She could truly feel the warmth of home only when she returned to the Sullivan family. Even if she did nothing, just quietly watching her family bicker and banter together, she felt genuinely happy and content from the bottom of her heart."Don't worry, I'll stay in Topola for a while longer. I'll stay here to accompany you!" Natasha reassured.As she spoke, she reached out and lightly massaged Austin's shoulders and back, her palm rhythmically kneading and patting, creating a comfortable sensation.Being massaged by Natasha, Austin became relaxed, showing a gentle and contented smile that couldn't be hidden on his face.Sitting in his chair, he enjoyed the comfortable feeling. Then he suddenly remembered something.He signaled for Natasha to stop. "Natty... When you came to Topola, did the Grayson family give you a hard time?"If they did, you must tell Grandpa. Grandpa will support you!"Although everyone in the Sullivan family was extremely reluctant when Natty insisted on ma
"I'm serious. This is a decision I've made after careful consideration," Austin answered while stroking his beard. He was thinking while smiling.Natasha raised an eyebrow, being left speechless. Was such a ridiculous idea actually the result of careful consideration?This was the Sullivan family's industry, after all!Even if it were to be given away, Natasha didn't want to give it to Joshua. Not to mention, there was Natalie by Joshua's side. If Natalie were to marry into the Grayson family in the future, wouldn't that be equivalent to directly giving the Sullivan family's industry to Natalie? She wouldn't stand for it!Austin beckoned Natasha over, indicating for Natasha to come closer.Natasha reluctantly walked over.Austin said while gently holding Natasha's hand, "Natty, after some consideration, I think that we were too stubborn before. We have always wanted to pick a good husband for you and didn't want you to suffer at your in-laws' place."But we were wrong. W
Austin's mood suddenly became somewhat low.He then sighed…Natasha would definitely get bored staying with an old man like himself.Young people nowadays liked to hang out with those of their own age... Where would you find a young girl staying at home to accompany her grandpa?Austin silently lowered his head and remained silent.Natasha noticed Austin's change in mood and quickly tried to make up for it. "Grandpa, don't worry, I'll definitely make time to come and see you often in the future."By then, when she moved to Topola, there would be plenty of time.But Austin thought that the reason Natasha said this was just to comfort him seeing him sad.He forced a smile, "Alright... Then you must come often. I will be waiting at home."Natasha listened to Austin's perfunctory words and understood his inner thoughts.He seemed to not believe her words.He must think that because she was so focused on Joshua, she wouldn't have time for the Sullivan family.Natasha couldn't he
Natalie continued to frantically search inside the blanket with her hands, trying to find that clear pendant.She almost flipped the entire blanket but still couldn't find a trace of the pendant.Where did it go... Natalie imagined countless possibilities in her mind. Maybe it was lost, maybe someone picked it up, maybe it was broken...But under no circumstances could it be taken by Joshua.She needed to make sure that the pendant didn't fall into Joshua's hands.Once he discovered that the pendant was fake, she would be completely finished.Although she hadn't carefully examined what the real pendant looked like.But Natalie was sure that the real and the fake were definitely different.Once Joshua discovered some clues, everything about wealth and glory and being a wealthy wife would have nothing to do with her...She would lose everything she had now and become just another insignificant branch member of the Sullivan family.Natalie frantically searched inside the blank
She was eager to know what Joshua was really looking at.But Joshua didn't say a word, just kept staring at her.Moreover, Joshua inherently had a pair of icy, cold eyes. When he became serious, others couldn't figure out what he was thinking at all.The more he stared at her, the more flustered she became.This eerie atmosphere lasted for a long time. Natalie finally couldn't bear Joshua's gaze and completely surrendered.She spoke coquettishly and fearfully at the same time, "Josh, what's wrong?"You're staring at me without saying a word and it is making me feel uneasy."Can you stop looking at me like this..." Natalie grabbed Joshua's sleeve, looking pitiful."If you haven't done anything wrong, why feel afraid?" Joshua asked.His eyes remained serious."I... I..." Natalie tried to gather her thoughts."I just..." Natalie couldn't think of any explanation, so she just tightened her head, closed her eyes, and pretended to be exhausted."Josh... My head seems to ache agai
Natalie turned pale.Joshua's gaze was fixed on her, waiting for her explanation.He played with the pendant in his hand. The pendant wasn't large, but it appeared even smaller being held in Joshua's large palm.Looking from afar, the material of the pendant seemed excellent. Joshua stroked the contours of the protruding "Sullivan" with his fingers. "Is this pendant from the Sullivan family?"In fact, he felt something was off when the pendant fell to the ground that afternoon.Pendants were usually fragile, let alone Natalie's pendant, which was made of sapphire.It was widely known that although sapphire was hard, it was extremely brittle. The higher the quality of the material, the more fragile it tended to be.Although Natalie's pendant looked like sapphire, it didn't break or even scratch when it fell from such a height.The Sullivan family was prominent in the capital so all their items were of superior quality.If this pendant was from the Sullivan family, it must have
After all, Natalie's resolute demeanor was too convincing.Moreover, Natalie's mother had passed away. No one would use their deceased mother to make such a ruthless oath.Believe it or not, if he continued to question her like this, it would seem like he lacked compassion.Seeing Joshua's expression soften slightly, Natalie, who was still kneeling moved forward a few steps.She blinked her eyes, looked up at Joshua, and spoke softly, "Josh... Is there something I did wrong that made you unhappy?"If you feel uncomfortable, then punish me as you see fit. I won't complain."I just don't want to be treated like this without reason, so I made the oath to prove myself..."If you have any opinions, please tell me. I will improve myself."Although Natalie was kneeling, she was very straight.Her appearance seemed gentle and weak, but she looked tough. Her eyes were clear as if they contained precious light, making her look like someone unjustly accused.Looking at Natalie, Joshua h
There was a table placed within the spacious dining room.The table was crafted from thick poplar wood without any paint on it. The wood grain on the tabletop was clear, and if one leaned in close, they could catch a faint scent of wood.Natasha looked up.Austin sat in the middle. He looked serious with a hint of formality, which was quite different from the usual.Looking to the left of Austin, another elderly man wearing a green robe exuding both a sense of vicissitudes and a hint of dignified authority was sitting on the left.Natasha scrutinized him seriously, trying to recall the man's name from her memory but she couldn't recall anything.She didn't know this person.Behind this elderly man stood two bodyguards, both burly men with straight postures and disciplined gazes, clearly well-trained.It was extremely rare in Topola for someone to be able to bring bodyguards into the Sullivan Villa.Although the Sullivans' style of doing things was relatively relaxed, it didn't