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Natalie was now fully sober as she said, “I didn’t drink much. I was just a little tipsy.”
At the same time, she felt a bit of regret. While everyone sang earlier, she belted out off–key and
became a microphone hog. It was so embarrassing she felt like she had made a fool of herself
abroad.
“Your singing was better than back in college. Have you been practicing secretly?” Skr asked
with augh.
Natalie gave her a look of despair. “Let’s just cut off contact.”
The next day, she had no idea how to face Austin and Hank, and she felt she had socially
embarrassed herself.
Once in bed, she confessed worriedly, “These past few days, while working with Mr. Powell, I keep
feeling like something’s not right.”
“What’s not right?”
“Sometimes, when I see Mr. Powell, I keep recalling that moment when he kissed me. Even though
I know it was just him getting into character, I still…”
“Still what?”
”
Natalie bit her lip and said, “I still think Mr. Powell is truly an Oscar–winning actor. His kissing skills
are incredible.”
Skr thought, “Is that the main point?”
Her mouth twitched with amusement. “So his kissing skills have you fixated? Do you want to try
again?”
“It’s possible. Mr. Powell’s kissing skills are so impressive that my mind went nk! It turns out I’ve
been fixated on his kissing skills and want to try again. I’m obsessed with Mr. Powell’s kissing
skills.”
Natalie seemed to have stumbled into a new realization about herself.
Skr struggled to maintain herposure. “You didn’t consider anything else?”
She wondered if Natalie was only fixated on his kissing skills and not on him as a person. Skr
didn’t ask directly because she was worried about giving Natalie the wrong impression.
After all, given her current state of confusion, whether Natalie liked Austin or could develop feelings
for him was uncertain.
“Anything else? I remember I identally touched Mr. Powell’s abs that day. You wouldn’t believe
how disciplined he is. His diet must be controlled by willpower alone.
“His physique is maintained through hard work. He looks thin in clothes but has well–defined
muscles underneath. That’s Mr. Powell–his well–defined physique is incredibly tempting,” Natalie
said, nearly drooling as she spoke.
She realized she was now craving Austin’s physique again. These thoughts were only safe to share
with Skr.
Talking about it helped ease the strange feelings she had been experiencing.
Skr was speechless. “You’ve often mentioned how great Mr. Powell’s physique is.
“That was different before. Back then, I only have videos and photos to look at from a distance.
Now, I see him in person every day. I can touch him and even kiss him.
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“It’s a feeling that’s hard to put into words.” She felt that her limited vocabry from school couldn’t
quite capture the depth of her experience.
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She still felt a flutter of excitement whenever she thought about it..
“Have you ever had any improper thoughts about Mr. Powell? Like, trying to make a move on him?”
Skr asked.
Natalie’s eyes widened, and she shook her head vigorously. “I’ve had some improper thoughts, like
wondering what Mr. Powell looks like without clothes. But I wouldn’t dare to make a move on him.
“Besides being my boss, he’s also my idol. I know my own limits well. Even if it weren’t Mr. Powell,
I’m not interested in pursuing anyone at the moment. Right now, I’m focused on my career.”
After a big setback with Jeremy, she wasn’t ready to fall for someone again without reservation. The
thought of romance and marriage was frightening to her.
“Let’s talk about something else. Aren’t you and Joe supposed to be taking wedding photos in a few
days?
Skr didn’t press further and simply nodded. “We’re scheduled to go for the shoot the day after
tomorrow.”
She had the feeling that the n might still be canceled.
Natalie didn’t catch the underlying meaning in Skr’s words, feeling a bit tired. She cheerfully
nodded and said, “That’s great! With your figure, you’ll look stunning in any wedding dress. Joe
won’t be able to take his eyes off you.
“I’m too tired. I need to sleep now,” Natalie said.
Without another word, Natalie closed her eyes and fell asleep quickly, even with the lights still on.
Skr got up to turn them off.
Austin and Hank were still awake, going over the details of tomorrow’s work schedule.
Both of them were night owls and could stay up all night.
After dunking and singing, neither Austin nor Hank felt the slightest bit sleepy. So they decided to
have and of drinks
The rescheduled tomorrow’s daytime activities, but the evening ones can’t be postponed. Check the
schedule and see if there’s anything wrong.” Hank said as he handed over the ns.
Austin skimmed through the schedule quickly. “Everything looks fine. We’ll follow this n.”
There will be an interview after the event. Just speak freely. These small interviews are a piece of
cake for you.” Hank was confident in Austin’s abilities.
Of course, Hank had been confident for many years, though he was still uneasy about Austin’s
romantic
issues.
“I noticed that Natalie seemed oblivious today. Doesn’t she realize you have feelings for her?” Hank
was exasperated with Natalie’sck of awareness.
Austin’s expression darkened. “She’s juste out of a difficult situation with Jeremy. It’s natural for
her to be guarded about rtionships right now. Maybe she’lle to understand it in time.”
“Speaking of Jeremy, I feel like he still hasn’t gotten over Natalie, but he’s hard to read,” Hank said
with a frown.
He couldn’t shake the feeling that even if Natalie knew about Austin’s feelings and ended up with
him, Jeremy would definitely try to intervene.
Austin gave a nomittal hum in response.
Hank raised an eyebrow. He realized that while he was here fretting about whether Jeremy would
take any drastic measures, Austin seemedpletely unconcerned.
Hank nced around the mansion. He thought that this ce wasn’t something money could easily
buy.
“Austin, after keeping this secret for so many years, just tell me straight out–who exactly are you?”
Austin gave him a cool nce and replied, “I’m your bread and butter.”
Hank muttered a curse under his breath and said, “I’m going to bed.”
The next day, Natalie and Skr woke up at 11:00 am.
Skr had a headache.
“Do you have a headache, too? My head hurts so much. I knew I shouldn’t have drunk yesterday. It
always gives me a headache, Natalieined about her health,menting that she could eat
anything but
shouldn’t drink.
“I have a headache as well. Drink some water, it should help relieve it soon,” Skr said, handing
Natalie a ss of water.
Skr took a few sips of water slowly, while Natalie also took a few sips of water. After about ten
minutes, both felt some relief from their headaches.
The mansion’s chef had prepared avish breakfast with various Floan and Wiscadian cuisines, all
beautifully presented and rich in vor and aroma.
Skr was quite hungry.
“The pancakes are incredible. I’ve been craving them since thest time I had them. They’re even
better than what I had at Jipsburg.” Natalie enthusiastically rmended the pancakes.
Skr tried one and was indeed impressed. “They’re delicious.”
“We had them make a few more today,” Austin said gently.
Hank had already finished two pancakes and arge bowl of chicken soup. “This is the best. It’s just
too far from the set. Otherwise, I’d want toe here every day for a meal.*
“I feel the same way,” Natalie agreed and nodded eagerly.
Just as they were enjoying their conversation, Natalie’s phone rang. She was about to answer it
when she saw Jeremy calling.
Her smile quickly faded.
Skr noticed Natalie’s sudden change in expression.
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