Chapter 15 Impossible to Get Rid of Her
Prospera Legal was one of the most prestigious law firms in Regalia.
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And yet, one of its top attorneys was currently mopping sweat from his forehead, going through tissues like a man on trial
himself
“Mrs. Hyperion, are you saying you want to divorce your husband and fight him for custody of both children?”
Natalie nodded calmly.
It was time.
She had always been someone who could walk away from love when it
Even though Jonathan had been her Mr. Perfect, once she learned about the first love he had loved for the past 18 years, she chose to let go.
What could a so–called wicked, stand–in wife possibly compete with against someone who had owned his heart for nearly 2 decades? What about the kids? She refused to use them like
pawns.
Besides, how many 18–year periods does a person get in a lifetime? Jonathan had clearly loved his first love deeply.
She could never replace that woman in his heart. Nor did she want to keep pretending to be someone she wasn’t.
But the children? She would never, ever give them up.
The lawyer sighed and advised, “Mrs. Hyperion, it’s going to be extremely difficult for you to win custody under the current circumstances. First of all, you don’t have a job or any source of income. Secondly, there were past incidents where you unintentionally hurt the children. The court will absolutely take that into account.
“And of course, the most important factor is the children’s preference. If they say they would rather not stay with you, your chances drop significantly.”
Natalie understood exactly what he meant.
To win this case, she needed two things: a steady job and her children’s forgiveness.
She pulled out her phone and commanded, ‘Help me send out a few résumés. I’m getting a job.”
From the other end of the line, a voice screeched like a startled bird. “A job?! Are you serious, boss? What company could. afford to hire you?! You’re sitting pretty at the top, and you want to come down here and experience our nine–to–five misery?”
Natalie instinctively held the phone away from her ear as she explained, “I need to prepare for the divorce.”
She couldn’t reveal her real identity until she reclaimed Solaria Group.
This meant for now she had to get a normal job.
Her assistant wasted no time at all. Less than three hours later, she received an offer letter.
West Group.
“Good morning, Mr. West!”
As Nelson West entered the building, every female employee in sight greeted him with bright smiles.
They were all dressed in sharp business attire, black pantyhose, and heels–each one more stunning than the last.
Nelson nodded politely, then turned to the head of Human Resources. “Where is she?”
“She’s already in your office, boss,” the HR director said.
Nelson hurried toward his office, eager to meet his gorgeous new secretary.
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The HR director didn’t even flinch–he was accustomed to this routine.
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His boss was known across Regalia as someone with a very obvious weakness: pretty faces. Over 80% of the employees were women—and not just any women, but gorgeous ones.
And to become the personal secretary of the CEO? You had to be in the top 15.
The HR director knew Nelson had high standards. He was especially proud of himself this time; he had finally found the perfect candidate after months of searching.
Nelson pushed open the office door, roses in hand.
“Congratulations on coming on board-
Just then, the woman who had her back to him turned around.
The second he saw her face, Nelson’s grin froze. He stumbled backward, collapsing into the nearest chair, eerily terrified.
“Hello, she said smoothly. Tm your new secretary, Natalie Solaria-
She didn’t even finish the sentence. Nelson bolted out of the room like he was fleeing a haunted house.
Outside the office, the HR director walked up, eager to take credit. “Well? What do you think, Mr. West? Isn’t she a knockout?”
“A knockout!! Nelson shouted, hurling the bouquet at the man’s head. “Are you out of your mind?! Do you know who you just brought into my office?!”
The director, removing rose petals from his nostril, posed a puzzled question. “Is she not pretty enough?”
Nelson was so furious his head spun. “She’s the kind of woman even Jonathan Hyperion can’t handle! You brought her here to work for me? Are you trying to get me killed!!”
Yes, Natalie was beautiful. But how on earth was he supposed to handle someone like her? If he so much as looked at her the wrong way, Jonathan might actually skin him alive and have him deep–fried.
Nelson was a ladies man–enthusiastic around pretty women. But this? This was the first time he’d met someone he didn’t dare approach
“Mr. West, who exactly is she?”
“She’s Jonathan’s wife. Mrs. Hyperion from Regalia.”
The words had barely left Nelson’s mouth when the HR director’s knees buckled. He almost collapsed on the ground.
