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Hearing this, Natalie frome.

Martin also widened his eyes in shock and looked at Josh.

Natalie’s heart skipped a beat, and after a long silence, she asked in a daze, “What did you say?”

“Ms. Linney,” Josh said with deep and meaningful eyes, “I don’t think it’s difficult for you to understand. I said that I would make it up to you by marrying you”

Natalie was confused for a second

Josh seemed to see through her, so he continued, “You don’t have to turn me down now, Ms. Linney. As far as I know, you were greatly humiliated at the wedding, and soon it would get spread and ruin your reputation. Since the Linney family isn’t supportive, situations might turn tough for you

Hearing this. Natalie froze and retorted. “It’s none of your business”

Josh calmly looked at her aggressive face and said, “Now it is.

Natalie raised her head in confusion

Josh went on, “Once you marry me, you won’t hear people talk about what you went through at your wedding. They will only laugh at Brian for missing his own wedding and losing his wife. More importantly, you can leave the Linney family for good reason.” Josh spoke in a low and gentle voice as if he were casting a spell on her. “I can get you whatever you want. How about that?”

It was so quiet in the room that Natalie could hear their breathing. She felt her heart jolt when she met Josh’s tempting eyes. Her heart beat violently, but she tried her best to keep calm

“Since you know everything about me,

should understand that marrying me does no good for you,” Natalie said confusedly.

“I said this is just a sort of compensation Josh paused for a moment and continued. “You can interpret it as my need for a wife,”

Natalie clenched her fingers and wondered, ‘Should I say yes! Will he give me a home after I say yes?‘

The light of the setting sun came in through the window. It was a sunny day and the breezes were warm.

Natalie had been in a daze for a long time, and after a while, she said subconsciously, “Okay”

Josh’s face lit up with a faint smile and he announced, “That’s settled then.

Natalie came back to her senses and said, “L…”

Josh looked at her and said seriously, “My secretary has already recorded our conversation, Ms. Linney. You can’t go back on your word now

Martin nodded at Natalie politely. He always recorded the conversations when Josh negotiated with people.

Josh stood up and said in a low voice, Tm a little busy these days, so I’ll ask someone to take care of you. I’ll come to pick you up when you’re discharged.” Then he turned around and strode towards the door.

Looking at his back, Natalie stopped him “Wait?

Josh stopped. He turned around and looked at her with questioning eyes. “What?”

Natalie couldn’t help holding her breath and said. “1… I haven’t got your name.”

Josh chuckled slightly. He walked to her, bent down, and stared at her attentively. “Josh, Josh Franco.”

Time seemed to freeze at this moment, and Natalie was dazzled by his tall and elegant figure backlit by the sunlight..

Then Josh left the room. Martin followed him and got a message from Owen, who had been waiting for a long time outside the hospital

Owen: When will Mr. President come out? What happened exactly? Why did he ask me to hit the girl? I know he’s a cruel man but he never hurts the innocent. Besides, she’s just an ordinary person.]

Thinking about the shocking conversation in the hospital room, Martin texted back: [She’s no ordinary person. She’ll be the First Lady from now on J

Owen was

astonished

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Martin almost ran into Josh when the later suddenly stopped. He asked, “What’s wrong, Mr. President?”

Josh said, “Call me Mr. France when she’s around.”

Martin replied. “‘Got it”

‘It seems that Mr. President wants to hide who he is from Natalie. Otherwise, it could frighten her. He’s right, he thought

Alone in the room, Natalie had mixed feelings. She still couldn’t believe what had happened just now. And the more she thought about it, the more ridiculous she found it was. She regretted it, but Josh appeared so overbearing that she didn’t dare to tell him that she changed her mind.

Therefore, Natalie had been a little restless the whole day.

When she turned on the TV in the evening, she saw the entertainment channel was broadcasting today’s news. The host was talking with an excited face, “Brian’s running away from his wedding caused a stir today. Let’s take a look at the discussion on the Internet”

“That’s very romantic! I believe that every girl wants a man who is willing to run away from his wedding just for you.”

“I think the groom is to blame. He should have sold the bride that he didn’t love her earlier. It was unfair to the poor

or bridle”

“I heard that Jennifer and Brian grew up having a crush on each other, which means Natalie is the third wheel. She deserved that.

Natalie turned off the TV. When she was about to lie down and rest, Elizabeth rushed in.

She seemed to have come here in a hurry because she sounded very anxious. “Why did you leave the castle without telling me, Nat? You didn’t even bring your phone with you. I’ve been looking for you the whole day. Do you know how worried I am?“

Natalie said with guilt. Tim sorry.

