Caught Him Cheating My Life Restarted (Natalie) novel Chapter 823

"Fine, Hanley. Stay here then. Just don't you regret it."

After saying her piece, Victoria left.

Natalie looked at Hanley. "Are you really sure about this? I work at a research institute now, and Terence only runs a restaurant. Our income isn't what it used to be. We can't give you the life of a trust fund baby. Are you sure you want to stay with me?"

Hanley said, "Mommy, thank you for not blaming me, and thank you, Mr. Lockwood, for taking me in. I promise, I'll be good from now on. I'll become good friends with Lucas and Liana, too."

Lucas put his arm around Hanley. "What do you mean, 'good friends'? We're brothers."

Lucas hugged Hanley, and Hanley laughed happily.

Terence looked at Natalie and said, "I think they'll grow up happy, healthy, and safe together."

***

"Something big has happened!" Marcus Ward rushed in, looking flustered.

Natalie grew tense. "What is it? What happened?"

Marcus said excitedly, "Natalie, listen to me, and try not to get too excited."

Natalie found his behavior odd. What was going on?

Marcus took a deep breath. "The Aurelius Dominion Group wants to partner with us on a project worth billions! Natalie, this isn't just a deal—it’s the kind of massive contract that will put the Ward family on the map forever! Our family is finally hitting the big leagues!"

Terence suddenly worried he'd been too obvious. Had his identity been discovered?

Marcus suddenly clapped Terence hard on the shoulder. "Terence, you must be good friends with the head of the Aurelius Dominion Group, right?"

Terence breathed a sigh of relief. Good, they hadn't guessed that he was the one in charge of the Aurelius Dominion Group.

"We've worked together before, but I wouldn't say we're close friends."

Marcus said, "Nonsense! If you weren't close, why would he cancel the deals with the Lockwood and Everhart Groups and immediately partner with us? You must be very good friends. Come on, when are you going to introduce me so I can thank him in person?"

"If you want to thank him, I can pass along the message for you."