They had invited trouble in, and now it was impossible to send her away.
Nelson was nearly in tears, practically begging.
“Ma’am–Queen–how could I possibly have you as my secretary? You’re Mrs. Hyperion, the most influential woman in this
city!”
Natalie said flatly. “Ive already signed the contract.”
pay you a hundred times the salary! I’ll call a car right now and personally escort you back home!”
“I’m not quitting. I want to work”
Nelson asked, “What do you need a job for? Jonathan’s wealth could cover you for three lifetimes!” Depending on someone else isn’t the same as standing on your own. And stop calling me ma’am”
Natalie, after all, had the heart and soul of an 18–year–old. It felt deeply wrong to hear a 24–year–old refer to her as ma’am.
Nelson tried every argument, begged until his voice cracked, and even shed a few tears for dramatic effect. But Natalie stood there like an unyielding marble statue–calm, unmoved, and firm.
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Defeated, Nelson realized he had only one option left. He rushed off to Hyperion Group to beg for help.
“If she wants to stay at your company, let her, Jonathan said calmly as he poured himself a cup of tea
He didn’t know exactly why she’d suddenly decided to work–but one thing was clear. If she had something to focus on, she’d stop thinking so much about Jacques.
Nelson wasn’t having it. “Boss, you know what Natalie’s like when she’s in one of her moods. I can’t handle her! If the stays my company, she’ll turn my whole company upside down!”
Jonathan replied calmly. “What if I throw in the Eastvale property and two international contracts? Is that enough for you?”
“You’re serious?” Nelson gaped. “Boss, what has Natalie done to you? You are offering me a 10 million dollar plot of land and several multimillion–dollar projects simply for her to join my company as a secretary?”
Jonathan made a hand gesture, but his assistant entered the room with the contract already prepared.
To Nelson, Natalie was like Lady Seraphine–the legendary beauty who could bring kingdoms to their knees–and Jonathan? He was the lovesick, useless King Alaric
He ranted in his heart, but he wasn’t about to turn down free land and fat contracts.
Nelson grabbed a pen and signed the contracts. The moment the pen lifted from the page, his phone rang.
was the HR director
Nelson answered–and immediately, the HR director’s panicked scream came through the line.
“Mr. West! Bad news! The queen–I mean, Natalie–she’s in big trouble!”
“No wonder my husband’s been coming here every other day! You little temptress–you’ve got him completely under your spell! You can’t just live your life quietly–you had to steal my man and be a mistress?!”
The woman, who appeared to be in her mid–thirties and was dressed in designer clothes and fur, pointed at Natalie while shouting loudly
Natalie glanced at the balding, pot–bellier man standing behind her and frowned.
Calling her a temptress was almost flattering–it was just another way to say she was beautiful
But accusing her of being that guy’s mistress? That was downright insulting
“Maybe you’re blind,” she said, her voice cold. “But I’m not. “If I looked at your husband more than once, I’d probably need to get my eyes checked”
Tamara Cox, sensing Natalie’s disdain, became strangely confident. “Ha! Who are you trying to fool? My husband’s worth millions–he’s got a house, a car, and money in the bank! I’ve seen your type before–using youth to skip ahead in life-
Before she could finish, a full cup of water hit her square in the face.
Tamara was dripping wet. She looked up to see Natalie casually spinning the empty cup in her hand.
Her eyes said it all: Say one more word, and I’ll shove this cup down your throat
“You slur!”
“Are you done?” A deep voice spoke up.
Barnaby Cox stepped between them, holding Tamara back.
The move only convinced Tamara more that Natalie was his mistress.
“I knew it was luert You are sleeping with her, aren’t you? How long has this been going on!!”
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Barnaby glanced at the breathtaking woman beside him.
And to protect his actual mistress, he didn’t deny it.
“Let my wife hit you to get it out of her system,” he said under his breath, speaking so only Natalie could hear.
“I’ll write you a fat check.”
He was sure she’d accept,
A few slaps in exchange for a million–dollar check? What woman
I say no!
Natalie smiled sweetly. “So, you want me to be her punching bag to cover for you and your mistress?”
Barnaby praised, “Smart girl.”
Natalie’s voice turned cold. “Too bad you’re a blockhead.”
