Forbidden Heat novel Chapter 202

**ring ring**

Lucien stared at his mobile screen and began to frown. The unsaved but well remembered number displaying on his mobile’s screen is from one of the people that he dreads talking to the most. He took a deep breath before connecting the line.

“Lucien…” spoke a woman with a deep voice which always sounded tired and serious.

“…Madame Francesca,” Lucien replied with a slight bow. He bowed out of habit even though the other party could not see him from the other end of the line.

“No need to be so formal to your sister. Congratulations on your second marriage,” Francesca spoke slowly making sure to properly enunciate each and every word.

“Thank you very much, Francesca…” Lucien replied as he wondered what she wanted from him. Francesca never called him unless she wanted something.

“I will make sure that my son and I are there for your big day. Please pass on my congratulations to your soon-to-be new wife,” Francesca continued.

“Thank you. I will do as you bid,” Lucien replied in a tense voice. Francesca has not yet gotten to her objective for this call.

“Let me get straight to the point. My son, Zak, wants Natalia to attend the upcoming premiere event for his new movie,” Francesca stated flatly.

“Yes, of course. I would be happy for Natalia to attend,” Lucien replied with a little relief in his voice. This is such a small favor and Lucien was confused why she even bother calling about it. The answer was clear: Zak had requested for her to do so.

“That’s wonderful. Thank you for your help Lucien. I hope Natalia will continue to be such a close companion to my Zak and I hope to have your support in every way possible regarding this matter,” Francesca said in a firm voice.

“Yes…of course, I understand,” Lucien replied swiftly. Zak and Natalia have always been close. To promise for them to remain close is not a difficult task, Lucien thought. He never had any intention of separating Natalia from one of her closest friends.

“Good. I hope I have made myself clear. Thank you, Lucien,” Francesca thanked Lucien before hanging up without giving him time to respond.

That was a little shocking…but if this is all she wanted then good. She could have asked for more complicated things…

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**Earlier that day**

“It’s me,” Zak spoke through the phone.

“Zak. You know I’m always happy when you call…which is rarely,” Francesca replied flatly. It is ultra-rare for her only son to be the one calling her.

“I have something for you to do for me,” Zak stated without emotions.

“You mean that you have a favor to ask of me?” Francesca replied with a grin on her lips.

“I want Natalia to attend the upcoming premiere of my movie with me. Natalia will remain by my side until I decide that I no longer need her. I want Natalia to always be fully accessible to me. You will tell her father that and get him to comply. Do you understand?” Zak ordered his mother in a monotonous voice.

“And? What will I get in return?” Francesca replied cunningly. Nothing comes without a price and her son knows that very well.

“I’ll continue to do what you and the elders tell me to do,” Zak stated.