Brandons heart grew warm as he heard her thoughtful words. He reached out to gently stroke her soft hair and said tenderly, I wouldnt be forcing myself. I genuinely enjoy going to these parties with you. You exude a special kind of beauty when youre confident in your element.
Natalie blushed and nestled herself in Brandons warm embrace. In a soft voice,she said,Im so lucky to have you,Brandon.
Mandys party buzzed with an eclectic mix of reporters and media people.
Though reporters were afraid to approach Brandon for a scoop on those murder rumors, they couldnt resist the allure of Natalie. Natalie, who had vanished for a quarter of a year, only to re-emerge with a dazzlingly different look. It was like the caterpillar-butterfly transformation, and boy, was it juicy news.
Stealthyclicksofthereporterscameras followed,and by dawn,the Internet was flooded with images.
By sunrise,platforms were ablaze with a blazing headline,which swiftly shot up to the trending charts.
Mrs. Larsons Stunning Reappearance After Three-Month Hiatus:New FaceNew Life?
Famed Designer Natalie White Goes Under the Knife? A Bold Move to Woo the Fashion World With Her Ravishing New Look!
Soon, Natalies studio was the talk of the town, with design orders pouring in like never before. But the underbelly of the net had its share of jibes and cruel quips on Natalies transformative journey.
Seriously? I thought Natalie had disappeared for some advanced design course. Not a nip and tuck! She was already such a looker. Why?
Just look at Natalie flaunting her vanity. Got herself a makeover, huh UghI cant stand it.Of course, the allegedmurderer Brandon and the newly minted Natalie make a delightful duo. How grotesque!
Good grief! Im done with her studio. No more outfits for me from such a two-faced woman.Yeah, joining the boycott brigade here!
The comment section went on, a veritable sea of harsh judgments.
Brandon, witnessing this digital wildfire, was livid.Thehurtfulwordsthebaseless accusations-it was as if Natalie had committed an unpardonable sin.
To what end do I have you PR folks?Brandon erupted, his voice dripping with disdain. He berated the deputy director of Larson Groups PR division so fiercely that the poor man hardly
dared to breathe. Wipe every trace of this slander about my wife. Now! Get our legal team on this. And if this circus isnt quelled soon, heads will roll!
With the might of the Larson Group thrown in, the online world went from chaotic to absolute pandemonium.
Amidst this storm, Natalie was blissfully unaware. When Brandon finally stepped out of his study, he found her cozied up on the sofa,engrossed in the latest binge-worthy series, munching away at her favorite snacks.
contented Upon glimpsing these rene expression dancingon Natalies features, Brandons face broke into thesoftest, most indulgent of smiles.He settled next to her and, with an endearing tenderness, smoothed the back strands of her hair. Enjoying the treats? he asked, his tone dripping with sweetness. With a playful twinkle in her eyes and her fingers caressing the back of his hand, Natalie responded, Absolutely! But goodness, youve outdone yourself with this spread. Theres no way I can devour all this alone. Youre joining in, right?
Brandon chuckled warmly, the sound as
melodious as a comforting tune.Well, I figured you might be craving a change from the usual munchies. So, why not give you an array to choose from? Sample them, take your pick, and Ill make sure to stock up on your favorites. As she sipped her bubble tea, an elated expression lit up Natalies features.Oh, this bubble tea! Its divine Have I always had a penchant for this flavor?
Casting his gaze towards the cup, recognition flashed in Brandons eyes. It was, indeed, her all-time favorite. With a mischievous smirk,he teased, Care to hazard a guess?
She playfully squinted at the tea,her expression one of feigned concentrationOh,come on! How am I to know?
In that fleeting moment,overcome by her endearing act, Brandon tenderly closed the. distance between them. Gently, he brushed his lips against hers, and with a sly, sultry whisper, he confessed,Well, Ive taken a sip but Ill keep its secret safe.Youll have to dwell on that taste memory a bit longer.
Feeling the heat of his unexpected yet delightful intimacy,a rosy blush colored Natalies cheeks, her body suddenly buzzing with
You how she stammered, searching for words.That was quite a surprise move, wasnt it?
