The Scorned Heiress's Hidden Empire (by Jade Quinn) novel Chapter 183

Holy crap two thousand words all written by hand?”

Darrin, what’s Natale’s deal? There has to be more to her than just being the top SAT scorer, right?”

“So Natalie and Major Hale already knew each other Then it’s totally normal for them to add each other on WhatsAppy–191 it? Who started that rumor anyway?

“Whoever started that rumor, come out and show yourself? How can you let the Major take the fall for you? Doesn’t that mess with your conscience”

Isn’t it possible that Mayor Hale actually likes Natabe I mean, what else would make him come out and clear things up himself? Unless it’s the Hale family. I can’t think of any other reason”

For real, I totally think Major Hale likes her She’s so pretty. Even as a girl I fan’t help but have a crush on her

Whoa, I’m totally shipping them now

That night, at the villa halfway up the mountain

Evan was sprawled out on the courh by himself As he scrolled through the comments, his heart sank, his knuckles turning white from gripping his phone so hard

No way. I’m only doing this because Natalie in the Mitchell family a little sister, Evan thought to himself.

Meanwhile, at Apartment 5 in Causeway Bay, Natalie was lounging on the couch, scrolling through her phone.

Rosie was next to her, totally absorbed in binge–watching her favorite show on her tablet.

At the same time, Rosie was also swiping through the hottest gossip threads on the forum, her face lit up with that classic gossip–lover’s grin.

‘Hey, Natalie… did you check out the forum?” Rosie asked, clearing her throat.

Natalie didn’t even look up. “Nope.”

‘Oh, Rosie said, sounding a bit sheepish.

Rosie was pretty nosy, but she figured it probably had something to do with how close the Hale and Mitchell families were

Just then, the doorbell rang.

Rosie jumped up from the couch, her eyes sparkling. “Oh! Food’s here!”

She slipped on her slippers and opened the door, only to find Henry standing there.

‘Henry‘ Why are you here?” Rosie blurted out, surprise written all over her face.

Henry stood there, totally unfazed, holding two food containers. “I just got back from an inspection The housekeeper bad just finished cooking when I walked in, but she had to leave for something at home, so I brought the food over for you guys”

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She stepped anode to les Henry in, with Lewis following behind, also carrying two food containers.

Miss Rowan,” Lewis greeted podrely

Natalie stayed sprawled out on the couch–didn’t ever shift her position. She shot Henry a lazy look and then went right back o her phone.

fenry chuckled quietly to himself, set the food contact on the dining table, opened them up, and sex them out one by

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ewis followed, placing his containers next to Henry’s Rome was practically drooling, her eyes locked on the mouthwatering lishes.

Jenry looked at Natalie Come eat

I was just a simple line, but coming from him it wounded like a husband calling his wife to dinner.

iatale put her phone away and got up heading over to the table

he pulled out a chair and sat down, and Henry ladied out a bowl of seaweed and egg drop soup for her

When he saw Rosie holding her bowl and gazing at her hopefully he couldn’t help but pour her a bowl too.

Hehe, this is so good‘ Thanks, Henry Roar grinned

Natalie and Rosie were totally for used on their food whir Henry and Lewis just stood off to the side, showing no sign of raving.

Henry glanced at Lewis, who just smiled and played along with their little act.

ewis quickly grabbed Henry as he made to leave Hey. Mr. Perce, aren’t you going to eat with us? The housekeeper’s gone, here’s nothing left for you at home!

You skipped lunch, and your stomach was already acting up this afternoon. If you don’t eat now, that’s really not good for

‘ou!”

fenry shot Lewis a look that said. Seriously, could you be any more dramatic? but he went along with it. “No worries, I’ll ust eat whatever when I get home.”

No way! Lewis said, his voice shooting up another octave.

Lewis’s expression was so over–the–top, it was like he was starring in a stage play.

Your stomach was acting up so bad earlier, your face went totally pale! The doctor said you have to eat on time, no slacking off. It’s already after eight. If you don’t eat now, who knows what’ll happen…”

Just sit down and eat with us.” Natalie said.

Her voice was quiet, calm, and indifferent, but as soon as she spoke, Lewis immediately shut up, and Henry stopped in his

tracks.

She didn’t want to listen to their act anymore

Rosie stuffed her cheeks with barbecue pork ribs, her big eyes flicking back and forth between Henry and Lewis, looking

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fuffed pusly what are they up to the wondered, her face full of confusion

She quietly firashed chewing, then lowered her head and shoveled a spoonful of pasta into her mouth, keeping silent

Henry turned around and looked at Natale

Natalie didn’t look up at him. She was guerly sipping her assorted soup, the steam rising and blurring her features.

After a couple of ups, the set her bowl down and picked up her fork grabbing a piece of greens

‘Plates and utensils are in the kitchen, just grab what you need. Natalie sand casually

Henry smiled down at her, amusement in his eyes. “Okay”

Lewis blinked, mentally doing a little victory dance Boom Mon accomplished, another 13 thousand dollars in the bank!

Just as he was about to make his grand et Nataler called out. You should stay and eat too

Lewis whipped his head around eyes wide with surprise as he pointed at himself “Me

Natalie nodded “Yeah”

ust as Lewis was about to nod, he caught Henry look and sopped himself just in time. Haha, I won’t bother you guys. I’ve lready eaten, so I’ll get going”

With that, he made a quick exit almost feeling thour 15 thousand dollars dancing in his wallet.

ust as Lewis left, the doorbell rang again

Natalie was about to get up to answer it, but Henry beat her to it,

He opened the door to find Ryan standing there He lived right next door in Building 7.

Hey, what are you doing here?” Ryan blurted out, totally baffled

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