The Unwavering Heart That Broke (Nathalie and Lance) novel Chapter 474

Chapter 474

“You made sure the people who hurt your grandmother paid the price. Are you really going to let the man who tried to kill you multiple times just walk away?”

The night outside was pitch black, and the tension in the dining room felt suffocating. Lance’s deep voice carried a chilling weight, his dark eyes locked onto hers, forcing her to confront those life-or-death memories.

Nathalie’s eyelashes trembled. Thinking of how many times she had barely survived, and remembering Fabian’s ruthless hypocrisy, a fierce determination settled over her. She did need to avenge herself.

She looked up at him and nodded. “Alright. I’ll listen to you.”

A faint, approving smile curved Lance’s lips. “You have to learn to protect yourself, but also how to strike back. Make them fear you. That’s the only way to make sure you’re never threatened again.”

Simply making herself stronger wasn’t enough. Nathalie was facing unknown enemies; there was still so much she needed to do.

She nodded again and finished the rest of her food. After brushing her teeth, she lay in bed, plotting her next steps.

That was when Lance walked in-without knocking.

‘What happened to knocking?” she asked.

‘I’m here to collect tuition,” he said smoothly. He was dressed in a dark gray robe, his hair slightly damp and tousled. In the dim lighting, his strikingly handsome features looked predatory, his gaze heavy with intent.

Nathalie was speechless.

As his imposing frame settled over her, she quickly realized exactly what kind of ‘tuition’ he meant. Deep into the night, she pushed against him, her

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breathing ragged. “That’s five times.”

“Yeah. Five more left for this month,” Lance murmured, pressing hot, lingering kisses along her shoulder blade, his voice thick with desire.

Nathalie squeezed her eyes shut. “This isn’t fair.”

‘Hmm?” Lance lifted his head, his dark eyes hooded. “What’s not fair?”

Ten times is too much. Three is plenty,” she managed to say, her voice

shaking.

He let out a low chuckle. “I’m already holding back. If it were up to me, it’d

›e ten times a week.”

Get the hell out!” She tried to shove him, but her arms felt like lead. He effortlessly caught her wrist, pressing soft, damp kisses against her

<nuckles.

Her heart gave a traitorous flutter. She quickly turned her face away, efusing to acknowledge the feeling

After a week in the hospital, her grandmother was finally cleared of toxins and Lance brought her straight to Lumina Grand. The weather was >eautiful. Supported by Karan, the housekeeper, the older woman looked >ut over the meticulously landscaped gardens, a smile lighting up her

ace.

Beautiful.”

If you like it, you can live here permanently,” Lance offered.

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