Chapter 214
Natalie swung open the wardrobe and let out a breath when she saw it was empty. She glanced at Alexander, and their eyes met.
“You’re not actually thinking—” he started.
She didn’t let him finish. She pushed him inside and whispered, “Stay put, and don’t say a word.” She moved to close the doors.
Alexander stuck his hand out, blocking her. “You’re seriously just locking me in here? Mr. Ramirez in a closet p>
Another knock sounded at the door. “Natalie, are you okay? I’m coming in,” Samuel called out.
She didn’t have a second to waste. Natalie knocked Alexander’s hand away. “This is the best you’re getting,” she snapped, then closed the doors tight.
She spun around, raised her voice, “I’m here! Hang on!” and hurried to the door. She looked back at the wardrobe, holding her breath, but it was quiet. Only then did she take a second to fix her hair and smooth her dress before opening the door. Samuel stood there, looking worried. “I couldn’t find you downstairs. Someone said you came up here to rest. Are you all right? Are you sick? Should I call someone p>
Natalie gave a tired smile. “I guess I’ve just been working too much lately. I felt a little cold, so I came up for a break p>
Suddenly, there was a loud thump from inside the room. It sounded like something heavy hitting the floor.
“What was that?” Samuel stepped forward, peering inside.
Natalie’s heart skipped. She shot a glance at the wardrobe, noticing the doors weren’t fully closed anymore. She could see the tiniest crack. For a split second, she pictured Alexander bursting out. “Oh, there was a cat in here earlier,” she said quickly. “It probably knocked something over p>
It wasn’t even a lie. The Thompson Group’s party was at this huge estate, and there really were a few pampered cats roaming around.
“Could you do me a favor and find me something to wear over my shoulders?” Natalie asked, hoping to keep him distracted. “I’m still feeling a little chilly p>
“You’re still cold?” Samuel didn’t question it. “Wait here. I’ll go get something.” He turned and left.
The second he was gone, Natalie stormed back to the wardrobe and yanked it open. “You did that on purpose!” she hissed.
Alexander glanced at the fallen hanging rod on the floor. “You expected me to just stand here listening to you and him play happy couple?” he shot back, eyes full of sarcasm.
Natalie rolled her eyes. “There’s
nothing between us anymore. What I do is none of your business.” She didn’t want to risk Samuel coming back. leaving. Wait a few minutes before you come out.” She grabbed her dress and turned away, not looking back.
Meanwhile, Camila had searched all over for Alexander. She was about to give up when she spotted Natalie coming out of a room upstairs, looking pissed. Camila’s gut told her Alexander was in there.
A minute later, the door opened again and he stepped out. Camila’s eyes went wide, her anger bubbling up. Were they meeting behind her back? That woman, Natalie, was seducing her fiancé right in front of everyone.
She marched over to Natalie, who stood by the tall windows. “Where did you go?” Camila demanded.
Natalie shot her a cold look. “Do I owe you an explanation p>
Camila froze, her hand twitching at her side, wanting to slap her. But Alexander was nearby, so she held back.
Natalie felt suffocated, caught The source of thɪs content is.net
between Alexander’s attitude and Camila’s accusations. She needed air. She turned and headed for the doors, but after just two steps, she couldn’t move. It felt like her dress
was snagged, and she realized,
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horrified, that the top was slowly starting to slip.