His laughter,soft and teasing,echoed before he leaned in, planting another feather-light kis on her blushing lips.Any closer to an answer? Taking a moment to steady her racing heart, Natalie leaned away slightly,her skin still flushed with a delightful shade of pink.
A while later, she mustered the courage to pick up her tea again, her demeanor nonchalant,as if their sweet interlude had been but a dream.You know what? It doesnt matter if I loved this flavor in the past or not.What matters is that its delightful now.
Brandon raised his eyebrows and asked lazily,Arent you curious about your previous preferences?
Natalie hesitated for a moment, and feigning reluctance, finally said, If you really want to tell me, then I dont mind hearing it.
As soon as she finished speaking, Natalie felt arms wrap around her neck, the warmth of the touch spreading through her skin. Brandon pulled her closeruntil their foreheads were touching, their eyes locked against each other. It was as if the entireroom was blanketed in softness.Brandons voice was low in Natalies ear as he spoke!Memory loss wont affect a persons interests and preferences.
Seeing his handsome face up close made Natalies heart pickup its pace. But before she could make sense of her feelings, she felt his lips touch hers gently.
The sweetness lasted only for a moment before Brandons kises turned hotter, his lips moving
arms wrap around her neck, the warmth of the touch spreading through her skin. Brandon pulled her closer until their foreheads were touching, their eyes locked against each other. It was as if the entire room was blanketed in softness. Brandons voice was low in Natalies ear as he spoke. Memory loss wont affect a persons interests and preferences.
Seeing his handsome face up close made Natalies heart pick up its pace. But before she could make sense of her feelings, she felt his lips touch hers gently.
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The sweetness lasted only for a moment before Brandons kises turned hotter, his lips moving against her insistently, coaxing her mouth open. His tongue explored her insides,drinking her in. In the living room, sensual sounds of their kises could not be drowned out by the television. The couple sank deeper into their passion, their lips entangling fiercely with each other.
It was a long time before they broke apart for air. Brandon reluctantly let go of Natalie as she gasped for air. He took in her flushed face,her pupils blown wide with arousal, and chuckled.You taste good.
Brandons lips had turned moist from kising turning his natural charm into something more deadly. Natalie felt her cheeks burn at his dangerous gaze and hurriedly turned away. But Brandon had no plans of letting her escape so easily. With his fingers, he lifted her chin and made her face him.I want more.
Just as Natalie fumbled for words,footsteps came from the outside.
She turned around to the sight of a red-eyed girl running from a helpless-looking bodyguard. The bodyguard turned to Brandon with a pleading gaze. Mr.Larson,Miss Baldwin insists on coming in. She is Mrs. Larsons assistant, so it didnt feel right to stop her.
My assistant? Natalie asked in confusion.
Upon seeing her confusion, Brandon stood up and introduced the woman, This is Lexi Baldwin, your assistant in the studio.
Joyful tears streamed down Lexis face as soon as she saw Natalie.Boss Youre finally back Ive been waiting for so long..
It turned out that Lexi had been staying in Natalies studio since her disappearance.
Time passed, and there was no news of Natalie.
Business was dwindling day by day, and Lexis anxiousness about Natalies whereabouts grew. The two of them had built the studio from the ground up with blood, sweat, and tears. The last thing Lexi wanted was to see all their hard work go to waste.
The three months before news about Natalie turned up felt like an eternity. As soon as Lexi saw the report, she rushed to Brandons mansion, half-expectant and half in disbelief. Seeing Natalie in the flesh left her shell-shocked. Confronted by the crying woman, Natalie was at a loss for what to do. Dont cry she awkwardly comforted her.Im back.Im here now.
Lexi couldnt stop herself from sobbing even as she wiped her own tears.Boss, please dont give up on the studio. I want to keep being your assistant. Even if you dont go to the studio now, I I can also work here. Thats why I came today. Please dont fire me
After blurting out her words, Lexi felt a shift in the air. Realizing that she might have misspoken, she carefully turned to Brandon To her surprise,Brandons reaction was far from anger. He smiled at Lexi and said lightly,I would be more than enough as Natalies personal assistant when shes at home. Dont go and try taking my place here.