Matthew was dressed in a light gray casual outfit, which gave him a youthful air.


    Natalie was a bit tired after walking for two hours.


    She waited for him at the entrance, and when he arrived, she greeted him with a smile. "Mr. Monroe, you look very handsome today."


    Matthew looked down at his casual clothes and smiled back. His smile was dazzling, and the tips of his ears quietly turned red. Beingplimented by a woman always felt different.


    He was nothing like Sebastian. Sebastian was too brooding. When he was in a good mood, he might say a few extra words. When he was in a bad mood, he wouldn''t say a thing all day, let alone smile. Sometimes she wondered if Sebastian even knew how to smile.


    Most of the time, she was the one trying to make himugh, but he would just stare at her coldly,pletely clueless about romance.


    People needed to smile more; it brought better luck.


    Matthew was a little embarrassed by Natalie''spliment. He looked at her clear eyes and bright face and returned the praise with a smile. "You look very beautiful too, Natalie!"


    Natalie blushed. That was just her personality; she couldn''t take apliment. Whenever something touched her, she would cry without restraint.


    "Mr. Monroe, let''s go inside. It''s getting colder."


    Matthew led her in. "You''re right. And you went diving in this cold weather just a few days ago. Did you catch a cold?"


    Natalie shook her head. "No, I took some medicine when I got home, so I didn''t get sick. I was just really tired."


    Matthew understood. "I remember I went sea fishingst year and caught a huge GT. The pull is terrifying. I have no idea how you managed to catch all that tuna and haul them ashore."


    Natalie exined with augh, "I don''t go after the really big ones. I''m afraid they''ll drag me away too."


    "But I have my ways of catching them. I grew up by the sea, so I know the terrain isplex and can be dangerous. I usually avoid fish that are too big."


    "But I''ll go for the good ones. I love abalone. When it gets warmer next year, I''ll go diving for some in the ocean."


    Matthew asked with a smile, "Can Ie with you then? I''ve recently started


    learning to dive. I''d love to experience the beauty of the ocean."


    Natalie nodded happily. "Of course! Mr. Monroe, I''ll introduce you to them then. My three older brothers love diving too. We can all go together."


    He was a future tycoon, and all his business ventures were incredibly profitable. Of course she had to introduce her three brothers to him.


    Connections were important, but her brothers were more important.


    Matthew watched her bright,


    watche


    dazzling smile and readily agreed.


    "Great. My grandfather told me


    often heard your grandfather


    mention his


    three grandsons ble


    said they''re all exceptional. I''d like to


    meet them too."


    Natalie was thrilled. She would introduce her eldest brother to Matthew as soon as he returned.


    But she still didn''t dare let Joanna find out. For some reason, that woman hated her with a passion, and she hated everyone close to her.


    The two ordered their favorite dishes, and once the food arrived, they ate and talked cheerfully.


    Sebastian sat at a nearby table,


    watching Natalie''s radiant,


    captivating smile Anterann


    retumed, he had never again seen such a bright smile on Natalie''s face.


    Sebastian clenched his fists, his eyes fixed on her vibrant expression. "Natalie, I will


    never let you go in this lifetime!"