An Affair With The Ceo (Natasha and Jared) novel Chapter 24

Chapter 24 The Boss Kept Staring

Chapter 24 The Boss Kept Staring

A cold laugh rose in Natasha’s heart. ‘He’s always reminding me to keep proper boundaries. What about himself?

We’ve been married for more than a year, yet he still goes to spend time with Joelle all the time.

‘As her brother-in-law, has he ever cared about boundaries?’

Natasha had been about to question him when Percy’s phone suddenly rang.

“Hello? Joelle? Wait for me,” he answered and left immediately.

Natasha thought, ‘There’s no need to ask. The call has to be from Joelle again.

‘Joelle is about to get married, yet she’s still calling my husband late at night.

‘And every single time, Percy happily goes running. So who exactly is the one with no sense of boundaries?’

Natasha pressed her fingers to her aching forehead. Then she made herself a cup of hot milk.

After drinking it, she returned to her room and collapsed onto the bed.

Jared’s suit jacket was still draped over her shoulders. His distinct masculine scent slowly surrounded her.

Before long, Natasha fell into a deep sleep wrapped in that scent.

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After resting for the night, Natasha went back to work the next day feeling more refreshed.

A mountain of work was still waiting for her. But she no longer had to stay late all the time.

Most of the time, Jared quietly allowed her to take unfinished work home.

Only when there was no other choice did he ask her to work overtime.

Natasha had to admit that ever since she embarrassed herself that night, Jared’s attitude toward her had softened a lot. He was no longer as harsh and distant as before.

Because of the overseas project, they barely interacted outside of work.

Even so, Jared often found his gaze drifting toward Natasha without realizing it, as if he were quietly observing every move.

she made.

That made Natasha feel pressured, like she was constantly under his watch.

Another half month passed in a blur of work. At last, the overseas partnership project was successfully completed.

From the initial planning to the final signing, the entire project had taken less than a month.

For such a massive deal to be finished in such a short time left everyone in the company impressed with Jared’s calm and brilliant business mind.

After the project ended, the president’s office and the project department were given a few days off.

Natasha could finally sleep properly and let the tension she had carried for a whole month fade away.

On the first day of her break, she took the suit jacket Jared had lent her to the dry cleaners.

As for the underwear she had accidentally taken from him earlier, Jared had specifically said it needed to be hand washed.

Natasha had no choice but to bring it home and wash it herself.

It was the first time Natasha had ever hand washed a man’s underwear.

Something that personal had always been off limits. Percy never even let her touch his.

Natasha’s period had ended a week ago. She had also been busy with work, so she had barely seen Percy during that time.

Now suddenly washing a man’s underwear herself made her mind wander.

Her cheeks were burning, and her breathing quickened.

As Natasha washed the underwear, the memory of that night in Jared’s luxury car suddenly flashed through her mind.

Thinking that, Natasha almost lost control of herself.

Just then, Percy suddenly came home.

The moment Natasha saw him, she quickly hid the freshly washed underwear, feeling strangely guilty.

Last time Percy had seen her wearing Jared’s suit jacket, he had nearly become suspicious.

If he saw her washing a man’s underwear too, Percy would definitely start imagining things again.

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Chapter 24 The Boss Kept Staring

Natasha didn’t want that kind of trouble.

But Percy didn’t even care what she was doing. He simply walked over and said in a low voice, “Joelle’s wedding is in two days. Get yourself ready.”

Natasha asked coolly, “Ready for what?”

Natasha thought, ‘Joelle is getting married. I am not even a bridesmaid.

‘And the Whittier family hasn’t even bothered to notify me. It’s like they have already forgotten I exist.

‘What does it have to do with me?’

“The wedding gift can’t be small,” Percy ĕrnphasized.

Then he took out a card and handed it to Natasha. “This is my share. When the time comes, give it to your mom along with yours.”

It was the first time Percy had given her money since they got married.

But it was only to make sure her sister Joelle looked respectable when she married.

After all, Joelle was marrying up into the Milford family, a top-tier wealthy family.

If the wedding gifts looked too small, the Milford family might look down on her.

‘Percy certainly knows how to worry about Joelle, Natasha murmured.

“Tomorrow we’ll move to Whittier Manor for a couple of days. Let’s see if there’s anything we can help with,” Percy said enthusiastically.

Natasha didn’t say anything. She simply turned around and continued washing the underwear.

Percy had already shown such obvious concern for Joelle. Natasha didn’t feel like hiding anything anymore.

If Percy saw her washing another man’s underwear, then so be it.

At worst, everything would just come out in the open.

Percy continued reminding her about various things related to Joelle’s wedding before finally leaving.

The entire time, he didn’t even look at what Natasha was doing.

Because Natasha felt annoyed while washing the underwear, she unconsciously used more force than usual.

Only after finishing did she realize something. Jared’s underwear had been torn.

There was now a small rip in the fabric. It obviously couldn’t be worn anymore. Natasha would have to buy a new pair to replace it.

Two days later, Joelle’s wedding day arrived. Early that morning, the Whittier Manor was already lively and full of excitement.

Everyone’s faces were glowing with happiness. Including Sandra, who seemed even more excited than when Natasha herself had gotten married.

Roxanne was even more thrilled. Her daughter Joelle was marrying into the Milford family. She looked radiant and proud.

Even Bernard, who was usually stern and serious, wore a rare smile today.

It was a stark contrast to Natasha’s wedding last year, when nobody really cared.

The laughter and celebration inside Whittier Manor continued until the Milford family arrived to pick up the bride.

But the groom, Nicolas, didn’t come in person. Instead, he sent a distant cousin from the Milford family to represent him.

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