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Chapter 13 I Am Envious

  • “Of course not.” Claude forced out a smile.
  • He broke up with Sally first, but the latter kicked up a huge fuss for a few days. After breaking up with her, he no longer wanted anything to do with her.
  • A moment after they entered the villa, a black Bentley entered the compound.
  • Kirk parked the car carefully.
  • When Kirk opened the backseat door, his boss’ legs were still crossed while his eyes remained shut.
  • “Mr. Hoffman,” Kirk coughed softly before calling out. “You must be tired after getting off the plane from M Nation. If you don’t feel like attending Ms. Harper’s birthday party, why don’t I deliver the gift on your behalf?”
  • Sebastian snapped back to reality and grabbed his blazer, stepping out of the car. “Take the gift and come with me.”
  • The man was 188cm tall. As he strode ahead gracefully, he spotted an eye-catching pink sports car in the parking lot. It seemed awfully familiar to him.
  • “Is that the car I told you to order?” Sebastian inquired.
  • Kirk was wondering what his boss was talking about. He followed his boss’ gaze and noticed the speck of pink among the other cars. “Yes, it’s a custom-made Pagani model, one of its kind. I didn’t know they had already delivered it to Ms. Cook. She has been your partner for a long time. Do you know she’s friends with Ms. Harper?”
  • Sebastian had been busy working abroad for almost half a month. He finally recalled Natalie after Kirk mentioned her name.
  • She said she got bored and wanted to get a boyfriend in real life.
  • He scoffed silently. She’s such a sultry woman. No honest man would want to be her boyfriend!
  • As Sebastian was suddenly frowning, Kirk’s heart sank. “Mr. Hoffman, did I say something wrong?”
  • “Let’s go in.” Sebastian headed toward the villa.
  • Kirk glanced at the pink sports car again before catching up with his boss. Natalie should feel lucky for my boss is really generous.
  • Led by the helper, Natalie and Claude arrived at the garden.
  • The garden had been turned into a gorgeous birthday party venue.
  • Majestic magnolia trees were scattered around the venue, their fragrance perfuming the air.
  • Natalie scanned the venue, impressed by how lavish Sally’s birthday party was. She studied the impeccably dressed guests invited to the party. Hmm, looks like the Harpers are well-connected.
  • I wonder how Brock Harper would react after finding out his daughter is pregnant in public! That must be humiliating!
  • At that thought, Natalie sneered silently.
  • After noticing Mrs. Harper, she immediately went over to the lady. “Mrs. Harper,” she greeted with a smile.
  • Ruth Montgomery, aka Mrs. Harper, was chatting with her friends when Natalie arrived. She welcomed the latter warmly. “Natalie, you’re here? Oh, isn’t this...”
  • She gazed at Claude closely and furrowed her brows. “I think I’ve seen him somewhere.”
  • “He’s Claude Nealey, an award-winning actor.” Natalie blinked and shot her a sweet smile. “You must’ve seen the trailer of his movie on TV, right?”
  • “Oh, no wonder he’s so good-looking. Turns out he’s an actor.” Ruth nodded in acknowledgment.
  • “You must adore Ms. Harper a lot to plan this grand birthday party for her,” Natalie teased. An envious expression flitted across her face. “I’m envious of her.”
  • Ruth covered her lips and laughed delicately. Pleased, she returned, “Oh, not really. My husband is the one who spoils her. He insists on holding a grand birthday party every year for his beloved daughter.”
  • “Yes, you should spoil your only daughter.” Natalie chuckled and handed her the gift. “Mrs. Harper, I’ve prepared a gift for Ms. Harper. Can I talk to her?”
  • Claude, who had remained silent throughout the entire exchange, frowned at her request.