The Scorned Heiress's Hidden Empire (by Jade Quinn) novel Chapter 168

Chapter 168

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Henry just smiled and didnt say anything. He reached out and opened the passenger door for her.

Natalie got into the passenger seat, and Henry closed the door before walking around to the driver’s side.

People nearby watched Natalie with a mix of surprise and envy.

“Who is that girl? Mr. Pierce actually opened the door for her himself!”

‘No idea. I didn’t see anything else. I couldn’t take my eyes off her face. She’s gorgeous. How can someone be that beautiful?”

The car left the hospital, and about ten minutes later, they parked outside a fancy restaurant.

The entrance was low–key, with no flashy sign, just a small copper plaque set beside the door, engraved with the restaurant’s name, “Bamboo Hall.”

Henry turned off the engine and looked at her. “We’re here.”

Natalie unbuckled her seatbelt and was about to open the door, but Henry had already gotten out, walked around the front of the car, and opened the door for her.

Natalie looked up at him.

Henry looked calm as ever, his tone relaxed. “Just a habit.”

Natalie didn’t say anything and got out of the car.

The waiter at the entrance recognized Henry and quickly stepped forward to guide them through a tranquil hallway into a ecluded private room.

The room was small, with a square table and two chairs. Outside the window, a few bamboo stalks stood in the courtyard heir shadows faint in the fading light.

Henry slid the menu toward Natalie. “The food here is great. I come here a lot. What do you want to eat?”

temembering their last meal together, he paused. “Or… should we just order everything on the menu

Natalie looked away from the window and nodded. “Sure.”

Menry’s eyes stayed on her, his smile never fading.

de picked up the menu and handed it to the waiter. “Bring us everything on the men

The waiter looked a bit surprised but didn’t say anything and walked out

Henry pulled out a small, square white box and slid it over to Natalie

‘Here’s a little gift for you Hope you like it, he said

Natalie looked down at the box, but didn’t move “Why are you giving the a gift?

Henry answered honestly, “Because I’m trying to win you over I want you to are how serious I am, in every way

Natalie arched her eyebrow, paused for a moment, then picked up the gift box and opened it

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nude was a bracelet with emerald–green crystals, with battiboo segments woven into the design.

It’s beautiful. Thank you,” she said.

Henry felt a surge of joy. He braced himself for rejection, but to his surprise, she accepted it.

He remembered what she’d said before: biking me is your business; whether I respond is mine”

‘So, is this her way of responding to me?‘ Henry wondered.

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Natalie didn’t notice his expression. She leaned back in her seat, crossing her legs. “You haven’t been around these past few days?

Henry gave a small nod, a smile in his eyes. He knew exactly what she meant.

“Had some business in Southland a couple days ago. Ran into Blondie and Professor Ross. They ran into a bit of trouble. so helped them out. Glad Mr. Rivers’s treatment wasn’t delayed.”

Natalie nodded. “Yeah, it wasn’t. Thanks.”

A smile flickered in Natalie’s eyes, teasing or maybe not. “Your business really does cover everything. Even the war zones aren’t off–limits for you guys.”

Henry laced his fingers together. “What can I say? Pierce Group’s a huge corporation. We’ve got our hands in just about :verything.”

Natalie didn’t respond, just picked up her cup of coffee and took a sip.

School starts tomorrow, right? I heard from Chloe you scored 1599, top in the country for science. Congrats!” Henry said.

Natalie just nodded..

Seeing how reserved she was, Henry just smiled and stayed quiet too.

The dishes started coming out quickly, each one beautifully plated. Everything looked and smelled amazing

Henry picked up a piece of fish with his fork and placed it in Natalie’s bowl. “Try this. It’s their signature dish

Natalie glanced at the fish in her bowl but didn’t pick up her fork. She just looked up at hun.

Menry’s hand paused for a moment under her gaze. “What’s wrong?”

I’ll serve myself. I don’t eat fish,” Natalie said.

Natalie didn’t actually dislike fish. It was just too much trouble to deal with the bones Eventually she woppest cac altogether, even the boneless kind

Henry paused, a bit surprised Sery, I didn’t know

He swapped his plate with hers

“Help yourself, then, he said

Natalie picked up her fork and helped herself to some tomato

Henry ate the fish himself, slowly realizing that Natalie was the kind of gul who responded to a gentle touch. If he didn’t

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push her, everything went sifroothly.

They quietly finished their meal. Every now and then, Henry would start a conversation, and Natale would respond and

make small talk.

The next morning. Natalie got up and did her usual morning workout. When f; was time, she slung her backpack over her shoulder and got ready to head to school.

Since Ryan was also at Redvale University, she didn’t need Andrew or Charlotte and the others to give her a ride

Ryan drove her himself, looking all smug and superior, which made Andrew and the others jealous as hell.

Just thinking about how Ryan got to go to school with Natalie every day made Andrew so mad, he almost wanted to punch Ryan.

Today, Ryan rolled up in a white Ferrari and parked smoothly right at the gates of Redvale University.

He killed the engine, shot a cocky smile at Natalie in the passenger seat, and said, “We’re here, Natalie! Come on. I will handle registration for you!”

Natalie nodded, unbuckled her seatbelt, and got out of the car.

Redvale University’s gate was grand yet modern. Today was registration day for freshmen, and the campus was packed with

tudents and parents rolling suitcases everywhere.

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