Chapter 28 I Want to Sleep With You
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Tknow Jonathan said, his voice cold and low.
“You know die asked, suddenly overcome with guilt.
Was it really that obvious? Had her intentions been written all over her face?
Then, are you willing the blurted, besitating for only a second before bravely going for it
Jinue for the bold, right
“It’s late. You should get some sleep” Jonathan stood up and was ready to leave, but she gently caught his wrist.
He turned to find her ears Blushed red as she whispered, “Didn’t you agree to sleep with me? Where are you going
Sleep with me? Natalie said impulsively before she could stop herself
Jonathan was stunned. He asked, “You weren’t pretending to be sick because of Jacques
She frowned and asked, “What’s Jacques got to do with anything?
Maybe it was just his imagination, but when she said that name, Jonathan could’ve worn he saw a flicker of irritation in her
eyes
Tarques is abren to sell Solaria Group for live billion. You knew that, riglar
Of course Natalie answered anothly
She was the mysterious layer who leught that company. How could she not know!
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“Water … “Natalie croaked, her voice barely above a whisper. Her timing couldn’t have been better.
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Any later, and the tranquilizer gun in her son’s hand–the kind meant for livestock–might’ve found its way into her arm.
“Well, look who’s awake,” Christopher said with a mocking grin, twirling the oversized syringe like a toy. “Guess I’ve got talent being a wonder doctor. No medicine, and her illness is already gone.”
Jonathan handed her a glass of warm water and gently pressed a hand to her forehead.
Still burning hot.
“Take the meds while the water is still warm.”
Christopher leaned against the wall and said coldly, “Jonathan, can’t you see it? She’s faking her illness.”
He didn’t know much about medical skill, but he’d seen Natalie work with needles like a pro. If she wanted to make herself look feverish, he was pretty sure she could do it in her sleep.
Yvonne dragged Christopher out of the room to give her parents some space.
Natalie looked at the cold medicine on the nightstand. She picked it up, ready to knock it back in one go.
But just before it reached her lips, Jonathan stopped her.
“You shouldn’t take meds like that.” Jonathan took the bottle from her and dumped it in the trash.
She knew then–he’d figured her out.
“I wasn’t trying to lie. I just..
Her voice trailed off; she couldn’t blurt out that she was trying to sleep with him out loud.
“I know,” Jonathan said, his voice cold and low.
“You know?” she asked, suddenly overcome with guilt
Was it really that obvious? Had her intentions been written all over her face?
“Then, are you willing?” She blurted, hesitating for only a second before bravely going for it.
Fortune favors the bold, right?
“It’s late. You should get some sleep.” Jonathan stood up and was ready to leave, but she gently caught his wrist..
He turned to find her ears flushed red as she whispered, “Didn’t you agree to sleep with me? Where are you going?”
“Sleep with whom?”
“Sleep with me,” Natalie said impulsively before she could stop herself.
Jonathan was stunned. He asked, “You weren’t pretending to be sick because of Jacques?”
She frowned and asked, “What’s Jacques got to do with anything?”
Maybe it was just his imagination, but when she said that name, Jonathan could’ve sworn he saw a flicker of irritation in her
eyes.
Jacques is about to sell Solaria Group for five billion. You knew that, right?”
“Of course,” Natalie answered smoothly.
She was the mysterious buyer who bought that company. How could she not know?
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And really, that five billion was just passing through. Jacques would have to return it all–plus another billion on top.
She was honestly looking forward to it. Couldn’t wait to see the priceless expression of Jacques when he realized he’d been played like a fool.
Jacques had always been Natalie’s top concern.
But this time, it doesn’t bother her.
Jonathan couldn’t help but stare at her a little longer, like a stone dropped into still water–ripples spreading across his heart.
Had she faked all of her actions to sleep with him?
He wanted to leave, but Natalie followed him down the
Wa pillow clutched in her arms.
“If you’re sleeping in the guest room, then I’m sleeping in the guest room. If it’s the study, then I’ll sleep there too.”
He sighed. There was no winning with her. Jonathan gave in and stayed in the bedroom.
Night fell.
That night, Natalie lay on her side, eyes open, stealing glances at the man lying next to her under a separate blanket. She was greedy for his body.
Same bed. Different everything. How was she supposed to make a move?
She waited and waited. Eventually, his breathing grew slow and steady.
Jonathan, are you asleep?”
No response; he had fallen asleep.
A grin tugged at her lips. Quietly, she slipped under his blanket and scooted closer, wrapping her arm around his waist from behind.
His back was broad and solid. The muscles at his waist were lean and tight, driving her thoughts wild.
She was exhausted from everything that had happened today.
Burying her face against his back, breathing in his scent, she felt a strange peace settle over her. Before long, she fell asleep.
Somewhere in the haze of dreams, she thought she felt him turn. He wrapped his arms around her and pulled her close.
10a.m. the next morning. In the Solaria Group conference room.
“Is there something in the contract you’re not happy with, Mr. Fourside?” Skye asked, dressed in a couture suit, channeling full–on CEO energy.
“Ms. Parham,” Jacques replied, measured and calm, “Solaria Group is one of the oldest companies in Regalia. Its tech division has been a trailblazer for years. When it comes to drone innovation, they’re top of the field–nobody even comes close.”
He paused, as if considering whether to say more. “And beyond that, we’ve been secretly developing self–driving technology. Once that hits the market. I don’t need to tell you how much profit that could bring
“I’m sure you wouldn’t be interested in Solaria Group unless you believed in its research and tech,” he added.
Skye wasn’t exactly experienced in high–stakes business deals.
She was only here because Natalie asked her to pretend to be a wealthy investor from overseas. The whole idea was to go through the motions and acquire Solaria Group.
But now, things felt a lot more complicated than expected.
She turned her head slightly, seeking help from the woman standing behind her–Natalie, dressed in a sleek suit, glasses perched on her nose, face done up in heavy, unrecognizable makeup.
Natalie stepped forward and said, “Mr. Fourside, my boss doesn’t like to beat around the bush. If you’ve got something to say, just say it.”
Jacques didn’t recognize her. “What I’m saying,” he replied, “is that Solaria Group is worth more than five billion. Ms. Parham, I want you to increase your offer to seven billion. Agree to that, and I’ll sign the papers right now.”
