NovelEnglishChapter 273 Trouble At The Company
Nathaniel’s heart unexpectedly dropped into a state of panic. He pushed through the crowd, urgently searching
for her. It wasn’t until he saw her at the checkout counter that the tension. within him finally eased.
After settling her bill, Cecilia returned hto cook and rest. She was pregnant now and had to take good care
of the baby.
After spending stwriting sheet music, Cecilia laid back in her recliner, listening to music and reading a
book. She gently placed her hand on her stomach, murmuring softly, “Darling, grow up quickly.”
Suddenly, the ringtone of her phone echoed through the room. Cecilia picked it up, only to find an unfamiliar text
message containing a disturbingly graphic image. Her hand trembled, nearly dropping the phone.
She assumed it was someone's idea of a prank and tried not to let it bother her. She deleted the message,
hoping it was an isolated incident.
Later that night, as dusk settled in, Cecilia was awakened by a soft rustling sound from outside. Being a light
sleeper, she quickly got up and walked into the living room. “Who's there?” she called out. “Nathaniel, is that
you?”
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She had changed the lock and assumed the noise was Nathaniel trying-and failing-to get in. But when she raised
her voice, the sounds outside abruptly stopped. Peering through the peephole, she saw no one.
An inexplicable fear gripped her. Returning to her bedroom, she barricaded the door with sobjects. Lying
back in bed, she couldn’t shake the image of the disturbing photograph from earlier.
With her hearing aid broken and her device for directly contacting Sven being repaired, she had no choice but to
communicate with Sven via phone.
“Sven,” she whispered into the phone.
“I'm here.”
“Are you asleep? Can you cover to my place?”
“All right,” Sven replied, immediately stepping out of his car.
As Sven made his way to her apartment, he failed to notice a man slipping away into the shadows.
Meanwhile, Nathaniel, who lived next door, also heard scommotion from Cecilia's side. He vaguely heard
her calling his name.
He recalled telling her to call on him if she ever needed anything. Assuming that Cecilia had finally cto an
understanding, Nathaniel quickly changed into something more presentable. Glancing at his reflection in the
mirror, he headed out to find her.
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Chapter 273 Trouble At The Company
Sven arrived first at Cecilia's place. She told him about the terrifying text message she had received and the
unsettling sound of someone trying to pick her lock.
“I'll check outside,” Sven said, just as a knock echoed through the apartment.
Sven swiftly moved to the door, ready for anything. But when he opened it, he found Nathaniel standing there,
clad in a dark bathrobe. Nathaniel’s dark eyes narrowed when he saw a strange man in Cecilia's home.
Sven, recognizing Nathaniel, retracted his fist and suppressed his hostility. He turned to Cecilia. “Ms. Smith?”
Cecilia hadn't expected Nathaniel to be at the door. Assuming that the earlier prank had also been his doing, she
said, “Sorry for the trouble, Sven. Everything's fine now. You should go and rest.” “Sven bowed respectfully
before glancing at Nathaniel and leaving.
Nathaniel abruptly shut the door behind him with a resounding slam. ““Who was he?“” he demanded.”
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“It has nothing to do with you.”
These four words, again.
Nathaniel’s patience was nearly at its limit. “Cback to Tudela withtomorrow,” he ordered.
Cecilia's eyes widened slightly. “I'm not going back.”
“You don’t have a choice!” Nathaniel said sternly as he strode toward her, casually undoing the belt around his
waist and tossing his bathrobe aside.
Startled, Cecilia quickly turned away. “What are you doing?”
Nathaniel wrapped his arms around her from behind, pulling her close. “Weren't you calling forjust now
because you needed something?”
Every nerve in Cecilia's body was on edge. Her face flushed red. “I never called for you!” she insisted, struggling
to break free from his grasp.
But Nathaniel held her tighter, and with a swift motion, he scooped her up into his arms. He whispered in her «
ear, “Do you have any idea how long I've been holding back?”
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