The Scorned Heiress's Hidden Empire (by Jade Quinn) novel Chapter 108

Chapter 108

Henry finished speaking and lowered his gaze to the wine glass in his hand, his long fingers gently tracing the r

The private room fell silent for a few seconds.

Natalie paused mid–bite of her strawberry, not quite understanding why he was apologizing.

“Did I say something?” she asked.

Henry looked up at her.

Natalie leaned back on the sofa. “I just said thank you, that’s all.

‘Didn’t expect Mr. Pierce to be the type who helps out and apologizes for it.”

Her tone was light, with a playful, teasing edge.

Henry paused for a moment, his tightly pressed lips relaxing as he murmured softly, “No…”

When he realized she wasn’t mad about him getting involved in her business, a quick spark lit up his dark eyes.

From now on… Miss Moore, don’t call me Mr. Pierce anymore. That makes us sound like strangers. How about calli Something else?”

Henry looked up at her, his tone was tentative, and there was a hopeful look in his eyes.

He was already plotting in his head, getting her to change how she addressed him was the first step to getting closer

Natalie tossed a grape into her mouth, thinking over what Henry said, then nodded like she totally agreed

Alright, so what should I call you?” she asked.

Henry flashed a smile. “Whatever you want, Natalie. Just go with whatever feels right

Okay Natalie replied with a grin.

Out in the main hall. Lewis was still bantering with Blondie

Come on Blondie, one more drink buddy! Lewis urged

Blonde had already knocked back a low drinks but he was dilbion loads!

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“Hit it off? You literally just said we’ve only known each other for ten minutes, Blondie retorted.

Lewis stayed totally unfazed.

“So what? Ten minutes is all it takes to feel like old buddies!”

Blondie just stared at him, speechless.

Meanwhile.

Elijah, Quinn, and Zach just quietly raised their glasses and drank along, not daring to make a sound.

After all, Lewis was Henry’s personal assistant.

And from the looks of it, Blondie and Talia were really close with Henry.

They couldn’t help but feel lucky they’d chosen the right people to follow.

People were coming and going at the stairs, but Natalie was hard to miss as soon as she showed up in the crowd.

Blondie and Lewis spotted her right away.

Blondie’s eyes lit up. “Talia! Hey, you’re back! So, spill. What did you guys talk about?”

Lewis was caught off guard for a second.

Wait, what?‘ Lewis thought to himself.

Only ten minutes? Seriously?

Come on, boss, that’s all you managed?

What can you even cover in ten minutes? How’s that supposed to move things forward?

And less than ten minutes… did the boss blow it already?‘ Lewis thought.

Eh, whatever, it’s no big deal. All I have to do is keep Blondie here and I’ll pocket 70 grand. That’s all that marves thought to himself.

Natalie walked down the stairs, hands shoved in her pockets.

Amid the noise, she glanced over and mouthed. Tm heading out Fume to go home and steep

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Blake, who was always cold and distant, was now going out of his way to recommend it to Natalie. “If you haven’t re you should totally give it a shot.”

Jason put down his fork, looking dead serious as he jumped into the hype train.

“Natalie, this book is insane! I was so swamped with filming, but I still pulled three all–nighters just to finish it in on twists are insane. They’ll give you chills!” Jason said.

Ethan pushed up his glasses, actually talking more than usual.

“The writing is super seasoned, the logic is tight, and honestly, the way every side character feels so alive is just ama

“It’s really rare to find a book that’s both a total page–turner and genuinely well–written like this.”

Ryan nodded like crazy.

“Yeah, totally! Blake’s right! And Bluebell is like a total mystery. No one’s ever seen her in person.

“Awesome? She’s not just awesome. She’s god–tier! Natalie, are you seriously not coming? We’ve got front row VIP seats could actually meet Bluebell in person!”

Eh, whatever, as long as I get a personalized autograph Bluebell doesn’t want her lace our chere so there bapung 20 electrome devices for photos at the event! Ryan said

Natalie replied, her tone casual, secretly feeling a little smug.

ever, as long as I get a personalized autograph Bluebell doesn’t want her face out there, so they’re banning all

devices for photos at the event!” Ryan said.

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shelves, they vanished in a flash!”

Ryan’s jaw dropped, once again floored by Bluebells influence

Ten million copies: Gone in a fasihi That wild had to fight tooth and nail just to snag this hardcover!”

He hugged his book like it was a prized possession, the big Daybreak title splashed across the cover. The spine wats worn. proof he’d read it more than a few times

Blake actually lookert a bu exoned for once

“Only a thousand books are getting signed this time. The rest are just here to watch. Wonder if there be any spect autographs or those personalized ho signatures with your name.” Blake said.

Erhan adjustert his glasses.

“A thousand books is still a lot. That’ll keep him signing for hours,” Ethan said.

“But knowing Blinebell, the probably won’t do too many special autographs or those personalized o ignatures handful to keep things imeresting.”

Andrew smiled. “Time”

By the time they got inside, the place was already packed with fans.

The man hall of the convention center had been turned into a temporary signing area. Right in the emer the sam sheet, amimalist long table, stacked with Daybreak hardcovers, with a black marker sitting next to hern.

On either side of the stage, massive LED screens were looping classic excerpts from Daybreak

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