The Double Life of My Billionaire Husband novel Chapter 586

Chapter 586

Elizabeth noticed Derek’s ruse. “You want to have dinner with us just to spend more time alone with Natalie, don’t you? I told you yesterday to stop bothering her. She’s already married. Besides, discussing the final design is official business. We can discuss it here at the studio. There is no need to go out for dinner.”

Elizabeth opposed Derek’s whims.

“If I’m not mistaken, my order would be the first project you’ve ever made since returning to W Marks Studio. It doesn’t matter if you screw it up because you don’t care, right?” Derek then took the design draft and prepared to leave.

“Wait… Let’s have a casual meal around the studio after work if you really want to confirm the design. And that’s it.” Natalie stopped Derek, who was about to leave, with a helpless expression.

She knew Elizabeth didn’t want Derek to get his way because she was looking out for her friend. But Derek was right. This was the first order Elizabeth received after leaving the hospital. She must place a high value on it.

“Natalie,” Elizabeth said, tugging at Natalie’s sleeve. Her expression darkened.

After some thought, Natalie said, “It doesn’t matter. I’m not going alone with Derek. You’re here with me. Don’t worry.”

Derek was secretly pleased that his plan had worked.

As soon as the clock struck for the time to leave work, Derek drove the eye-catching Maserati to the studio, honked the car horn in a high-profile manner.

The attention of the passers-by were all drawn to him and kept looking back.

Draco, who was also off duty, met Natalie as she walked out of the studio.

Draco frowned. Noticing Derek’s apparent waiting for Natalie, he couldn’t help but ask coldly, “Why is Derek here? Is he bothering you again?”

“Not really…” Natalie looked down, embarrassed, and didn’t know what to say.

“Derek invited us out to dinner to discuss business. But don’t worry, Mr. Wesley. I will ensure Natalie’s safety.” Fortunately, Elizabeth came to break the awkward silence and explain.

Draco nodded and didn’t say anything else with a much softer expression on his face.

Elizabeth continued. “Mr. Wesley, we’ll leave now. Natalie, let’s get in the car.”

“Goodbye, Mr. Wesley.” Natalie addressed Draco politely, as she always did. Then she and Elizabeth got into Derek’s car.

Derek had booked a table at a fancy restaurant downtown inside a five-star hotel. Many people had gathered in the restaurant after work.

Derek pulled over to the side of the road and parked his Maserati. Natalie and Elizabeth then exited the car and walked to Derek’s side.

Elizabeth was standing tall and had a cold expression on her pretty face. On the other hand, Natalie looked pure and gentle. Her long hair was curly, and she was wearing a dress and a pink coat.

They were two different types of beauties who, along with a handsome man, drew a lot of attention.

Derek, of course, was aware of the onlookers’ attention. He didn’t care at all and even felt a sense of complacency. His ego was greatly satisfied by the envious gazes of the passers-by.

“Please keep your face expressionless. You’re really annoying.” Natalie couldn’t help but complain when she saw Derek’s smug expression.

Derek, like a true gentleman, opened the restaurant door for them. “Why? Can’t I smile? Natalie, you’re becoming increasingly cruel to me.”

He approached Natalie deliberately and snickered, “But it doesn’t matter. I like bad women.”