Chapter 43
The more Mikayla thought about it, the more absurd it seemed. She decided it must be the stress from work
making her mind wander.
As though her secrets were discovered, Natasha hurriedly wheeled herself over and covered the painting with a
fine silk cloth
in her smile.
"You saw it, Mikayla" she said with a hint of embarrassment in
"Natasha, you have the right to pursue your happiness. Mikayla smiled faintly.
In the lamplight, Mikayla's beauty captivated Natasha. From the moment Natasha laid eyes on Mikayla, she
sensed the latter's innate elegance and nobility, befitting of her aristocratic lineage.
"Mikayla, you're beautiful. You suit Carlos better than Deidre. Natasha exclaimed, her eyes gleaming. "Have you
met Deidre? She had been here at the Ludwig mansion with Carlos before and even cby a few days ago...
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇt"I think | have... Mikayla was unsure.
"Deidre Mikayla remembered the woman who seemed to have a complicated relationship with Carlos back at
Septem Nightclub. Though she wasn't sure if it was just a misconception, she felt like Natasha was hinting at
something
"Have you- Natasha was interrupted before she could finish her words.
"Mika, it's tto go Carlos stood at the door, his brows furrowing imperceptibly.
"Okay." Mikayla responded.
After bidding farewell to Garrett and Selena, Mikayla handed the monetary gift in her bag to Natasha before
getting into the Ford with Carlos, With a light veil of quiet music covering them, the car felt warm and cozy.
"Don't get too close to Natasha in the future," Carlos said suddenly.
"All right." Though Mikayla didn't understand why, she unconditionally trusted Carlos’ words. She believed he
wouldn't harm her. "By the way, Carlos, how did you know Conrad has a mistress?"
"I guessed" Carlos kept his eyes on the road ahead.
"You did?" Mikayla was surprised.
"Yeah, and | guessed right, didn't I? A faint smile tugged at the corner of Carlos lips.
"The DNA test... Mikayla said as she thought. It couldn't have been fake, could in?
"As you suspected, twas tight, so | managed to fake one," Carlos said.
‘Carlos, who gave you such confidence? Mikayla was speechless, her mind reeling with disbelief. Suddenly, she
recalled how she confidently presented the DNA test earlier. If Conrad had found out, she would have wanted to
disappear on the spot.
Upon seeing Mikayla's face contort with myriad emotions, Carlos gaze softened, the curve of his lips deepening
"Just kidding. It's real. Carlos's hand, resting on the steering wheel, moved slowly and accurately to grasp
Mikayla's slightly chilly hand. "I have to thank Elvis for this. I'm rarely in Xosa, so he providedwith all the
information."
Mikayla didn't resist Carlos touch, her blue eyes giving him a playful glance.
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"Mika, if you keep this up, | won't be able to control myself, Carlos said, his grip on the steering wheel tightening
slightly.
It wasn't Mikayla's first tin love, so she understood what Carlos meant. Not knowing if it was the warmth of
the car's heater or something else, she felt her cheeks flush. She rolled down the window, inluling deeply the
fresh air from outside, feeling much better
"Mika," Carlos called
"Mmm... Mikayla hummed, turning her head in response,
The next moment, warmili spread across her lips, and a tantalizing scent filled her nostrils. Mikayla couldn't
believe her eyes as she gazed at Carlos' sharply defined handsface and long, captivating eyelashes up
close. Her breath slowed.
"Close your eyes, he whispered, his voice rich and intoxicating,
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hair and unsettling their minds.