Chasing the Unexpected

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“Nathaniel, what do you wann?” Rebecca ad

Seeing the wariness and feat in her eyes, Nathaniel emiled and calmly toole a seat across from ber

“I’m not here to do anything. I just wanted to chat,” he replied.

Rebecca’s hands trembled subconsciously in her lap, convinced that this must be some new way for Nathaniel to torment her. If her response didn’t satisfy him, he would definitely resort to violence again.

Sadly, she had nowhere else to go.

Taking a deep breath, she forced herself to meet his gaze and said, “Don’t forget, I’m supposed to go out to sea with Mr. Nuttall the day after tomorrow. If he finds out I’m hurt…

Nathaniel chuckled. “Don’t worry. I won’t lay a finger on you today.”

Rebecca’s tense back relaxed slightly at his words, but she still looked at him with lingering

fear.

“What do you want to talk about?” she asked.

For the past few years, Nathaniel had treated her with disdain, even hatred, blaming her for the fallout between him and Damon. They rarely had these peaceful moments together.

Rebecca couldn’t shake the feeling that something was off.

“The Preston Group is considering trying to expand our business overseas. You spent a few years in Meristate, right? What do you think about expanding there?” Nathaniel asked. Rebecca frowned. The Preston Group was struggling domestically. Blindly expanding overseas would be akin to walking into a dead end. Was Nathaniel losing his mind? However, she could only think that–she didn’t dare say it aloud.

“I don’t think Meristate is very suitable. I believe the Preston Group should focus on developing within the country instead,” she answered.

Nathaniel narrowed his eyes. “You spent so many years abroad. Why don’t you tell me about your life as a student there? It could help me gauge potential opportunities.” All content © N/.ôvel/Dr/ama.Org.

Rebecca’s heart raced. If Nathaniel found out about the things she had done while living abroad, he would surely despise her even more,

“Well… there’s not much to say. I just went to classes and stayed in my apartment when I didn’t have any,” she lied.

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Upon noticing her hands curling up in her lap, Nathaniel’s gaze turned cold.

Rebecca’s life abroad couldn’t possibly have been as simple as she claimed. After all, many businessmen had hinted to him that she was skilled and open–minded, suggesting he send her back to entertain them again.

“Really? You must have made some friends while you were abroad. Why haven’t I ever seen you in contact with anyone these past few years?” Nathaniel probed.

A bad premonition surged in Rebecca’s heart, making her dig her nails into her palm.

She instead asked, “Nathaniel… why are you suddenly asking about this? Most of my friends are in Meristate, and since it’s unlikely we’ll meet again, we haven’t really kept in touch.”

Nathaniel’s gaze turned even colder when he failed to reveal anything.

“Rebecca, are you hiding something from me?” he asked.

“N–No… I’m not…” Rebecca’s face turned pale, her smile frozen in place.

“Make sure you’re telling the truth. Otherwise, I’ll make you regret it!” Nathaniel warned.

With that, he stood up and left the living room.

Once the silence returned, Rebecca finally exhaled sharply, though unease still gripped her

heart.

Why was Nathaniel suddenly asking about her past abroad? He couldn’t have figured out she was planning to run off with his money, could he?

The thought made her heart race, but she quickly calmed herself. If Nathaniel truly knew, he wouldn’t have just warned her so calmly–he would have beaten her up by now.