartless, Mr. Hughes. I knew you still have feelings for me.”