Chapter 107 He's Her Backbone
Oliver felt a tremor in his heart.
“You performed better than all of them…”
‘My wife is naturally the best…’
After obtaining the answer she wanted, Natalie’s smile brightened, feeling much more at ease as she said, “Although you know nothing about fashion, I want to thank you for your praise!”
“I know nothing about fashion, huh?" Oliver asked with a chuckle, holding her chin, “Are you insulting me?”
"No, no, no!" Natalie said with a laugh. For the first time, she felt a hint of warmth when she was with Oliver.
Not long after, a fragrant aroma wafted out from the kitchen. It was the apple pie that Natalie had baked.
The golden and crispy apple pie was now ready.
The pie, with its perfect blend of saltiness from the butter and the tanginess from the apples, was delicious.
Natalie handed Oliver a piece, but he frowned, not liking sweet things very much.
“Liam, would you like some?” Natalie asked.
Liam smiled and graciously responded, “Thank you, Young Madam!"
Natalie took a bite of the apple pie herself. The soft crust and the sweet and sour filling spread in her mouth. It was so delicious that it seemed to have swept her negative emotions away.
Meanwhile, Oliver, who was sitting across from Natalie, wore a sour expression on his face as though he was the subject of hate online rather than her.
Seeing this, Natalie’s heart felt extremely soft. She explained, “Oliver, from the time I decided to leave G Entertainment, I knew my path wouldn’t be smooth. The fashion industry might not be as chaotic as the entertainment industry, but it’s definitely not clean. This is especially true for competitions.”
This was the first time Natalie discussed her career and dreams with Oliver. Her gaze and expression were relaxed and calm as she spoke. She did not want others to see her in a vulnerable state. If it was not for Oliver’s sudden return earlier, she would not have shown weakness, and he also would not have known that she was so affected.
At this time, Oliver’s phone suddenly vibrated. He glanced at the caller ID before he walked away with his phone.
As she watched him leave, she touched the ring hanging around her neck, thinking that none of this would have happened if it was not for the marriage. However, at this time, she seemed to have grown accustomed to him.
Habits were a terrifying thing. One day, Oliver grew tired of her cooking and lost interest in her as a person, she would have to leave.
Scenes of her time with Oliver flashed in her mind at this moment. The time when he saved her at the Windsor’s mansion, when he helped her at the autumn car exhibition, when he came to save her during the celebration dinner with just a call from her, when he came back for her on the mountain road in Rosewood Estate, and when he took a bullet for her and protected her even though he was angry…
All these memories gave her warmth.
…
"I’ve already investigated the matter you entrusted to me."
Earlier, before leaving the company, Oliver had instructed Charles to investigate the matter. The people targeting Natalie thought she was an easy target, someone without an agency and support, so they did not bother to hide their trails.
"Arwyn?"
Oliver frowned when he heard the name from Charles.
"Arwyn is also one of the finalists of this season of Top Avenue. She was already famous before this and had the highest chance of winning the competition. However, during the show, Young Madam stole her limelight. She must have been jealous, so she went after Young Madam,” Charles explained.
Before someone proved themselves with their abilities, it was easy for public opinion to ruin their future.
"The production team added fuel to the fire. There was a change of staff this year, and they seemed to value attention more. Seeing that the young madam did not have a strong background, they…”
Charles trailed off.
"No strong background?” Oliver said with a sneer, “Then what am I?”
‘But no one knows that though…’
Charles thought about it for a moment before he asked, “Should I contact the media to clarify the matter for Young Madam and kick Arwyn off the show?"
"Don’t you think that’s too light a punishment for someone who bullied my wife?” Oliver asked in return.
"What do you suggest we do then?"
…
Natalie had a dream.
In her dream, she suffered a crushing defeat, and she lost the money for her brother’s treatment. In the end, he left behind in pain.
She woke up in a cold sweat, frightened. When she returned to her senses, she found a pair of light brown eyes looking at her in the dim light. She asked, “You haven’t slept yet?”
Oliver was a light sleeper, and Natalie woke him up with her restless sleep from the nightmare. The terrified expression on her face tore at his heart.
Realization dawned on Natalie, and she said apologetically, "Did I disturb you? I’m sorry. I had a nightmare."
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