Chapter 790 Far from the World Natalie stood by the French window, gazing at the picturesque scenery outside. She could hear the sound of the nearby waterfall roaring in her ears. The refreshing scent of nature was everywhere.
They were in Dawnvale and staying at Westhill Enclave.
Austin embraced her from behind.
"Nat." Natalie turned around and said, "This place is really nice!" They had been here for three days already. Everything here was well arranged, and it seemed that Austin had made all the preparations before their marriage.
WW 715 BONUS "Do you like jt?" "Yeah, I do." Since arriving here, Natalie found that these three nights were the best she had slept in years. There was nothing here. They were far from the hustle and bustle, giving her a sense of deep inner peace.
"I'sent the Entes family's seal to Zane.
Consider it a gift to Bianca." Natalie had been relaxed, but she instantly stiffened at his words. She turned around and looked at Austin with shock in her eyes.
"You've had the seal all along?" Initially, everyone in the Entes family thought that to become the head of the family, one would have to possess the complete set of secret documents.
wy "'VOVnNUs However, when Robert passed away, the seal went missing, rendering the secret documents incomplete and useless.
Their primary goal then was to find the seal. | Austin initially had only the seal, while the secret documents were scattered.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtEssentially... whoever had the seal had the greatest chance of becoming the head of the Entes family.
In other words, Austin could have easily taken control of the Entes family. But during their time in Simeria, he didn't even hint at having the seal! "When the old man realized his time was running out, he handed the seal to me."
-—— L¥ J +15 BONUS However, when Robert passed away, the seal went missing, rendering the secret documents incomplete and useless.
Their primary goal then was to find the seal.
Austin initially had only the seal, while the secret documents were scattered.
Essentially... whoever had the seal had the greatest chance of becoming the head of the Entes family.
In other words, Austin could have easily taken control of the Entes family. But during their time in Simeria, he didn't even hint at having the seal! "When the old man realized his time was running out, he handed the seal to me."
J +15 BONUS Natalie was already tensed, but she stiffened even more upon hearing Austin's words.
"So, Robert's final decision was to hand over the Entes family to you?" If he didn't want to hand it over to Austin, he wouldn't have given him the seal directly, right? But he unexpectedly...! It was surprising to discover that the person who appeared clueless for years was the one Robert trusted the most.
Those who believed that Zane was the most favored or that Malcolm was the most mysterious were mistaken They were merely Robert's sincere protection of Austin.
As Natalie watched the silent man, she
bitterly said, "So, all those years of pretending to be a fool were at Robert's behest?" Austin was shocked. Clearly, he hadn't expected Natalie to see through it.
Actually, Natalie had understood the complexities behind Robert handing the seal to Austin.
After all, she had experienced two lifetimes. No matter how foolish she was, she naturally understood the significance of certain events, Austin hugged Natalie and said, "Yes "n "Then, you..." At this point, Natalie couldn't continue. Her throat had become tight.
Before getting married, she had been resisting this man all along, Even after
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But now...
"Why would you do this?" The Entes family had essentially been in his hands, so why make such a decision?! Austin saw her eyes redden and tear up for the first time since meeting Natalie again, and his heart was deeply moved.
"Are you sad for me?" Austin gently cupped her dainty face, his tone gentle and indulgent.
"Robert gave you the position that every Entes family member has been fighting for, yet you're willing to give it up. Don't you find that a pity?"
What had Natalie seen in Simeria over the years? Every member of the Entes family appeared desperate to secure the coveted position, causing chaos behind the scenes and even playing politics among the powerful families of Simeria.
But ultimately, Robert had left the Entes family to Austin. Yet, at this critical moment, he gave it up?! Even at this point, there were constant disputes in Simeria. Nobody expected the seal to be in Austin's hands.
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏm"Why would it be a pity? I've found something more precious to me than the Entes family, so it's only natural that I devote all my efforts to protecting it."
Wy "VY BUNUS Natalie's throat tightened further. Her tears fell, and she eventually met the gentle gaze of the man before her. His eyes reflected a mesmerizing warmth, drawing her in involuntarily.
She wanted to struggle! But it felt as if she was in a swamp. The more she struggled, the deeper she sank.
"I'm not worth it, you know?" As she lowered her head, tears gushed out even more.
As she finished speaking, Austin enveloped her in his arms. He rubbed the back of her head gently, his movements exceedingly indulgent and comforting.
"Silly girl."
"I'really don't deserve it." Natalie was battered and bruised, both inside and out! It seemed like all the beauty in the world had become out of reach for her! No. In fact, she had let it go.
After her experiences with Cedric and Irwin, she would unconsciously avoid things that appeared beautiful or drew her in.
"Nat!" "Do you know how Irwin used to protect me?" Natalie asked dully.
This was the first time Natalie had brought up those unbearable memories in front of Austin. Even now, she couldn't help but tremble when recalling the past.
Those things were too painful for her! She had been burned in fire twice! "He even shielded me from sulfuric acid. There are probably still scars from the burns on his back." She still remembered that day when Irwin shielded her from everything and held her in his arms.
During that time, she was so desperate to break off her marriage with Cedric that Irwin's protection meant everything to her.
But in the end, it was ridiculous.
It was so laughable and terrifying when she learned the truth of their entanglement.