The Scorned Heiress's Hidden Empire (by Jade Quinn) novel Chapter 228

Chapter 228

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Last year before the sun Games had wahed the mente bredetta skys where the actral movement in the Bruder yorum trigley too wrap his head amorti

He never imagined it was dreamed up by a freshtrian girl

Lus blinked Hed said she was a consultant for the national team, but he never for w

But he didn’t say anything else, jug went back to corting through the d

After things wrapped up at Redvale University, the team snapped some photos and then braded to a new res wooked in advance to celebrate.

The basketball team and the cheerleaders all went. Ryan had reserved a big private room that could for three waters

The restaurant was a high–end spot that was usually hard to get into, with prices that easily hit four figueres per person

Eamon wasn’t planning to go at first, but Ryan said he was footing the bill and everyone had to show up

When the others heard that, even the ones who weren’t interested immediately changed their munds

Come on, this was a high–end restaurant they’d probably never get to step into in their whole lives. With a rare chance his, and the campus heartthrob Ryan picking up the tab, of course they were going

Rosie looked at Eamon with hopeful eyes, practically pleading “Please, Eamon, let’s go! We just won, we have to celebrate”

Blondie stood off to the side, silent, his face growing even darker.

Eamon had a shift that night, but seeing Rosie’s hopeful look, he couldn’t help but smile and nodded. “Alright”

When Rosie saw him agree, her eyes lit up, her signature dimples appearing at the corners of her mouth. Her cheeks turned

little pink under his gaze.

Natalie had driven over, but unfortunately, she was in a two–seater sports car. After a bit of back–and–forth between hva and Kyan, the Kedvale University coach ended up getting in with her.

The back of the bus was as lively as a holiday party.

Blondie sprawled out across the entire last row, headphones in, phone screen lit up, but his gaze never left the taillig the white sports car ahead, staring through the window.

Every now and then, he’d catch the reflection of Rosie and Eamon sitting together. Rosie talking nonstopi, her lips moving a mile a minute with a hint of shyness.

Evan leaned over from the next seat “Why don’t you go sit up front?”

Blondie didn’t even open his eyes. “Too lazy to move”

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Nou don’t look hyped at all after the win” Evart said.

Blondie didn’t respond just shut his eyes and tried to catch some sleep

Soon enough, they reached the restaurant, and the manager led everyone up to the private math on the second floor

The private room was lively all night, but Natalie just responded casually a couple of times and mostly kept to herse

She had just stepped out of the restroom when she bumped into someone he knew aft too well

Her expression gave nothing away, but he was clearly caught off guard for a momehi when he saw her Then over beet pause, he walked over, a faint smile flickering in his eyes.

Henry was dressed in a black suit, striding toward her with those long legs of his, unhurried and confident has leather whe making a soft, rustling sound against the carpet.

The soft wall lights along the corridor cast a warm glow over his skin, adding a touch of warmth to his usually cool complexion.

He stopped right in front of her, looking down at her.

‘You’re here for dinner too?” he asked.

Natalie glanced at him. “Mm.”

Henry’s gaze shifted from her face to the private room door behind her, where the faint sounds of laughter and clinking glasses drifted out.

‘With your classmates?” he asked.

Natalie nodded.

She didn’t ask him anything, but he spoke up first.

‘I’m here with a few friends. Funny running into you. You know them, they’re the ones from the go–karting last time Heary jaid.

Natalie kept her hands in her pockets, glanced up, and replied with a quiet “Mm.”

Henry watched her with eager eyes, saying nothing, like just seeing her was enough for him.

Natalie took a breath, straightened up, and said, “If there’s nothing else, I’m heading back to dinner

With that, she turned and headed toward the restroom at the other end of the hallway.

Henry watched her walk away and called out, “Wait a sec.”

“Are you free tomorrow?” he asked.

Natalie stopped and looked at him. “No.”

Henry was stunned. She hadn’t said no to him in forever, and honestly, he wasn’t used to it

Natalie really wasn’t making it up. Tomorrow was Saturday, and she had to go back to Upade Town

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Houry frumembered she went back to Seaside Chy every week. He found himself subconsciously curious and honewly be just wanted to be a bigger part of her world

I’m free tomorrow,” he said.

Natalic looked at him but didn’t say anything.

Henry continued, “I’m free tomorrow, let me drive you there. Driving alone for two hours, that’s gotta be exhausting, His tone was steady and straightforward, not forcing it, not fishing for anything, just laying out an option for her

Natalie looked at him for a couple more seconds, then turned away. “Whatever you want.”

Henry stood there, watching her figure disappear around the corner, a faint smile tugging at his lips

He pulled out his phone and called Lewis. “Reschedule my meetings for the next two days. We’ll handle their next week

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After dinner, their next stop was a karaoke bar, but not many people tagged along. The coach and a few of the cheerleader girls figured it would run late, so they decided to skip it.

Natalie didn’t go either. She just went back to Causeway Bay.

The next morning, as Natalie stepped out of her room, she passed by Rosie’s bedroom and heard the sound of quiet sobs coming from inside.

Natalie frowned and knocked on the door.

The door opened, and Rosie stood there with her eyes swollen and red. She’d clearly been crying for a long time.

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