Chapter 393
It sounded simple–she just said she’d be on a three–day business trip, telling him he could focus on work and not worry about her
There was nothing wrong with these words. Yet, precisely because there was nothing wrong, it proved there was something wrong.
Natalie didn’t cling to him anymore and seemed to need his company less and less.
He took out another cigarette and started searching for “Austin” on the search bar
A few years ago, he heard that Natalie liked a celebrity named Austin, but he didn’t pay much attention to
it.
It was usual for young girls to have celebrity crushes. But now she was working as Austin’s ‘assistant. They interact closely and frequently.
He suddenly thought about his recent endeavors with Annabelle. He looked down at Austin’s profile.
A triple–award–winning actor who was never involved in any scandals, with critically acclaimed shows. The only actor with fans surpassing three hundred million.
He was outstanding in every way. Any young girl would find him attractive…
When Annabelle came out of the bathroom, she saw Jeremy lost in thought, staring at his phone, looking different from just moments ago.
He looked intimidating and distant, as if pushing her further away again. This feeling made Annabelle nervous. She immediately walked over and hugged Jeremy.
“What are you looking at?”
Annabelle froze when she saw Jeremy looking at Austin’s profile.
“Mr. Hughes, are you going to take me to see his movie? I heard his latest film grossed over five billion. dollars, and his acting is superb. I’ve always wanted to watch it, but going to the movies alone feels so boring. Can we go now?”
Annabelle smelled wonderful, fresh from the bath.
Jeremy’s expression turned cold, and he ruthlessly pushed Annabelle away.
Jeremy couldn’t understand himself at that moment. He didn’t like Annabelle. Sometimes, he wanted to stay away from her, yet he often couldn’t resist the urge to sleep with her.
This conflicting emotion sometimes made him question himself. Did he just need something new?
If Natalie found out about this, she would never forgive him.
“Mr. Hughes, you’re so heartless. You were so eager and controlling just now. My back still hurts.”
Annabelle wasn’t angry. Instead, she acted coyly.
During this time together, he often treated her coldly after their encounters. No matter how wild they were together, he remained indifferent toward her.
However, she looked down at her slightly bulging but barely noticeable abdomen with some pride and anticipation. Just wait. When the time came, she would become Mrs. Hughes, and Natalie would have to give up the position for her.
“Put on your clothes and leave the hotel,” Jeremy said coldly.
Annabelle’s face stiffened “It’s so late, I….
Jeremy extinguished his cigarette, stood up, and looked down at Annabelle. “Do you know the consequences of disobedience?”
Annabelle didn’t dare say another word. She quickly got dressed and left the hotel.
After she left, Jeremy called Natalie. She didn’t answer. He wondered if she was on the plane.
Jeremy looked toward home from the hotel window and decided Natalie didn’t need to keep her job any longer.
After dinner, as they left the restaurant, Joe received a call. After hanging up, he said, “There’s a situation with Rowan. I need to check on it.”
“Okay, be careful. I’ll head home first.”
Joe watched Skylar drive away and got into his car.
A few minutes later, he arrived at Rowan’s place.
As soon as he walked in, he saw the floor littered with empty bottles. This was the apartment Rowan often stayed in.
“What’s going on?” Joe glanced at the unshaven Rowan.
Rowan gave Joe a resentful look.
“I wish you weren’t my friend.”
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