This radiant person was the real Natalie.


    She gently caressed her reflection in the mirror as a tear suddenly slipped down her cheek. "I''m sorry," she whispered. "For how I treated you before. It won''t happen


    again."


    Never again. From now on, she would love herself first and foremost.


    Standing before the mirror, Natalie carefully applied her skincare, then a swipe of matte lipstick. She studied her reflection—bright and captivating—and a satisfied smile touched her lips.


    After putting her things away, she headed out to the ind''s clinic.


    The clinic was conveniently located just behind the hotel.


    As Natalie opened her hotel room door, she saw Sebastian and Joanna emerging from the room directly across the hall.


    Natalie froze, stunned. Why were they here?


    Natalie''s eyes met Sebastian''s. His face was impassive, but she saw a sh of stunned admiration in his eyes as he took in her radiant appearance.


    She was dressed simply in a white shirt and ck wide-leg pants, abination that entuated her tall, captivating figure.


    Joanna was also surprised to see her. “Natalie... why are you here?”


    Natalie ignored herpletely, treating her as if she were invisible, and started walking away.


    Joanna stomped her foot in frustration as she watched Natalie''s retreating back. “Natalie, what kind of attitude is that?"


    But Natalie didn''t even break her stride.


    What terrible luck, she thought, running into Sebastian and Joanna here.


    “Sebastian, what is Natalie doing here?"


    Joanna''s movie had already started filming, and today''s shoot was on the ind. They were just about to head out.


    Sebastian was here for a business project, and she had followed him Still, baving Natalie see them,ing out of a room together was a bonus that was sure to upset her.


    Besides, Sebastian already knew Susan''s team was here, which meant Natalie was likely here too.


    "I don''t know. Let''s go," Sebastian said coolly, striding toward the elevator.


    Natalie was still waiting for the


    elevator when Sebastian


    approached. As he got closer, his overpowering presence made her instinctively step back to create


    some distance. She tho


    changing Hotels; seeing hotels; seeing the two of them was making her sick.


    But the ind was small, and this was the best hotel. She decided she''d just have to lock her door at night and ignore them.


    Sebastian frowned slightly at her movement and asked casually, "You went diving today."


    Natalie looked up at him. He''d seen her. "What''s it to you?"


    Ignoring her coldness, Sebastian continued, "I saw you take the speedboat out. Natalie, I''m surprised you know how to drive one."


    He had just arrived on the ind when he saw Natalie heading out to sea with Susan, skillfully piloting the speedboat. It was impressive.


    He was constantly surprised by all the things Natalie could do since leaving him.


    Her driving skills were masterful, and now he knew she could handle a boat too. Everything she did now was astonishing.


    Natalie remained silent. In their eyes, she was useless, so of course piloting a speedboat would surprise him.


    If he knew about her other skills, he''d probably have a heart attack.


    She seriously doubted she was Nathan''s daughter; how could a man like that produce someone as talented as her?


    She allowed herself a brief moment of self-admiration.


    Seeing her silence, Sebastian suddenly closed the distance between them, his deep eyes dark with a brewing storm. "Natalie. Say something."