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The Billionaire's Mistake 15
A week had passed since Christmas, and Nathalie was back to her work for Johannes. She woke up early to prepare all the paperwork she needed to address at the meeting later. Nathalie glanced at her watch; it was about time her brother called her to say hi. She took her tablet and waited for him. She always does the waiting so her brother can take his time. "Hey, Nathan!" [Sis,] his smile was so genuine that Nathan's handsome face was apparent even though he looked thin. His ash blonde, wavy hair compliments the whiteness of his skin. His nose is tall like his sister's. His eyes are blue, just like Nathalie's. The only thing that distinguishes the two is the color of their hair. Everything else was a carbon copy. "I miss you, Nathan," she leaned towards the screen as if she could touch him if she touched her tablet. [It's your fault for not spending the Christmas with me,] he scolded her. He even rolled his eyes. How cute. Nathan is a sixteen-year-old who spent almost his time ins
The Billionaire's Mistake 16
Johannes woke up earlier than usual. He took a bath and went to the kitchen with his tablet."Sir," he nodded at the chef as he guided him to the working area. Johannes is learning how to cook. He searched for a European dish that Nathalie would surely like."He had been coming here for a week now?""Really? How does he take time to cook? He got world-class chefs in his kitchen. Why would he learn how to cook?""I heard it's for a woman?""What? I heard it's because of a habit he had recently picked up,""No! I'm certain it's about a woman. Didn't you know he had been sending flowers to a woman in his company for over a month now?""Sir Johannes? Flowers? Woah, that's actually surprising,""Well, shouldn't we feel happy about it? I thought I'd never see him get that interested in a woman after what happened five years ago,""Shh! Do you want to get fired?!"Johannes heard them, but he could not bring himself to scold them. His head is full of how he should cook this meal for Nathalie.
The Billionaire's Mistake 17
"What? Your father came back? I... I thought he was dead?" Harries could not believe her ears. In front of her is Nathalie, who was still in shock as she witnessed her father earlier this morning. She thought he was dead... or that was what she had come to believe as she was not sure where he could have been after they left them with all those debts he accumulated after indulging in gambling. "What happened? Why did he come back? Why now when he had all the chance in the past?" Harries asked. Nathalie smiled bitterly. She remembered how silly she was expecting him to come back because he had finally come to his senses. She was wrong. Again. She was wrong to believe that her father was a good man. He was... He was a good man. Last night... Nathalie kept shaking as she waited outside the emergency room. Johannes approached her, giving her a bottle of water. "Drink," She stared at him, her face full of worry. Nathalie could not even understand why she would worry about a man who had
The Billionaire's Mistake 18
"A date?" Nathalie asked, looking at Johannes, who had just mentioned it while they were eating. They're in France right now after a business meeting for a client. "U-huh, are you in?" "Why all of a sudden? And aren't we dating right now?" She asked, confused. They had been visiting famous restaurants around France after they arrived here yesterday. "You call this date when we're simply eating?" Johannes raised a brow. He had never considered eating, which is a necessity, like a date. This is a different matter. "Then what are the things you consider dating, boss?" Nathalie asked. She knew he would have a different idea about dating as he was not accustomed to the life that Nathalie had. She also knew because she used to watch her parents date, and this was never something like mere eating outside. They would visit countries and watch theaters. Nathalie's family had really come to ruin. They used to go around the globe. Eating different cuisines from all over the world. She had
The Billionaire's Mistake 19
"When is the wedding?" The crowd immediately fell into silence as the old man stared at Nathalie, who was as red as a tomato right now. Johannes chuckled as he waited for the woman to respond. Even the other members of their family looked into Nathalie's way. She gulped as she processed the situation she was pitched in. It was the first time that Mr. Alejandro had been this bold in telling that he really wanted Nathalie in the family. She was about to open her mouth when Brian suddenly laughed. "Sorry," he said, still laughing. "It's just funny how everyone seemed like they saw an angel when Abuelo said that. Come on, people, you all know how much Abuelo adores this little woman right here," he smirked, winking at Nathalie. Johannes glared at him, but he simply smirked and played with his utensils. Their grandfather faked a cough and smiled at Nathalie. "It would be nice to get married by the end of this year," he said. Nathalie faked a smile. The year had just started, and this
The Billionaire's Mistake 20
Nathalie's POV I am staring at the papers before me when another cup of coffee was served. It's the third time this week that he's brewing me one. Last week it was lunch meals, and now he's trying to make coffee. I don't know if it was because I mentioned last time that I really love to drink coffee to start my day. He was not even present at the time. I was only with Clinton! How could those things reach him that fast? "Where are you going?" he asks. Johannes stands up from his seat and walks in front of me. His thick brows furrowed, confused. I am not surprised that he is. It's the first time I would take an undertime. Did Clinton not relay it to him? I made sure he knew that I would be leaving for the afternoon. Harries called me over because she's not feeling well. Her husband is out of the country, and she's really not comfortable with the maids. She sometimes acts like a kid whenever she has the chance. "I will be taking my leave, boss," "Now? Why? You still have three hou
The Billionaire's Mistake 21
"How much is it? I'll pay you," Johannes took his wallet out of his pocket and counted the money in front of the man. It should be fine since he's paying anyway, but Pablo did not take it in a good light. He felt insulted, degraded, small... His blood boils at the thought that Johannes is looking down on him.He hates it. It was the same look in the eye that gazed at him when he was still in jail... when he was still powerless. Pablo laughed sarcastically, making his minions laugh with him. He glared at Johannes and punched him without much thought."Boss!"Johannes is on the floor, holding his bruised jaw. Blood is evident on his lips, and his eyes are dark. He's mad. Nathalie went to him and checked his condition."You're bleeding!" She panicked. She took her purse and looked for a hanky. Johannes stopped her."It's fine," he said and stood up. Johannes looks at Pablo as if a predator wanting to eat his prey. "Don't you know who I am?" Johannes asked. Pablo stared at him and laugh
The Billionaire's Mistake 22
"Go on, cry on me," Nathalie stared at Johannes. Her ocean-blue eyes were raging with emotions, yet only silent cries could be heard from her. Johannes pulled her into a hug and embraced her in his arms. She cried. And cried. And cried. Nathalie cried for so long that her tears dried up as Johannes's shirt was wet. When she finally calmed down, she stared at Johannes's amber-colored eyes. It calmed her. It always does. "Thank you," she mumbled as she pulled herself away from the man, but Johannes grabbed her arm. Nathalie gazed at his hand against her arm, it was not tight, but she felt like she could not walk away because of such a loose grip. "Nathalie," his voice sounded so profound. Nathalie was stunned when she felt something tingling in her stomach when he voiced out her name. It was just a mention of her name, but it felt really different in a way. "Nathalie," again, he called her name. Nathalie and Johannes were staring intently at each other when a fake cough broke th
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