Chapter 306
Sheena maintained a polite smile, saying, “Mr. Nicholls, aren’t you a funny guy? We’ve never been that close.”
Nathaniel was taken aback, and he instinctively reached for her hand, but she evaded i attempt.
“You don’t even let me touch you? I understand you night harbor resentment from back then, but I was so young and didn’t have a choice…‘
“Mr. Nicholls,” Sheena interrupted, her expression turning sour when addressing past matters. “If you brought me out today just to discuss these things, this meal is entirely. unnecessary.”
“Alright, let’s not bring up the past,” Nathaniel wisely replied.
The waiter coincidentally brought the dishes, lightening the tense atmosphere between the two. Except for the sounds of utensils clinking against plates, the surroundings were quiet. Again, Nathaniel initiated a conversation to break the lence. “This time, I plan to stay in Farlem for a while. I heard from Howard that you’ve been investigating some matters recently. Don’t worry, I’ll help you.”
“Sure,” Sheena replied simply.
Since he volunteered to help, she had no reason to refuse. Nathaniel was pleased with her quick agreement, and his deep blue eyes sparkled with a mischievous charm.
While elegantly cutting a piece of beef, he casually asked, “I also heard that the man today was your ex–husband. You signed an employment contract with him, turning him into your manservant?”
“Yes,” Sheena said, not hiding anything.
Nathaniel hesitated before asking, “Do you still have any feelings for him?”
Sheena looked at him coldly. “That is my private matter.”
“Alright, I won’t ask. In any case, now that I’m here, I won’t let anyone bully you.”
“People
Sheena had mixed feelings, glancing at the half–eaten steak on her plate and smiling. change. It’s been seven years since we last saw each other. Even though you remember my taste, you don’t know that my taste has already changed. Do you understand what I mean?”
Nathaniel froze.
How could he not understand her meaning?
Even so, he was unwilling to accept it. It had only been seven years, and now they were reunited.
Sheena casually continued eating, saying, “But you haven’t changed. You used to be domineering, making decisions for me. You still do now. However, I’m no longer the clueless little girl who used to follow you around.
“Is it bad to be a bit domineering? Nestling in the arms of a powerful man, being a pampered
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little woman. Aren’t these the happiness many girls pursue in this world?”
Sheena just sundled without rebutting. Perhaps many girls did indeed seek that. However, she always hated being controlled by men and preferred being her own queen. As for men, as long as she had money, and as long as she wanted to, she could always keep a few men around her.
The meal left Sheena with a tasteless experience.
Coming out of the restaurant, the weather had changed. The wind was strong, blowing a cool breeze on their faces, Nathaniel took off his military coat, ready to drape it over her.
“No need, I’m not cold,” Sheena refused.
Nathaniel smiled, still draping the coat over her shoulders, and wrapping her small frame.
Sheena was displeased as Nathaniel did not seem to quite grasp her message during the meal. As she was about to speak again, Yuri suddenly approached, whispering softly in her ear.
“Miss, Mr. Lawson asked me to find you. Your guess was indeed correct. Over the past few days, they’ve sent three waves of people to hunt down the released assassins. Unfortunately, one died during the escape, and we rescued another. He wants to meet you.”
