Chapter 475
Natalia thought Richard has said something, so she asked again with patience, "Mr. Richard, what did you just say? Sorry, |
didn''t quite catch that."
"Oh," Richard chuckled awkwardly. He didn''t mean to be abrupt with the beauty before him and said softly, "Your drawing is
absolutely stunning. Would you mind sketching a portrait of me?"
Natalia initially wanted to decline, but remembering he was her son''s mentor, she replied diplomatically, "Mr. Richard, I''m afraid
my skills are not quite up to par."
"NO, NO, NO," Richard blurted out excitedly, waving his hands. "You are the most skilled artist I''ve evere across. | sincerely
ask you to do me the honor of drawing my portrait, and | hope you won''t refuse."
"Well, alright then," Natalia conceded. "As long as you don’t mind too much. | hope you''ll be forgiving if there''s anything not quite
right."
Natalia turned a fresh page of her sketch pad. "Please, Mr. Richard, just strike any pose you like. I''ll do a quick sketch for you."
Since Natalia had agreed, Richard''s eyes lit up with joy. He crossed his arms and struck what he thought was his most dashing
pose, giving Natalia a twinkling look. "OK, I''m ready. Please begin."
Natalia nodded and began to sketch Richard with great care. She was so focused on her work that Richard couldn''t help but be
mesmerized, wishing that time could stand still and allow them a few more moments together.
Since it was a quick sketch, Natalia finished in no time. She handed the portrait to Richard. "Mr. Richard, please have a look. It''s
not perfect, but | hope you''ll excuse my shorings."
Richard took the portrait with trembling hands, and his excitement was palpable as he praised her, "No, no, no, it''s incredibly
lifelike. Good heavens, you truly are the most beautiful and talented woman I''ve ever met. This portrait is the best gift I''ve ever
received in my life."
Seeing Richard''s exaggerated excitement, Natalia smiled modestly. "As long as you like it, Mr. Richard. And please, look after
Jonas for me, will you?"
Richard folded the sketch carefully and ced it close to his heart, then looked at Natalia with a pleading gaze. "Thank you so
much for this drawing. Might | be so bold as to ask for a hug?”
Instinctively, Natalia wanted to decline, but then she remembered that Richard was Jonas’ mentor, so she smiled broadly and
agreed. "Sure."N?velDrama.Org: text ? owner.
Richard was over the moon. He opened his arms wide and embraced Natalia warmly.
Just then, Richard saw Magnus jogging toward them. A mischievous grin spread across Richard''s face, and he tightened his
hug.
Magnus rushed over, his fist heading straight for Richard. "Richard, you bastard! She''s my wife!"
As the punch whistled towards the back of Richard''s head, he seemed to have eyes in the back of his head and caught Magnus’
hand quickly, countering with a jab towards Magnus'' face.
Magnus wasn''t one to back down, ducking Richard''s blow and elbowing him in the back. The two men traded blows, exchanging
a flurry of moves.
Natalia stood there, half amused and half exasperated. "What on earth are you two doing? You''re brawling like children."
After scuffling for a bit and having his fill, Richard let Magnus get the upper hand, staggering back as if defeated andughing
heartily. "Haha, Magnus, so you do get jealous, huh?"
Magnus, still seething, retorted, "There are lines friends don''t cross, you jerk. You''re not fit to teach my son. I''m taking him away
now!"
Richard flipped him the bird and burst intoughter. "Magnus, my man, it was just a joke. But you had to take it seriously and
throw real punches. You''re such a small-minded guy."
Then, Richard teasingly pulled out the sketch Natalia had made, waving it in Magnus'' face. "Hey, check this out. My exclusive
portrait. Does it make you mad? Want to take it back? Haha, not a chance!
As Richard unted the drawing, Magnus recognized Natalia''s style and tried to snatch it, but Richard dodged and ran off faster
than a hare.
“Lucky you can run, or I''d have knocked your block off!" Magnus shouted after him. "I''m warning you, don''t think you can take
liberties just because we''re old buddies. Come near my wife again, and I''ll break every bone in your body!"
Natalia watched her fuming husband
with a mix of exasperation and
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Magnus turned to face her, his expression still stern. Without a word, he swept her up in his arms and carried her back to the
hotel.
Natalia had no idea what was bothering Magnus, so she just leaned into his chest, still amused by his earlier disy of jealousy.
Magnus, however, seemed to be on a roll, carrying Natalia all the way to their room and tossing her onto the bed before fervently
kissing her. His kiss was domineering and sweet, as if he were punishing Natalia. It was almost as though he wished to devour
her whole.
She responded passively at first, then heard Magnus growl near her ear, "You''re mine, for life. No one else can touch you,
understand?"
He was fuming, not even waiting for
Natalia to respond beforeying into
Richard. "Richard, that big sleaze
he''s nothin ui ewaitiresheep’s
aornegOa ea you believe he tried to
make a move on you while | was
away? | never should''ve let Jonas
hang around that guy! No way, I''m
taking Jonas and getting as far away
from that scoundrel as possible, first
thing in the morning!" Please read the
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Natalia couldn''t help butugh through her tears, rubbing Magnus’ chest to calm him down. It was just a hug with Richard, for
heaven''s sake, not some unforgivable sin.
"Magnus, it was just a friendly hug,
that''s all. Can you please not blow
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with a cool head. Her heart was
aching for Jonas because she didn''t
want all his perseverance to be
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Magnus knew Natalia was right, and he let out a defeated sigh, unloading all his frustrations about Richard onto her. He began to
pepper her skin with kisses, marking her passionately. "Darling, you know | can''t stand the thought of any other man touching
you. | just can''t!"
He wanted to brand her with his marks, im every inch of her as his own, and that still wasn''t enough—he wished he could
keep her tucked away in his pocket, safe from the world.