<h4>Chapter 351: Gift From Husband</h4>


    The entire world was shocked to see the message from the CEO of <i>NextEra Corp.</i> The man who had never revealed his face or even his name—known to everyone simply as <i>Mr. CEO</i>—had finallye forward and revealed his identity.


    <strong>Aiden Handrix.</strong>


    So this was his name.


    People immediately started wondering if he was referring to the same Natalie. Since leaving the Ford family, Natalie had stopped using theirst name and simply gone by <i>Natalie.</i> If her husband was this wealthy businessman, why had she never revealed it? Either it was a different Natalie he was talking about, or Natalie had divorced her <i>gigolo</i> husband and married the CEO of <i>NextEra Corp.</i>


    Just as spection was at its peak, another message was posted on <i>NextEra Corp.’s</i> official site, once again from its CEO.


    <strong>"Wish you a very happy second anniversary, my dear princess wife."</strong>


    Below the message, a stunning picture of Natalie from the previous night’s event was attached—she looked absolutely enchanting.


    But the biggest shock came next. As a second-anniversary gift, he had given Natalie ownership of a world-famous luxury hotel chain.


    <strong>"Just because you loved the hotel when we stayed therest night. A wedding anniversary gift for you."</strong>


    This statement cleared up all doubts. A <i>second</i> marriage anniversary meant that he was, in fact, the same man she had originally married.


    The man who had never shown himself was now openly spoiling his wife in front of the entire world.


    Soon, people everywhere were calling him <i>the most romantic husband</i> and Natalie <i>the most fortunate wife.</i>


    Cathy and Mia were still in shock.


    "Natalie... Justin—I mean, <i>Aiden Handrix</i>—is the CEO of <i>NextEra</i>?" Mia asked, while Cathy sat frozen, her mouth still open in disbelief.


    "I happened to guess it a while back," Natalie replied casually, as if it was no big deal.


    "That means he didn’t tell you either?" Cathy asked.


    "Doesn’t matter," Natalie replied. "We prefer it this way."


    "You didn’t tell him you’re <i>Dew</i>," Miamented.


    "You two sure love ying these mystery games," Cathy added, slumping back onto the sofa. "I’m torn between envying you and being happy for you. Girl, you are the wife of <i>two</i> rich personalities. If youbine their wealth, you’re probably the richest woman in the world now. I can’t even begin to count their fortune—I might just faint if I try."


    "Vincent’s wealth might shock you too," Natalie said yfully.


    Cathy scoffed in disdain. "Don’t spoil my mood by mentioning him," she said before turning to Natalie again. "Now that the luxury hotel chain belongs to you, you’d better let me stay there for free and enjoy some small vacations."


    Mia yfully pped Cathy’s hand. "Always looking for your own benefit with your rich friends."


    "Being from an ordinary family gives me the privilege of being shameless with my friends, and I totally enjoy it," Cathy said brazenly. "I’m going to keep doing it."


    Natalie and Mia just smiled. Cathy was always the same—saying exactly what was on her mind.


    "By the way what do you n on your second anniversary. Is it today?" Mia asked.


    Natalie who had checked her wedding certificate print in her mobile just now, said, "It’s tomorrow."


    She had totally forgotten about this thing. If not for Justin or she should say Aiden had mentioned in the post.


    ----


    Meanwhile, at Charlotte’s Residence


    Charlotte and Briena were stunned by what they were seeing. What they had nned didn’t happen; instead, Natalie hade out even stronger. Now, the entire world knew that her husband was <i>that</i> mysterious man—the currently rising richest figure in the business world.


    Charlotte red at Briena. "You said he was a gigolo. Then...?"


    Briena felt nervous under her angry re and stammered, "Charlotte, so many times Natalie and that man admitted that he was a gigolo. They never—"


    "You! Look at what happened because of you!" Charlotte snapped, shoving her phone in Briena’s face, disying the third andtest post—this time from <i>NextEra Corp.’s</i> legal team.


    <strong><i>Whoever tried to insult the respectable CEO of NextEra Corp. by calling him a gigolo, and whoever attempted to defame our Lady, Mrs. Natalie Aiden Handrix, by questioning her choice of husband and mocking her, will soon face legal action from the NextEra legal team.</i></strong>


    Briena was stunned. <i>They were the ones who had paid the media houses to spread this news...</i>


    Charlotte turned to her with a sharp warning. "Briena, if thises back to me, you will take the me. You were the one who led me into this. You are at fault."


    "Charlotte—"


    "Shut up and leave already. You don’t deserve to be here."


    Briena had no choice but to leave, growing increasingly nervous that things might soon take a turn for the worse.


    -----


    The Fords were once again shocked to learn that the man they had dismissed as Natalie’s useless husband was, in fact, the CEO of <i>NextEra.</i>


    They were still struggling to digest the news that Natalie was a princess—and now, another bombshell had dropped.


    "Mother, no wonder he dared to act so brazenly in front of us," ra said.


    "Shut up, ra," Jay snapped angrily. He could hardly believe they had just ended up on the bad side of <i>that</i> man.


    "I always thought he wasn’t what he seemed," Sephina mumbled disdainfully. "That mother-daughter pair sure knows how to get men."


    "Mother, forget about them. We can’t do anything now," ra said. "We still have Briena."


    "Tell her to break off the engagement with Ivan," Sephina ordered.


    "Mother?" Jay was stunned.


    "Mother is right," ra interrupted before he could protest. "With Natalie having such a wealthy husband, Ivan is nothing inparison. We need to find someone for Briena who is just as powerful as Natalie’s husband."


    "Who do you think would be a match?" Jay asked, slowly understanding. "Someone from the four richest families would be suitable."


    "Rowan Lawson, Morris Wilson, Adam Summers, Steve Davis—those are the four options."


    "None of them," Sephina said firmly. "Soon, <i>Harper Group</i> is going to appoint their new global CEO."


    "You mean James Harper’s son, Justin Harper?" Jay asked.


    Sephina hummed in confirmation and looked at Jay. "This time, do not fail to get his information. We need to arrange for Briena to meet him soon. I heard he is already in <i>Imperial City.</i>"


    "Yes, Mother."


    ra grinned. <i>Even after knowing Briena isn’t her real granddaughter, this old woman still cares. Well, I’d be d if my daughter gets to marry Justin Harper.</i>