Chapter 841: He drew closer, his breath on Natalie's neck.
"You smell wonderful. What did you want to discuss? We can talk just like this." In the dim garden light, Natalie moaned and held Doug's head, their gazes locked.
Upstairs, Daniela stood on the balcony with a wine glass in hand, her expression detached as she observed the scene below with a disdainful eye.
"Nina, Joyce has changed her outfit," Nina said.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇt"Very well, bring her down," Daniela instructed calmly.
Nina looked where Daniela was staring, noticing Doug's hand slipping inside Natalie's dress.
"Daniela, don't you think it's a bit early to send Joyce down?" Nina asked, hesitating. "Should we delay Joyce until they're finished?" Daniela shook her head. “People always want what they can't have. Since Natalie is maintaining her distant demeanor, let's use that. Doug can look but not touch, heightening the tension for what comes next." Nina understood and nodded.
Then, Daniela added, “Have your media friend take pictures, but hold off on releasing them.” Nina turned to look at Daniela with a start. She had not revealed to Daniela her plans to involve the media to tarnish Natalie's image.
"Daniela, while it's wise not to show mercy to our enemies, we must also prevent them from striking back. Natalie isn't out of moves yet. Why rush?" Daniela warned.
Nina remained quiet for a moment. "Do you mean Linden?" she finally asked. Linden had long harbored feelings for Natalie. If Natalie chose to discard Linden after securing Doug, Linden might well turn violent.
Your next favorite is on gVlnov If that were to happen, they wouldn't need to lift a finger. Others would be eager to remove Natalie from the equation.
Whether through Linden or Joyce, their strategy would be merciless and calculated.
Nina cto the harsh realization that her approach had been far too naive. She found herself drawn to Daniela's sharp intellect and undeniable cunning.
Nina led Joyce, dressed in Elite Lux's finest, from the room.
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏmNoticing Doug was missing, Joyce narrowed her eyes and demanded, "Where is my husband?" Nina gestured toward the dimly lit pavilion.
The muffled sounds of Doug and Natalie breathing heavily echoed from the secluded spot.
With a stern expression, Joyce approached.
She found Natalie and Doug intimately entwined, sharing a kiss.
"Natalie! You brazen woman! How dare you seduce my husband Joyce exploded, startling Natalie into stumbling out of Doug's arms.
Doug, annoyed by the interruption, stood and straightened his attire. As he helped Natalie to her feet, he told Joyce, "What are you upset about? bre We've both had our affairs for stime. I've never meddled in your fling with Alexander!"
Joyce clenched her jaw tightly. Doug had many women outside their m Rever marriage, but she was never bothered, knowing none of those women held a candle to her. But Natalie wasn't like the others. She carried ambition with her, setting her sights on becoming Doug's wife.