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There were many brilliant women out there whose achievements were discredited just because they had some help
from their husbands. Many assumed that successful women only managed to progress that well because of their
husband's help.
For example, Stephanie Whittaker was a talented woman, but she had borrowed some money from her husband to
establish her business. That got everyone to assume that her husband was responsible for all of her achievements.
No one ever stopped to consider how her husband simply made that initial investment and that the company's
growth after that was all the fruits of her labor.
Shane didn't want the narrow-minded public to see his wife like that.
Natalie looked into Shane's eyes and instantly knew what he was worried about. Warmth filled her heart, and she
said, “I got it. Thank you, Darling.”
Shane caressed her hair. “We're married, so you never need to thank me.”
Natalie grinned and nodded.
“Here, you can keep it.” Shane handed her the card.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇt“No, I can't. This is—”
“A part of my salary which I'm giving my wife for her to maintain the house,” Shane cut her off.
Natalie was at a loss for words. She paused for a moment before she accepted the card and replied, “Okay, since
you put it that way, I will keep it then.”
“Mmm.” Shane nodded.
The two of them stayed in the studio for a while until the housekeeper knocked on their door and told them that
their supper was ready. Only then did the two lovebirds exit the room.
Two nights passed soon after, and it was the day of Natalie and Shane's wedding.
The couple did not invite many over. There were only about a hundred guests.
On top of that, the media were not invited so their wedding was not publicized.
Natalie and Shane thought that it was unnecessary to make such a big deal out of the matter. They also worried
that Sean's men would slip in while disguising themselves as a reporter.
That was why the wedding was done in a low-key manner.
And this was what Natalie wanted as well. She preferred a small wedding, and she did not want her wedding
ceremony to be publicized endlessly. It was true that it would be nice to be the center of everyone's attention, and it
would make her feel like a celebrity. However, that would make it so that most of the blessings she received were
faked. Only a handful would genuinely wish her a happy life, and she would have to deal with the jealous and
hateful comments online. Rather than going through all that, she would prefer to invite only a few close friends. At
least then it would be a proper celebration, instead of a day when her chore was to keep a fake smile on at all
times.
At this moment, Joyce, Lina, and Sally were in the dressing room with Natalie, keeping her company.
The three ladies weren't Natalie's bridesmaid, though. Shane didn't have anyone to be his groomsmen, so naturally,
Natalie dismissed the idea of having any bridesmaid, too. Only Connor and Sharon would remain as the flower girl
and flower boy.
Although Joyce and the others felt a little sad that they couldn't be her bridesmaids, they weren't unreasonable
people as they got over it rather quickly.
“You look so beautiful today, Nat,” complimented Joyce. She was standing behind Natalie and was staring at the
latter's reflection in the mirror.
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏmSally and Lina nodded in agreement. “It's true. I have never seen a more beautiful bride in my life.”
The ladies' compliments got Natalie to blush in embarrassment. “You will be just as beautiful when it's your big day.”
“Haha, let's hope that's true, then,” said the ladies.
Natalie giggled with them, but she dared not move too much as the manicurist was giving her a manicure at that
time. She didn't want to cause the manicurist to mess up.
At a random spot outside, Lucy had her janitor uniform on and was wiping the chair clean half-heartedly while
scanning the wedding hall.
It wasn't an enormous place, but the decorations were regal and exquisite. It made one feel as though they had
walked into a fairy tale, and everything was so beautiful that it was virtually impossible to look away.
That was her dream wedding, and the groom was the man she loved. Unfortunately, she wasn't the bride.
Sorrow was written on her face as that thought ran past her mind.
The team leader of the janitorial crew glared at her in distaste before marching over. “I'm warning you, Lucy. Today
is Mr. Thompson's wedding, so don't you dare cause a scene. If I'm in trouble, I will drag you down with me. Do you
hear me?” she bellowed.
If not for the lack of manpower that day, she would not have arranged for Lucy to come over. After all, everyone in
the office knew how Lucy felt about Shane.
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