Chapter 895 Her gentle and caring demeanor only made his protective instincts kick into high gear. "Greta, if I, Rhodes, can't even look out for a delicate woman like you, wouldn't that be a real joke? Let's get out of here. As for this so- called genius hacker, nothing special if you ask me. We, the Sharp family, can do without them." With that, he turned and walked away.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtGreta shot Nathalie a smug look. "Sis, you better watch your back." With those words, Greta turned on her heel and strutted off after him.
Nathalie watched him walk away, her eyes growing dark.
She turned her gaze to Morris. "Nathan, why did you agree to work for the Sharp family?" Confused, she continued, "The Maple Company is yours, and you built Stewart Enterprise from scratch. If it's wealth you're after, I can give both companies back to you. There's no need to go looking elsewhere." After a moment's pause, Nathalie added, a bit downcast, "I get it now. You must really want to leavebehind. But if you join the Sharp family, we'll end up on opposing sides. I don't want to fight against you. So, I'll just resign from the company tomorrow." Morris felt a pang in his heart. Nathalie was sharp, having figured out half the story.
Suddenly, he took her hand. "Nathalie, I've got other reasons for heading to the Sharp family." Puzzled, Nathalie asked, "What could the Sharp family possibly offer you? You don't care for money, fame, or crowds." Nathalie's eyes widened as if a light bulb went off.
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏmShe crouched down to meet Morris's eyes, staring intently. "Nathan, could your past be tied to the Sharp family?" Morris gave a small, wry smile. "You don't miss a thing, Nathalie." Nathalie slapped her forehead in frustration. "How could I have been so dumb? I've upset the Sharp family your family, no less... I've just made reconnecting with them a whole lot harder for you." She was filled with regret. Morris gently held her hand. "Nathalie, don't beat yourself up. Whether my connection with the Sharp family runs deep or shallow, it's all up to fate. If they can't tell right from wrong, then there's no point in reconnecting." Nathalie sighed. "I wonder what role that man plays in the Sharp family?" Morris's eyes turned cold. "I don't care who he is. If he sets his sights on you, Nathalie, he's going to have to deal withfirst." Nathalie quickly held him back. "Nathan, we've both been on our own since we were kids, never knowing the joy of a happy family. I might never get to experience that, but if you can find happiness in family, then I'll be happy for you too." Morris looked at her, lost in thought.
Nathalie was the kind of girl who could treasure a single piece of m candy for a lifetYet, life's sweetness had always been in short supply for her. "Alright, I'll give it my all." Nathalie nodded, "Okay."
After taking in the beauty of Riverside Park, the earlier tension felt like just a passing moment, quickly fading away.
Nathalie and Morris reluctantly made their way back home. The Content is of novelenglish.net!