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Gripping her chin with increasing firmness, Brian was a mix of ice and steel. “Let me spell it out for
you… Had L. Brian, not stepped in with extra cash, Global Mall would’ve been swallowed up by some
corporate shark by year’s end and turned into another soulless office block! And if it wasn’t for my
whopping investment of over ten billion dors, Global Entertainment wouldn’t be floating in cash or
stand as the national top talent agency. I am the savior of the James family, do you get that? If you’re
entertaining thoughts of marrying Michael or Gavin, I’d advise you to nip that fantasy in the bud.
Because I can pull the plug on the Global Entertainment Group anytime I want and retract every penny.
Perhaps it was the night air that was too brisk, but as Natalie listened to Brian enunciate each word
with chilling rity, she couldn’t help the goosebumps that spread uncontrobly over her
skin.
Before her return from abroad, she had been unaware that Brian was the main financier behind Global
Entertainment Group. But she had always known that thepany’s meteoric rise in recent years was
due to its ample liquid funds, underpinned by a robust financial chain.
If that ten billion were to be abruptly withdrawn, the fallout would be catastrophic!
She couldn’t allow her actions to bring suffering upon the James family.
“I’ve told you before, Natalie, within this year, your affairs are under mymand.”
Brian dipped his head and brushed a kiss against her chilled lips. “You understand now, don’t
you?”
“Understood.” Natalie murmured after a moment of silence, her voice soft.
She knew what he wanted was apliant response. That would spare the James family.
His left hand rose slightly. Instinctively, she wanted to pull away. But in a split second, she quelled the
impulse to reject his touch. Compliance was her only option.
Brian touched her hand, feeling its icy temperature.
He looked up at her, then removed his zer and draped it over her shoulders.
Natalie remained quiet and obedient, allowing him to lead her towards his park car.
She had no idea where he intended to take her, and Brian didn’t seem inclined to tell. So she kept her
mouth shut.
The ride was a silent, swift blur, with neither of them uttering another word. Half an hourter. the car
pulled up in front of Majestic Meadows Manor.
Natalie nced through the car window at the European–style vi and frowned.
This was Madelyn’s residence. Why had he brought her here?
Brian unbuckled his seatbelt. Seeing her still seated, he shot her a cold nce. “If you’d prefer
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to stay in the car, I don’t mind.”
With a shiver, Natalie quickly got out.
They entered through the front door, one after the other, with the household already asleep and only a
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porch light left on.
Unsure where the light switches were and unable to see clearly, Natalie stumbled over
something in the dimness.
Losing her bnce, she was about to fall when a hand suddenly reached out and firmly gripped her
shoulder.
“Thank you,” Natalie exhaled in relief, instinctively whispering her thanks to Brian.
As soon as the words left her lips, she sensed her mistake.
Truth be told, Brian fell silent. In the dim light, she could only make out the chilling gaze of his. eyes
fixed on her.
Natalie opened her mouth, but no words came to remedy the situation. “I…” She steeled herself to
speak, only to feel a wave of dizziness hit her. The next moment, she copsed onto a nearby sofa.
Her back struck something on the sofa, hitting her spine with a jolt of pain that elicited an involuntary
gasp. As she tried to rise, Brian’s hands mped down on her wrists.
Natalie had not yet fully healed her injuries, but she knew there was no escaping what was toe
that night.