When She Rose From the Ashes

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Chapter 14 | Want to Do It Again

Chapter 14 | Want to Do It Again

Natalie looked at Baron's phone in confusion, then took it from him.

On the screen was a livestream.

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In it, a mental patient was holding Sharon hostage at knifepoint. She was dressed in a hospital gown, and while

doctors and nurses blocked the door, they couldn’t remove him from the room.

He was agitated, shouting furiously.

“Move! Get out of the way! She’s my wife! I'm taking my wife home!”

Sharon was sobbing uncontrollably.

“I'm not your wife! Help! Jensen, save me!”

Her makeup was smeared all over her face, tears and snot streaming down as she wailed.

Quincy had collapsed on the floor in terror, pleading with the man not to hurt Sharon.

But the more they spoke, the more unhinged the patient became.

“If you don’t move, I'll die with my wife right here!”

“No! | don’t want to die!”

Sharon was truly terrified-her voice cracked with hysteria.

The tension in the hospital room skyrocketed.

Natalie watched the livestream, then looked up at Baron.

“You did this?”

Baron nodded lightly.

“I heard Jensen was forcing you to go to the station to delete the video, so | set up a little diversion. If he actually

cared about you, he wouldn't have abandoned you at a crash site just to rush to Sharon.”

Natalie didn’t react. No expression at all.

She set the phone down and stared coldly at Baron.

“Why are you helping me?”

Baron suddenly braced both hands on the table and leaned in, stopping when there was barely an inch between

their faces.

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His breath was hot against her skin, the air between them suddenly charged with something ambiguous.

“What if | said you slept withand now | want to do it again?”

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Without warning. Natalie grabbed his collar, yanked him forward, and pressed her lips against his.

Baron's eyes widened. Just as he started to respond, she shoved him away without a trace of warmth.

“Natalie!”

His voice thundered with a mix of rage and shock.

But Natalie just giggled.

I'm hungry. Let's eat.”

“I'm hungry too,” Baron muttered through clenched teeth.

Damn woman, he thought. She's toying with me.

But when he looked at her smiling face, he ultimately sat back down and clapped his hands. Dishes began

arriving immediately.

Natalie watched the restaurant’s signature dishes roll in like they were free. She was sure now-Baron’s identity

was far from ordinary.

She cleared her throat and said, “What happened yesterday... | just wanted a one-night stand. I'm not looking

for anything more. So once we finish this meal, let's part ways.”

Baron's eyes darkened. Though he reined in his aggression, Natalie still sensed it clearly.

She chuckled. “As you can see, | loved Jensen for five years. And in the end, | got tossed aside. Love is poison to

me. I've finally learned how to survive-1'm not about to let myself fall back into that trap. I'm sorry.”

When she mentioned Jensen, Baron caught the flicker of pain in her eyes. His pale, slender fingers curled slightly.

“Fine,” he said calmly. “Then let's skip the love talk. If you ever want someone to sleep with again, you can come

tofirst.”

Natalie's lips twitched.

That reckless stunt of hers would probably remain a one-tthing.

All she wanted now was to leave this place and live her life in peace. No need to explain that to Baron, though.

“Let's eat.”

She picked up her fork and started digging in.

Baron didn’t push her any further. He picked up his own fork and casually took a few bites-but even in that,

Natalie noticed his refined table manners.

He had to be from a powerful family.

And Natalie had sworn never to get tangled up with men like that again.

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The vestream was still playing on the phone,

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Jensen had rushed back to the hospital, panting. When he saw the knife-wielding man threatening Sharon,

his eyes turned red.

Tellwhat you want. Whatever it is, I'll give it to you. Just don’t hurt her!”

Sharon saw him and screamed.

Jensen’ Help me! Please!”

The patient grew agitated from her screams and began swinging the knife wildly.

In that split second. Jensen lunged forward, yanked Sharon out of the way-and got slashed across the

arm

Blood splattered into the air.

Jensen!”

Sharon clung to his bleeding arm, sobbing uncontrollably.

The attacker was quickly subdued by hospital staff and dragged away.

It might have looked like a chaotic mess, but to Natalie, one thing was crystal clear:

Jensen would risk his life for Sharon.

Even the racing accident five years ago... that had been because of Sharon too.

Suddenly, it all felt meaningless.

She closed the livestream and handed the phone back to Baron.

“Thanks for everything you did. But stay out of my business from now on. Jensen runs Ocean City. If you cross

him, it won't end well for you.”

She didn’t want to drag Baron into her mess.

Baron just scoffed. “Jensen? He's not even in my league.”

Natalie smiled faintly, saying nothing.

She'd noticed the scripture embroidered into the cuff of Baron's sleeve.

“You into scripture?”

The question caught Baron off guard. He glanced at his cuff, a strange emotion flickering in his eyes.

“Something like that.”

“Letdesign a pair of cufflinks for you, then. Consider it a thank-you gift.”

His eyes lit up instantly.

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“A custom design from Master Sunny herself?”

Natalie wasn’t expecting him to say her noutright. She blinked, then gave a small nod.

“Yes. Designed by me.”

Then I'll treasure it.”

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Baron didn’t even bother hiding his excitement. It made the air around them feel sticky with warmth.

“It won't take long,” Natalie said, smiling. “Maybe about a week.”

Seven days. That was how long she had left in Ocean City.

She'd give the gift before she left. Then they’d go their separate ways.

Baron didn’t know that, though. All he knew was that he was getting a gift from her-and he was thrilled.

They finished their meal in a surprisingly good mood. Natalie insisted on paying, and Baron didn’t argue.

She also refused his offer to drive her hand returned to the villa on her own.

Everything was already packed. But to design Baron's cufflinks, she had to pull out her sketch paper and pens

again.

Thinking of the pattern on his sleeve, she was struck by inspiration.

She began sketching quickly.

Tflew. She didn’t notice how long she’d been at it-until the design was complete.

Only then did she realize...

There was someone else in the room.

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