An Affair With The Ceo (Natasha and Jared) novel Chapter 45

Chapter 45 Stand Up for Her

Chapter 45 Stand Up for Her

Joelle was visibly shaken, staring at Natasha in utter disbelief.

“You actually hit me? Natasha, how dare you?” Joelle snapped.

Joelle had always bullied Natasha, ever since they were kids.

Natasha never dared to turn the tables on her.

“Actually, I should be telling you to stay away from my husband from now on,” Natasha said coldly.

She thought, ‘Since you thought I was seducing your husband and felt justified to slap me, why shouldn’t I do the same?

‘You know perfectly well that Percy is married to me, yet you’re constantly hanging around him. Shouldn’t have the right slap you too?’

Honestly, she’d been itching to do this for a long time.

“What did you just say?” Joelle’s voice shook with fury.

She was trembling all over, barely able to contain her rage.

She looked wild-eyed and unhinged, like she could kill Natasha on the spot.

“Natasha, you bitch. I’ll make you pay for this!” Joelle spat.

With that, she swung her hand, aiming a vicious slap at Natasha’s face,

But before her hand could make contact, Jared snatched her wrist out of the air.

Joelle’s eyes widened in disbelief at him, who’d stepped in out of nowhere.

“Mr. Rundell, this is a Whittier family matter. Please don’t stick your nose in,” Joelle shot back. Even though she’d been instantly drawn to Jared, she forced herself to snap back to reality.

She cursed herself for almost falling for his perfect face.

“Natasha is my assistant now,” Jared said, his voice low and authoritative.

He strode forward, his long legs and proud, imposing figure blocking Natasha behind him as he reminded everyone in a deep voice.

He practically spelled it out for Joelle. Natasha was on his team, so he wouldn’t let Joelle hurt her.

Joelle froze, her eyes wide with shock, unable to believe what just happened.

‘Who would’ve thought Jared would actually stick up for Natasha like that?’ Joelle thought.

She had no choice but to give Jared some respect, offending him wasn’t an option.

Besides, if she tried to mess with Natasha on Jared’s turf, she’d only end up losing.

“Since you’ve said so, Mr. Rundell, I’ll let it go,” Joelle said, forcing a smile even though she was fuming inside.

Joelle barely managed to force a smile at Jared, her anger simmering just beneath the surface.

Only then did Jared finally let go of her wrist.

Natasha stumbled a few steps, nearly losing her balance and falling to the ground.

Joelle shot Natasha a vicious glare, then turned and hurried off, looking completely rattled.

Her eyes were filled with fury and spite.

Joelle thought, ‘Who would’ve thought anyone would actually stand up for Natasha?

‘Now it makes sense why Natasha dared to hit me.

‘I can’t forgive her for this.

‘I’ll never forgive Natasha for hitting me.

‘She’ll pay for this. I’ll make sure of it.’

When Jared pulled Natasha into his luxury car, she was still in a daze, her mind reeling from everything that had just happened.

“Are you okay?” Jared asked, his voice low and

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His gaze lingered on her right cheek, where Joelle had slapped her.

Chapter 45 Stand Up for Her

It was already swelling up, a bright red mark standing out against her skin.

Natasha’s skin was so delicate that the slap had probably burst some blood vessels underneath.

Joelle really didn’t pull any punches when she slapped her.

“I’m fine, thanks,” Natasha said quietly.

She shook her head, eyes lowered, her heart a mess of complicated feelings.

She never thought Joelle would show up at her office today just to pick a fight, and slap her across the face.

She actually couldn’t hold back and slapped Joelle right back.

It was the first time in her whole life that Natasha had ever actually gotten physical with Joelle.

She was absolutely livid. She just couldn’t hold it in anymore.

Ever since she married Percy, Joelle had been all over her husband, always acting flirty and never keeping her distance

Natasha had kept quiet and swallowed it all until today.

But before she even had a chance to confront Joelle, Joelle had the audacity to accuse her of seducing her own husband, and then stormed into her office just to cause trouble.

She lost her temper and slapped Joelle right back.

But now that things had cooled down, the worry started creeping in.

Knowing Joelle, she’d definitely stir up drama with their dad, Roxanne, and Sandra.

Natasha was bound to get chewed out again.

“What’s on your mind?” Jared’s deep, steady voice cut through her thoughts, snapping her back to reality.

Natasha shook her head and glanced at him. “Nothing, Mr. Rundell. Thanks for stepping in back there.”

Jared gave her a deep, almost teasing look. “Just a thank you? Is that all?”

Natasha blinked, a little lost. “What do you mean?”

Jared sounded a bit impatient. “Ms. Whittier, you really like to just say thanks, huh?”

Natasha paused, caught off guard.

‘Wait, is he expecting something more than just words?’ she wondered.

She asked cautiously, “Mr. Rundell, how would you like me to show my gratitude?”

Jared’s gaze lingered on her.

Natasha was wearing a crisp white tailored suit today, the outfit accentuating her curves and giving her a subtle, irresistible

charm.

At this moment, she was looking at him with those innocent eyes.

Just remembering the intimate dream he had about her last night made his whole body heat up.

He was itching to pull her into the back seat and do her.

Suddenly, Jared leaned in close, closing the distance between them in an instant.

There was hardly any space left between them, less than four inches apart.

It felt like he could kiss her at any second.

Natasha had been waiting for his answer, but he just kept staring at her, not saying a word.

Especially with that predatory look in his eyes, Natasha was so nervous she could barely breathe.

And now that he’d suddenly closed the distance, she was so flustered she didn’t know where to look or what to say.

Her heart was pounding so hard it felt like it might leap right out of her throat.

“You…” Natasha stammered, her voice barely above a whisper.

Jared locked eyes with her, and for a moment, he was dying to ask, “Why don’t you just be with me?”

After all, he’d been having these steamy dreams about her almost every night lately.

Nothing like this had ever happened to him before.

No other woman had ever gotten under his skin like she did.

But then he remembered she was already married, and he held himself back from saying it.

“I haven’t had lunch yet. Come have lunch with me,” Jared said, his tone leaving no room for argument.

Chapter 45 Stand Up for Her

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