Natalie jaw dropped as she tried to comprehend what she just heard. It was just difficult to process, as she felt chills run down her spine. Her gaze fixed on Javier like he had grown two horns in his head, as she felt the blood in her vein freezing.“Marry me, Natalie,” Javier repeated, moving closer to Natalie, with a sly smirk forming on his lower lips, watching her every reaction.He knew she hated him as much as he did, how ever he needed her than ever in that moment. He believed that only Natalie could stand up to Olivia and Alverdo because of her bravery and sharper tongue.Kate, who was standing behind, widened her eyes in shock. She couldn’t believe her long time celebrity crush was proposing to her best friend, and she felt a pang of jealousy within. Elvin on the other hand was stunned, wondering if the proposal was really coming from Javier.“Over my dead body!” Natalie spat, her face scrunching up in disgust. She couldn’t stand the sight of him for even a second, let alone
Kiel looked at both sisters with dropped jaws, as he was shot of words, because he never knew that Jesley was Olivia younger sister. His gaze slowly shifted to Jesley, who had tears clouded in her eyes,as she tried as much as possible to keep herself under control. No doubt, she was so confident that Kiel would choose her, and her lips curved into a smile.Kiel stared at Jesley for a while, as his mind traveled back to the first time he met her at the gym center. How she bravery walked up to him and confused her feelings for him. She wasn’t shy, as she flattered her eyelashes with hope and expectation. Even though he considers her too young to be his girlfriend, yet at the same time, he doesn’t want to break her heart either, by rejecting her proposal.That very day he accepted, Jesley gave her virginity to him without any hint of fear, and she was ready to do more for him, but on the other hand, Kiel knew himself better. He knew that he doesn’t love her.His gaze traveled back to Ol
“What?!" Kate exclaimed in shock, unable to believe what she was hearing from her mother. "You want me to put her in danger even though I clearly told you she turned down his proposal?" She shook her head, staring at her mom in disbelief.Caro chuckled and rolled her eyes. "She only rejected him because you were following her. She's just pretending." She scoffed loudly, causing Kate to furrow her eyebrows in confusion. "Tell me, who wouldn't want to be married to Javier Reyes? Are there still girls like….”“Such girls still exist, mom. I can confidently say that Natalie is one of them!" Kate interrupted her mother, already anticipating what she was going to say.Caro looked at her daughter in disbelief, wondering why Kate didn't want to see things from her own perspective. Why did her daughter always overlook the fact that Natalie always took away every opportunity that came her way from the first day they became friends? Why didn't she want to see that Natalie was like an obstacle pr
Javier was growing concerned as he waited for Elvis to return from his phone call. He hoped that Elvis hadn't left because of Carlo's hurtful comment. Javier's eyes darted around, but he couldn't shake his restlessness. Finally, he decided to go outside and see for himself.As soon as Javier stepped outside, he realized that Elvis was nowhere to be found. He searched the garden, but there was no sign of Elvis. Suddenly, he spotted one of the employees walking by and stopped him."Have you seen Elvis?" Javier asked the employee, who kept his head bowed."Yes, boss. He left a little while ago in his car," the employee replied.Javier nodded and dismissed him, waving his hand. He sighed and quickly retrieved his cell phone from his pants pocket and began calling Elvis. He called Elvis repeatedly, but Elvis never answered any of his calls, which was unusual for him.Javier knew that no matter how angry Elvis was with anyone, he never took it out on him. He always found comfort in talking
Javier stormed out of the building in anger and got into his car, speeding off with the intention of going to Elvis’s house to check on him. However, Helen ran after him, waving for him to stop the car, which he did. He rolled down the window but didn't get out, waiting impatiently for his mother to speak. “Javier, you're leaving already? You haven't had breakfast,” she said. “Come inside, I'll make your coffee just the way you like it.” She said with concern. “I'm not hungry, mother,” Javier replied. “I just want to see Elvis.” Suddenly, Fabby emerged from the building and started walking towards them. She flashed Javier a smile as she got closer. "Grandpa wants to see everyone in the sitting area," she said before running back inside without waiting for Javier's response. Javier's mother motioned for him to get out of the car, and they both entered the building. As they pushed the door open, Javier saw everyone gathered around Grandpa Inder, who was seated in the middle with his
Elvis drove with a sense of urgency, his face covered in sweat as he glanced at Natalie, hoping she would wake up."Natalie, open your eyes. I'm taking you to the hospital now," he shouted, increasing his speed. He finally arrived at High City Hospital, a top facility in New York and also his family's hospital. Elvis didn't bother with the garage and stopped in the middle of the hospital.As soon as some nurses spotted his car, they brought out a wheelchair and headed towards Elvis' car. He quickly got out of his car, opened the back seat, and gently lifted Natalie out, placing her in the wheelchair. The nurse then swiftly wheeled her into the hospital, with Elvis following closely behind.When they reached a certain door, one of the nurses stopped him from going any further. "Please sir, you have to wait outside so the doctor can attend to her," she said."But I'm..." Elvis tried to protest."You can't come in. Just wait here, please," the nurse interrupted him, and without giving h
Chapter 20Javier watched as Olivia ran to him with her arms spread, and she wrapped them around his neck. Javier turned and glanced back at his family, who were smiling broadly at Olivia's drastic reaction.Olivia took advantage of Javier's calm expression and that of his family, and tried to lean over to kiss his lips. However, Javier was quick to stylishly push her away without raising any suspicion from his grandpa. Instead, he leaned over as if he wanted to kiss her chin and whispered softly, "Your breath stinks." He smirked.Olivia quickly moved away from him, feeling a little embarrassed, as her gaze shifted to Helen, who already had her arms stretched out, urging her to come for a hug.“Olivia, the eldest daughter of Alverdo and the late Riley, right?" Grandpa Inder inquired, a smile spreading across his lips."Yes, father. And she is a very good and well-mannered girl. She is the girl Javier is getting married to," Reyes disclosed, also smiling, and Inder nodded in agreement.
Chapter 21 Natalie knew that she had only agreed to the deal because of the large sum of money involved. If her shop hadn't been burned down and she had some money in her bank account, she wouldn't have signed any marriage documents. After a long silence, Natalie's lips suddenly stretched into a smile as an idea struck her mind. This made Javier wonder what was making her smile. "I never knew you were this smart, Mr. Arrogant," she taunted, still gazing at the paper in her hand. "And it's so foolish of you to think you can control me with your terms and conditions," she scoffed, tearing the file into pieces and angrily throwing it across Javier's face. “You should consider yourself lucky that the world's richest billionaire is proposing to marry you. Do you know how many TV stars, models, and celebrities are vying for my attention?” Javier boasted with his head held high. ‘I can't understand why Natalie isn't falling for my charm. I'm handsome, rich, and every woman's dream, so why