Chapter 157 Whose wife is Natalie?
Roger shared Natalie's Instagram post with just two words as its caption: It’s me.
The Instagram account bore Roger's real name as its username, and it was a verified account.
Needless to say, the post received a lot of attention. Many people could not believe that Roger, a prominent figure, would post such photos.
[Roger is my idol!]
[I can’t believe this internationally famous businessman modeled for Natalie! Mr. Wild, are you still single?]
[Can you post photos of your face? Your side profile looks so handsome!]
[Is it just me, or does anyone else suspect that Roger is Natalie’s mysterious husband?]
[Roger can easily afford expensive diamond rings, Versace dresses, and a fleet of luxury cars!]
[It's well-known that Roger rarely attends events. How could someone of his status become a model for Natalie?]
…
Natalie's popularity continued to soar. Soon, countless people tagged Natalie, asking her to confirm her relationship with Roger, and some even demanded to see wedding photos.
Natalie was rendered speechless by these comments. How did those people come to the conclusion that Roger was her husband?
‘If Oliver sees this… No, no, that’s unlikely! He’s too busy with work. He doesn’t have time to look at these things…’ Natalie thought, reassuring herself. However, she still felt uneasy deep down.
Regardless of how Oliver perceived her or their marital relationship, based on her recent interactions with him, she knew he was very possessive and territorial. Knowing how prideful he was, he would not be able to tolerate his wife being linked to another man.
However, the events of the next day would prove Natalie completely wrong.
Before retiring for the night, Natalie sent Roger a heartfelt message, keeping it polite while genuinely expressing her gratitude.
…
Roger held a glass of red wine in his hand and his phone, which displayed Natalie’s message, in the other. He sat by the hotel's floor-to-ceiling window in the presidential suite, gazing at the city's night view.
The neon lights of the city's central business district flashed, resembling a sea of lights. It was not much different from the numerous cities he had visited before.
Ever since he had resolved his family's internal disputes and regained control, Roger had scoured countless locations in search of his childhood sweetheart.
The world outside only knew him as a reclusive figure in Italy, one who avoided social events. But in truth, most of his time was spent on the road, in search of that one person.
In all the countries and cities across the globe, only here in Paykston did he find a reason to stop. After all, his little princess was here.
Unfortunately, although she was polite and grateful, she treated him with a hint of alienation. After all, as Oliver’s wife, she would never engage in inappropriate conduct with other men.
…
The next day.
The day's agenda would begin with the photo selection, followed by free time for the contestants, and a two-day rest before the third round of the competition.
The remaining ten contestants gathered in the villa's living room, waiting for the judges' arrival.
A female model leaned forward curiously and asked, "Natalie, is Roger really not your husband? He made quite a statement for you last night!"
Thanks to Roger's Instagram post, Natalie's photo shoot had gained more attention. Coupled with Jane’s repost, it left a lasting impression on everyone.
Overnight, Natalie's votes rose from last place to the top, competing fiercely with Hailey for the first place.
Arwyn’s expression was sour when she checked the online votes. Her performance this time was lackluster, and her online votes only ranked fourth.
“Roger and I are truly just friends,” Natalie said firmly.
Hailey smiled insincerely and said, "That’s right. He’s noble, handsome, wealthy, and powerful. He’ll definitely choose a wife from the wealthy elite. How could he choose Natalie?”
‘How could Roger marry an illegitimate child like Natalie? At most, it’s just a man's passing fancy for a beautiful woman…’
Many of them felt better when they thought about this. Their curiosity was also replaced by disdain and contempt for Natalie. It seemed like some people appeared harmless but were actually scheming.
Hailey continued adding fuel to the fire, saying, “Natalie, no wonder you were so calm last night, not worried about the voting results at all! As it turns out, you already had a plan! I really didn’t expect you to use other people for publicity!”
Upon hearing this, the models’ curiosity vanished, replaced by disdain and contempt toward Natalie again. It seemed like some people looked harmless, but they were actually very scheming.
Natalie understood what they were thinking but chose not to explain. People with prejudiced minds rarely changed their opinions. It was best not to engage and simply ignore them. She could not please everyone, after all.
At this time, Hailey suddenly said, "Director, I just received a call from my family. May I leave for a moment?"
It was a call from the Watson family, after all. The director nodded, granting Hailey permission to leave but reminded her to return within twenty minutes because the intense competition would resume then.
With a smile of gratitude, Hailey made her way to the lounge next to the living room.
Hailey had previously investigated the identities of the judges, but she had just learned that one of the judges had been replaced. Moreover, the new judge was none other than ‘Mr. Windsor’, whom Isaac and Wyatt, the presidents of RK Media and DT Technology respectively, treated with great respect.
Not long after Hailey received the news of the replacement, she heard that Oliver had arrived. As such, she hastened to the VIP lounge. The door was ajar, so she peeked through and saw a man seated on the couch, legs crossed, clad in a navy-blue suit. His profile was impeccable, but his expression was unreadable.
Hailey's heart raced.
‘It’s him!’
At this time, Oliver was looking at the photos that Natalie had shared online and reading the comments that people left. Suddenly, he felt a gaze on him and glanced at the door.
When Hailey met the cold and piercing gaze, she shivered. She could not tell if it was fear or excitement. After a moment, she pushed the door open and entered. Her gaze was gentle as she looked at him, as though he was her lover, as she called out, “Hello…”
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