Chapter23

Natasha felt a knot form in her stomach as Jason led her into his parents' living room. She'd been looking forward to meeting them, but now that the moment had arrived, she couldn't shake the feeling that something was off.

"Mom, Dad, this is Natasha," Jason said as he introduced her to his parents.

Natasha smiled and extended her hand, hoping to make a good impression. Jason's dad shook her hand warmly and welcomed her, but Jason's mom gave her a more critical once-over.

"So, Natasha, what is it that you do for work?" Jason's mom asked, her voice laced with suspicion.

"I'm a personal escort," Natasha said, feeling her cheeks flush with embarrassment.

Jason's mom's face fell. "I see. And who is it that you escort?"

Natasha swallowed hard. "I work for a billionaire in the city."

Jason's mom pursed her lips. "I have to say, I don't approve of that line of work. It seems quite...unbecoming for someone like Jason's girlfriend."

Natasha felt a wave of hurt wash over her. She knew th