The Scorned Heiress's Hidden Empire (by Jade Quinn) novel Chapter 204

Chapter 204 Henry Is Such A Tease!

Lewis adjusted his glasses, stood at the starting line with the checkered flag in hand, took a deep breath, and the it down with a sharp swing.

“GO!”

Five karts blasted off the starting line simultaneously, their engines echoing through the valley.

Natalie’s black kart shot out in front, her start so fast it was almost unreal. She hit the gas just right, not too much little, just enough to take the lead.

Her racing line was perfect, hugging the inside on every turn–in, then drifting out wide on the exit. Every corner wa so smoothly and effortlessly, it was like watching water flow.

Henry Pierce was right behind her, keeping a steady distance. He wasn’t trying to overtake. He just wanted to watc drive. He watched her focused profile, split into light and shadow by the track lights, her hair whipping in the wind, hands gripping the wheel.

Diego was in third, and Ayden was in fourth.

Nathaniel was bringing up the rear, one hand on the wheel, the other holding his phone as he messaged Elaine Lilia

aking advantage of the straightaway.

Elaine Lilian had sent him a long voice message. He tapped to play it, set his phone aside, and gripped the wheel, ge ready for the next turn.

By the time Natalie finished her second lap, she’d already left Nathaniel a whole lap behind.

She was so fast, Diego felt like he was driving a toy instead of a kart.

She’s unreal, Diego thought. ‘Even Henry, who’s usually unbeatable, can’t catch up. I’ve never seen a girl race like this

before.‘

When Natalie finished her third lap, she slowed down, pulled into the pit area, and took off her helmet. Her hair was a messy, with a few loose strands clinging to her cheeks.

Henry pulled up right behind her, got out of his kart, pulled off his helmet with both hands, ran his fingers through his ousled hair, then turned to look at Natalie.

His hair was creased from the helmet, a few stray locks falling over his forehead. It took away some of his usual cod adding a touch of wildness to his sharp features.

He watched Natalie as she tucked her helmet under her arm and wiped at her brow with the back of her hand, thought i

hadn’t broken a sweat.

Henry was completely mesmerized.

She stood there, her hair a little messy, her cheeks tinged with a faint blush from the wind. Her black racing suit hugged Blender but strong frame, one hand holding her helmet, the other casual tucked into her pocket

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Chapter 204 Henry Is Such A Tease!

‘Henry, even you have your day, huh? Diego thought.

He’d known Henry since their school days, and to everyone, Henry was always the guy with a plan, sharp, decisive, i never losing his cool.

He’d never seen Henry like this before, just standing there, completely out of it, staring at someone like he was in a 1

Diego found it funny, but honestly, it made sense. With a girl like Natalie, who wouldn’t fall for her?

Natalie glanced at the message Elaine Lilian had sent her, shot back a quick reply, and put her phone away.

She looked up at Henry, her eyes unreadable. She raised an eyebrow. “Enjoying the view?”

Henry didn’t even flinch at being caught staring. He walked right up to her, totally unfazed. “You’re gorgeous. I could you all day.”

“Whoa~”

“Damn, am I hallucinating? When did Henry turn into such a tease?”

Lewis walked over, grinning, and whispered, “Ever since he met Natalie, he’s just gotten even more of a tease!”

Natalie looked away, a bit unimpressed, but Henry just grinned even wider at her reaction and naturally took the helm from her hand.

‘Wanna keep racing, or should we grab some food?” Henry asked.

‘Nah, I’m not racing anymore. I’m heading home for dinner,” Natalie replied.

‘Alright,” Henry said.

n the parking lot, Henry and Natalie had already changed into their regular clothes.

Just as Natalie was about to get in the car, Henry called out, “Wait a sec.”

He turned and opened the door of his black Bentley, pulling out a small white porcelain pot. Inside was a plant with the ound leaves that glowed with a soft, jade–like luster, almost like they were carved from real jade.

The plant was small enough to rest in his palm, but it looked full of life. Its leaves stretched out confidently, bursting w

energy.

Henry walked up to Natalie and handed her the white porcelain pot.

For you,” he said.

Natalie glanced down at the plant but didn’t take it.

She recognized it instantly. It was a Haworthia ‘Ghost Rock, an ultra–rare succulent from the Haworthia family. You alm never saw one in the market, and if you did, it’d be worth a small fortune.

The patterns on the leaves looked like they’d been carved with a knife, every line sharp and bold. The eaves themnadivos had a translucent quality, like polished jade, catching the light and showing off a color somewhere between green and white, almost see–through.

I brought it back from Southland last time,” Henry said

He kept an eye on her expression “I’ve had it for a little over a month. It’s really thriving

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