The Scorned Heiress's Hidden Empire (by Jade Quinn) novel Chapter 167

Chapter 167

Natalie’s eyebrows twitched. Henry?

Her phone buzzed in her pocket. She’d just gotten a WhatsApp message.

Henry: [That restaurant I told you about last time Wanna go tonight?!

Henry: [hands–in–pockets emoji]

Natalie: [Sure, send me the address.]

Henry: [I’ll pick you up tonight.]

Natalie: [Okay.]

At the Pierce Group, in the CEO’s office, Henry glanced up at Lewis. “You sure this is gonna work?”

Lewis nodded frantically. “Absolutely! You gotta throw in an emoji after a message. Otherwise, just text feels way too col right?”

Henry paused for a couple of seconds. “Alright, but if this flops, I’m docking your pay.”

Lewis: ‘What?!

Boss, please! You’re killing me here. My paycheck’s already gone!”

Henry glanced at the message from Natalie, a smile tugging at his lips as he got ready to send her the address.

Lewis, quick as ever, peeked over and hurriedly stopped him. “Wait, boss! I really think you shouldn’t send the address Ju go pick up Natalie yourself.

‘That way, you can pick her up and drop her off too, more time to hang out together!”

Henry tapped his finger against the side of his phone, mulling over the idea. “Alright.”

After sending the message, he put his phone away and looked up at Lewis “You’ve been working hard these got two (007) while I was away. Take this week off with pay and relax. Put all your expenses on the company.”

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Lewis’s jaw dropped. ‘Is this for real? Something this awesome is actually happening to me Me, the assistant to like Henry?

He admitted he’d been complaining a bit too much lately. Natalie’s not just gorgeous She’s got a heart of gold too. Thank you, Miss Moore! Seriously, you’re a lifesaver!

He nodded eagerly. “Thanks, boss! If that’s all. I’ll get going!”

Henry was still staring at his phone, smiling to himself. “Yeah”

At the hospital, after more than five hours of waiting, the light above the operating room finally went out

Waiting outside, Evelyn Rivers and the others rushed over. “How did it go? How’s my husband dong?”

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247. Ross Jook off be mask, strling. Don’t worry. The surgery was a success”

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Evelyn and Nora Rivers were so relieved, tears streaming down their faces. “Thank you, Dr. Ross‘ Thank you, thank you! Charlotte Mitchell finally let out a deep breath, and William Mitchell wrapped her in a hug

“He’ll need to stay in the ICU for two more days for observation. If everything looks good, he can be moved to a regular

room.”

After a few final words, Dr. Ross went off to change, and everyone followed jonathan Rivers back to the ICU

Evelyn spotted Natalie and, overwhelmed with emotion. pulled her into a hug. Natalie, I honestly don’t know what we would’ve done without you!”

Lucas Rivers hugged her too. “Really, thank you. If you ever need anything, just let me know!”

Natalie just nodded slightly, not saying much.

Andrew was still curious about how Natalie managed to track down Dr. Ross. After all, since he vanished three years ago. was like he’d disappeared from the face of the earth.

The Mitchell family had plenty of power and connections, but even they couldn’t dig up a single clue.

Natalie, seriously, how did you manage to find Dr. Ross?” Andrew asked.

I just… followed the trail, you know? I have a friend who’s pretty good with computers. Had him check it out, and… well, ound him,” Natalie replied, gesturing vaguely in the air.

She kept it pretty vague, not really going into details.

A friend? Seriously, who’s this friend? They’re amazing! We should totally treat them to dinner. They really saved us this ime!” Ryan blurted out, not even thinking.

Before Natalie could respond, Dr. Ross and Charles walked in, having just changed out of their scrubs.

Zoe, long time no see!” Dr. Ross said, his face lighting up as soon as he spotted Natalie.

He looked a bit excited as he asked, “Is this patient your family?”

He had no idea what they’d been talking about, and didn’t notice the tension hanging in the air.

The Mitchell brothers glanced at each other, confused. ‘Wait, didn’t Natalie say it was her friend who found Dr. Ross

From the looks of it, Natalie actually knows Dr. Ross herself.

And it’s pretty obvious they’ve known each other for ages, not just a day or two.

Charles looked genuinely surprised at Dr. Ross. “Clark, when did you get to know Ms. Gardener‘

“Ms. Gardener?” Dr. Ross echoed, clearly confused.

He froze for a second, totally thrown off ‘Ms Gardener? What are they talking about?”

‘Isn’t this just Zoe?‘ he wondered.

Three years ago, when chaos erupted in the south and people were forced to flee, international terrorists jumped in, making

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the situation ever–mare hellish

The terrorists shelling blanketed the entire city, trapping refugees in the rians. All outside and was cut off and even the troops started pulling out

Dr. Ross was working at a makeshift medical station, explosions and screams constantly ringing in his ears

Everyone thought they were going to die there

Then, out of nowhere, a few helicopters swept in low, and a team of highly trained soldiers landed, blasting through th terrorists‘ siege with deadly precision.

Leading the charge was a girl who looked barely fifteen or sixteen, with short hair and a calm, steady gaze that seemed too mature for her age.

She commanded the operation with absolute confidence, and in just forty minutes, she opened up a safe corridor. resc all the refugees trapped in the city.

Dr. Ross was the only doctor there, and under Zoe’s orders, he quickly treated the wounded.

Later, everyone found out that their saviors were from “Holly Vine,” one of the world’s top two secret agent organization and that girl was their leader.

Charles thought maybe he hadn’t made himself clear. In his mind, the only person who could’ve pulled Dr. Ross out of. war zone was Ms. Gardener.

Ross, why are you so shocked? I’m talking about Ms. Gardener from Evergarden!” Charles pressed, a little exasperated.

Wait, she… she’s Ms. Gardener?” Dr. Ross stammered, eyes wide in disbelief.

He looked back and forth between Natalie and Charles, his face a picture of utter shock.

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