Forbidden Heat novel Chapter 4

“Natalia, you are looking for an internship for your last semester of university, right? I would love it if you would consider working for our family’s company after you graduate. Of course, I’m not going to force you but I think it would be a good opportunity for you to learn more about our business during your internship. I spoke to your uncle, Edward, and he thinks you can learn a lot from him by working with him in managing one of our company’s laboratory,” Lucien cheerfully suggested to me with a beaming smile. I didn’t care what he said, I would do anything he asks with that smile.

“Oh sure. I guess it is time that I learn about our business as well…” I replied with a small smile of my own.

“Great then. Edward will be coming over later tonight after he gets off work to discuss some potential roles for you. Feel free to ask him anything.”

With that the dinner came to an end and I rapidly excused myself to go back to my room. I walked upstairs to my room and immediately told my maid that I wanted to spend some time alone. When alone in my room, the emotions that I had bottled up overwhelmed me. I felt tears sting my eyes and rolled down my cheeks slowly as reality sank in that Lucien will soon be marrying another woman. Sure, he has had girlfriends in the past but I did my best to ignore them knowing that none of them would last. I never dreamt that a day would come that I would have to share Lucien with another woman.

**knock knock**

“Natalia, it’s me.” Great, Lucien is here and I am crying my eyes out.

“Please come in…”

Lucien opened the door and immediately strode in to sit beside me on my bed.

“Congratulations on your engagement, Lucien,” I faked a smile and tried to keep my voice from cracking. I need to hold back my tears!

“Thank you … but … if you are really happy for me … why does it look like you’ve been crying?”

I’m not surprised. Lucien knows me very well after all.

“Listen to me, Natalia. It’s been ten years now that your mother has left us. Soon you will become an adult and have your own independent life. I love you and wish you the best. I believe having Angela will help complete our family and she can help me support you…”

“Yes, I understand. Please don’t worry about me…” I replied and plastered a sweet smile on my face and hugged him tightly in order to hide the pained look on my face and the tears that threaten to fall.

“I want to take a little nap before seeing uncle Edward…please enjoy your evening!”