Bye-bye Trash! Hello Queen! novel Chapter 1115

Sebastian was steeped in confidence. He voiced exactly what was in his heart. "Natalie can't forget me. I'm the one she dragged out of that burning car when she was eighteen. She'll never forget me. I'm her first love."

On this, Sebastian was absolutely certain.

If Natalie truly wanted something to happen with Matthew, it would have happened by now.

But Matthew's actions infuriated him. The man's relentless, affectionate pursuit could eventually melt even a heart of stone.

Sean stared blankly, taking in his boss's sheer arrogance. Did Sebastian think he was some mythical legend?

Did he honestly believe his charm was utterly invincible?

Sure, he was ridiculously good-looking and could probably bewitch Natalie with his face alone, but his past behavior was completely detached from reality!

"Boss, I think you need to dial back the delusion. The missus had her heart shattered by you. She doesn't want you anymore. You're just living in a fantasy."

Sean just wanted to drag him back to earth. When it came to Natalie, he thoroughly despised how Sebastian had handled things.

He was deliberately poking at Sebastian's sore spots to keep him from drowning in his own vanity and self-deception.

Natalie had ripped her heart out and handed it to him. Her genuine love had been a blazing fire, meant only to keep him warm. But he had been entirely blind to it, callously extinguishing that passionate flame.

Even if his excuse was trying to protect her from Timothy Griffith's cruelty, the damage was already done.

Sebastian's handsome face darkened. He said nothing.

He looked down, silently chewing his food as he waited for Natalie to emerge.

Natalie was brilliant. She already knew he wasn't dead and was single-handedly keeping the company afloat. To him, that proved she still cared.

Her mentor, Herbert, was constantly tweaking the system to overcome their current technical hurdles. She checked in with him every night. Thanks to Caleb's contributions, the system was no longer a prototype; it was fully realized and mature.

Matthew glanced at the proposal, a soft smile playing on his lips. He reached out and took it, his gaze warm. "Natalie, it's the holidays. Enjoy your break. Even if you hadn't brought this to me, I was planning to come to you after the new year. Your technology is solid, and I really want to partner with your firm."

Natalie felt a rush of excitement. She always knew that to secure the best, most lucrative deals, she needed to bring undeniable value and groundbreaking products to the table.

The road ahead was long and riddled with obstacles, but she had burned her bridges. There was nowhere to go but forward.

"Matthew, thank you so much for your support!" she said, her voice bright with enthusiasm.

Matthew gazed deeply at her radiant smile, his eyes filled with tender affection. "You don't need to be so formal, Natalie. It's a highly profitable venture. Even if you hadn't approached me, I would have chased you down. Besides, our partnerships are always a win-win."

"Your fashion designs completely secured my standing within the Monroe family. The blueprints you provided brought in millions this year. My parents are ecstatic, and my uncles, who used to constantly undermine my abilities, actually treated me with respect over the holidays. Now, they just smile and sing my praises."