Elizabeth breathed a sigh of relief when she made sure that Natalie was okay. I’m glad you’re fine. Where’s the driver who hit your There was a blind spot behind the castle and it took Elizabeth a lot of effort to find out Natalie had a car accident. She was scared when she heard the news

“I let him go since I’m fine. Natalie didn’t tell her the whole story.

Elizabeth sat down in front of the bed with a sigh and handed Natalie her phone. “The wedding is over and all the guests have left. Your parents and Brian kept calling, but I didn’t pick up.”

Natalie nodded. There were ten missed calls from Evelyn, one from Gordon, and six from Brian. She put her phone aside, not wanting to call anyone back.

After thinking for a while, Elizabeth asked, “You and Brian.

“We’re done,” said Natalie

Elizabeth was stunned. She knew better than anyone how much Natalie loved Brian

Natalie lud I given up studying abroad and quit the most important dance competition for him. Now, instead of dancing, she was studying jewelry design. She had always hoped to marry him and start a family with him. But her dream fell apart when he didn’t show up at the wedding

Now, their four–year relationship was nothing but pain. What was worse, after the news of Brian’s escape was spread, she would soon become a joke in high society and even the whole country

By that time, everyone would know that the Linney family and Brian picked Jennifer over her. She would be overshadowed by Jennifer for the rest of her life. That was the biggest humiliation to her

Elizabeth said with tearful eyes, “I can’t decide what you do, but I always wish yo

wish you the best. You’ll be happier without him.”

They talked a lot, with Elizabeth trying to cheer her up. In the end, Elizabeth even took out her phone and said. “I have 200 young men in my phone, ready to be here. Pick any one you like!”

Natalie smiled and said nothing.

It

was nearly midnight when Elizabeth was about to leave. Before she left, she asked, “Will y

you be okay alone!”

Natalie nodded. “Coon. Y

You need to reat for work.”

Til see you tomorrow night then,” said Elizabeth

Brian She

After Elizabeth left, Natalie tried to sleep but couldn’t because she had rested a lot during the day. Her phone rang again, and it was still Br

“Okay”

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picked it up this time.

“Nat,” Brian said in an anxious and worried tone, “Why didn’t you answer my calls! Are you okay?”

Natalie glanced at her bandaged leg and said in a low voice, “I’m fine.”

“Glad you’re fine” Brian breathed a sigh of relief. Tm at Manville Hospital. Jennifer hasn’t woken up yet” Brian sounded a little bit tired on the phone. Im sorry, Nat. I promise we’ll have a bigger wedding to make up for this when I’m back.”

Natalie didn’t say anything. She held the phone and kept silent for a long time.

Brian hesitated for a while and continued, “Jennifer and I grew up together. You understand, right, Nat?”

Natalie thought. Right. They grew up together. What am I to them! Natalie looked out of the clear window. Yesterday’s rain had left the ground

but now it was a beautiful day, and white doves occasionally flew by while chirping. She felt very happy when she woke up in the morning

She hesitated briefly, then spoke in a whisper, “Do you remember what you said when you asked me to marry you?” Her voice barely rose above

murmur.

She could recall the moment clearly: Brian had kneeled before her with roses in hand at the Gobis University theater. His good looks had captivated all the nearby students. He had said, “Not even all the stars in the sky can outshine you. To me, you are the only star”

Hearing her question, Brian fell silent, and neither of them spoke

After a while, Natalie seemed to hear Charles Linney, her younger brother, on the phone. “Brian Jennifer’s awake. My parents went to call the doctor. Come here!”

Brian started. “Nat, I have to-

“Brian Sherman Natalie said has full name softly, which made Brian tense.

Natalie let out a laugh mixed with a sigh, “You know, I’ve realized I don’t really like roses all that much. We’re not getting married. We’re done, the declared.

Brian was stunned. He hadn’t seen this coming. He felt a lump in his throat and, frowning, he clenched his teeth and gripped has phone tightly. He was about to respond when Natalie ended the call Brian tried to call her back, but she didn’t pick up.

Charles urged him. “What are you doing, Brian Co

Come here”

Brian pursed his lips. Having no choice, he had to put Natalie aside.

After hanging up the phone, Natalie went back to sleep.

She had a dream. In her dream, she went back to Sunrise Town, and her adopted mother stroked her head kindly and said, “My Nat has grown up and she’s going to get married.”

Naulie threw herself into her mother’s arms and said that she wouldn’t marry anyone. Then she couldn’t see anything. There was no one else in the world who would love her so much.

Just then, a dazzling light came from the distance, making her unable to see. The next second, she opened her eyes slowly in the hospital bed.

I was already morning.

At this time, someone knocked on her door again, and Martin came in.