It'll Come Naturally novel Chapter 1368

"Are you serious with Luke?" Edward asked as he leaned back in the chair. He looked quite relaxed when he locked his fingers behind his head and then stared at Michelle. Though he was smiling, Michelle couldn't help but shiver as she could feel how dangerous Edward's aura was.

"I don't know what you are talking about, Mr. Mu." Michelle refused to answer his question and bit her lips.

"You know what I'm talking about. I think you'd better be honest with me if you want my help," said Edward. Michelle might have helped him once but he didn't think that he had to pay for that by helping her back.

"I..." stammered Michelle. A part of her wanted to admit her feelings for Luke but she shook her head and chose to say nothing. If Luke didn't have a thing for her, he might be pissed off once Edward forced him to accept her. This would be the last she wanted. Although she hadn't spent a lot of time with Luke, she could tell that he was a confident and proud man who wouldn't be forced to do anything he didn't want to do.

"Don't you need my help?" Edward asked again upon not getting any response from Michelle. Her reaction was really surprising him as he had anticipated her to happily accept his offer.

"Thank you for your kindness, Mr. Mu, but I don't need that." A forced smile cracked Michelle's lips. It was ironic how she had been persuading Patricia not to give up a forest for just one tree. However, she never expected herself to fall for a man who didn't love her as well. Unlike Patricia, Michelle didn't even have the courage to express her true feelings for Luke.

"Okay. Remember this though, this is your last chance to accept my offer. I won't help you with this same issue next time. Do you get me?" Edward gave her an indifferent smile and tapped his fingers on the table. He wasn't used to getting his offers rejected. He could just hope for Michelle not to regret her decision in the future.

"I understand, Mr. Mu. However, I believe that nothing forcibly done should be considered agreeable. Thank you for your kindness anyway." Michelle tossed her short hair back as if doing so could shake all her troubles away.

"Okay. But let me remind you, no one can hurt Luke. Not even you. Even though you helped me, I won't spare you if you hurt him," said Edward in a serious tone. To him, Luke was more than just his subordinate or friend. Luke was a part of his family. He wouldn't forgive anyone who dared to hurt Luke.

Michelle's lips trembled but she said nothing. Her grin even became wider as she thought that Edward was just cracking a joke with her. She didn't think that she was capable of hurting Luke. Instead, she was the one who was usually getting hurt by him.

If Luke had known that Michelle would attend the lunch as well, he would have declined the invitation. However, it was too late now for him to leave.