Chapter 325 Self-Preservation
Natalie was surprised.
‘Why am I trending again?’
Headlines such as ‘Natalie’s Grand Return’ and ‘Mysterious Man Picks Natalie Up’ were trending with their popularity soaring by the minute.
The buzz centered around Oliver picking Natalie up at the airport.
Images circulated online showcased Natalie and Oliver, flanked by airport personnel in uniform, making their way out, Oliver hugging Natalie protectively as she clutched a sizable bouquet of roses, and Natalie smiling at Jacob while Oliver looked at Jacob coldly.
There were also photos of Emily and others, lending further credibility to the matter.
All the photos only showed Oliver's side profile, but even from this limited perspective, one could see how handsome he was.
Online comments poured in:
[The way that handsome man looked at Jacob while holding Natalie seemed as though he was looking at a homewrecker! Don’t tell me Natalie and Jacob are having an affair?]
[Jacob and Natalie do look rather good charming together!]
[Who is the mysterious man?]
[If those roses are naturally black, then they can only be Black Baccara roses. They’re really rare and precious!]
[After Susan, the ‘mysterious man’ appears again! Is it a sign of a broken relationship or a scumbag?]
[Is the mysterious man Oliver? He’s so handsome and tall! Look at how he towered over Natalie!]
[Do you see a Rolls-Royce Phantom? If not, I don’t think it’s Oliver. Based on his height, he could be a model.]
[This surely signals the end of their relationship! Without her status as Mrs. Windsor, Natalie will have to enter the entertainment industry to make a living!]
The speculation was rampant, almost convincing Natalie of its truth.
Emily chose not to engage with these rumors concerning Oliver, opting instead to leave the matter to Natalie and Oliver to address. If Oliver remained passive, then she would intervene.
Before Natalie could discuss this with Oliver, Jacob's situation took a new turn.
Jacob shared a post.
[I swear on my game ranking that Natalie and I are nothing more than friends. I don’t have a death wish, so please leave us alone!]
Responses from netizens quickly followed.
[Jacob’s self-preservation is amazing!]
[Your ranking doesn't mean much in this context!]
[Aren’t Natalie and Jane the official couple? The relationship between Jacob and Natalie is clearly more like that of a Husky and its owner!]
Natalie rubbed her temples. Jacob had a unique talent for transforming everything into a spectacle.
…
Upon reaching his office, Oliver received a phone call from Natalie, who briefed him on the situation.
"Alright, I’ll take care of it," Oliver assured her through the phone.
After a brief pause, he asked, "Do you know who’s spreading the rumors? Also, do you know the meaning of the black roses, Natalie?”
Natalie glanced at the black rose placed in a vase on her coffee table. Roses typically symbolized romantic affection, but did black roses carry a unique message?
She responded with uncertainty, "I'm not sure. What does it mean?"
"Never mind," he replied, sounding a little unhappy. After a moment, he said, “Go on.”
The last two words did not seem to be directed at Natalie. She frowned in confusion, puzzled by the faint noise in the background. It sounded like someone was presenting a report. She asked tentatively, “Are you… working?”
Oliver cast a glance at the executives seated at the conference table and casually responded, "Yes, I'm in a meeting."
Natalie thought, ‘Why did you answer your phone in the middle of a meeting? Also, is it okay to stay with me on the phone for so long?’
“Alright, get back to your work then. I won’t disturb you,” Natalie quickly said.
After ending the call, Natalie could vividly imagine the scenario of Oliver on the phone with a nonchalant expression on his face, surrounded by top executives who pretended to be focused on their work as they eavesdropped on Oliver.
‘Wait, did he mention my name earlier? Does this mean everyone knows I was talking to Oliver?’
The realization flooded her with embarrassment, and it took some time for her to recover from this feeling.
Driven by curiosity, she turned to the Internet to unravel the mystery behind the black roses.
‘Loyalty, longing, unique love, a love for which I’m willing to sacrifice everything…’
Her heart fluttered. Her intuition told her this was what Oliver intended to convey. It sounded like something he would do.
…
After ending the call, Oliver turned his attention back to the video call with the CEO of the European division.
The other party asked, “You seemed happy. Did something good happen?”
Everyone was shocked by the subtle smile on Oliver’s face. They had never seen him like that before.
Oliver's smile faded as he shared, "My wife was on the line."
This revelation left the European CEO, who was unaware of Oliver's marital status, baffled.
Meanwhile, the executives at the headquarters, who were aware of his marital status, were shocked. After all, they had heard rumors of his divorce.
…
Subsequently, Charles released a statement on Oliver’s behalf.
The statement highlighted three key points: First, Oliver was the mysterious man at the airport yesterday; second, Oliver no longer owned the Rolls-Royce Phantom; third, he urged everyone to stop bothering Jacob.
Subsequently, the netizens began to speculate again.
[Is it just me, or does Oliver seem to imply that everyone should stop spreading rumors about his wife and Jacob?]
When Jacob liked the comment, it caused another stir.
There were also people who wondered about Oliver’s comment regarding the Rolls-Royce. Given that the vehicle was once his preferred vehicle, the sudden change roused everyone’s curiosity.
Some theorized that the Phantom had become known among netizens, so Oliver got rid of it. After all, he was not lacking money.
Others suggested it had something to do with the car's association with Susan. However, this theory faced criticism from many online users, calling it unfounded.
Meanwhile, when Susan saw this, she knew for certain that Oliver had indeed gotten rid of the car because of her.
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