Natalie narrowed her eyes and, without a moment''s hesitation, acted. Smack...


    A sharp pnded squarely on Newman''s face.


    Natalie''s eyes were suddenly cold and sharp. "Watch your mouth. If you don''t know how to speak properly, then don''t speak at all. You''ve worked hard to get where you are. Don''t ruin it by acting like a petty gossip."


    "You... you dare hit me? Aren''t you afraid of what I might do? I''m an expert hacker..."


    Natalie cut him off with a coldugh. “Your so-called skills are nothing to me. Try acting like a decent human being."


    "You... you just wait. I''ll remember this."


    Newman stormed off in a huff.


    Natalie shook her head with a small smile. "No!n, remember this: from now on, I''ve got your back. Don''t let anyone bully you. Holding back only makes you angrier, and backing down only makes you lose more."


    "Remember, if kindness isn''t met with respect, the best response is to draw the line."


    Natalie''s cool voice, carried on the gentle night air, was both deafening and deeply moving ton.


    She looked sweet but acted fierce, her melodious voice a stark contrast to the ferocity of her p. The visual whish was captivating, and he found he couldn''t look away.


    “Natalie, I understand. I won''t let anyone bully me again." His almond-shaped eyes were clear and bright, as if filled with stars.


    Natalie gave a casual smile. "Good. Now, go on back. I''ll wait for my ride here."


    Natalie smiled. "Alright."


    Seeing her gentle smile,n blushed and lowered his head, slightly flustered.


    Just as she turned, she saw Sean getting out of a luxury car.


    She frowned slightly as Sean approached her.


    "Sean, what are you doing here?” she asked.


    "Ms. Sanders, it''s Mr. Griffith," Sean said. “He wants to see you.”


    Natalie''s expression instantly turned icy. "I don''t want to see him."


    “Ms. Sanders, it''s about Mrs. Griffith Sr. She''s ill and asking for you."


    "Grandma''s sick?" A flicker of worry crossed her eyes.


    Whatever else was going on, the matriarch had always been genuinely kind to her.


    Few people in this world had treated her well, and she cherished every single one of them.


    "Yes. Mr. Griffith came to pick you Use, Ms. Sanders, get in the


    car."


    nearby.


    nced atn standing


    Damn, another ridiculously handsome guy.


    Ever since Natalie left the CEO, her life had been like a video game on easy mode,


    surrounded by attractive men.


    This guy''s looks could give Marshall a run for his money.


    Absolutely stunning!


    Natalie turned ton. "Ian, I have to go."


    Natalie nodded. "I will."


    She walked toward the car parked by the curb.


    He clenched his fists, his gaze hardening. Who was he?


    Sebastiandooked out at him, and


    ret


    their eyes met for a brief moment. A


    Such


    chill ran downn''s spine Su


    cold stare content


    In the car.


    Sebastian''s eyes were dark as he looked at Natalie, his tone dripping with sarcasm "So, Natalie, found a new mart already? This one looks a little young, though. You''re into


    younger guys now?"