Chapter 91 Girlfriend?
<Chapter>Chapter 91 Girlfriend? </Chapter>
Jagger extended a gilded invitation card to Natalie, and together, they stepped into an opulent scene that left them both astounded.
"Dr. Kamel, what... what kind of banquet is this?" Natalie inquired, her voice laced with confusion. She had always assumed Jagger hailed from a medical lineage, with both his parents being doctors, not from a highborn family. She had anticipated the banquet to be more akin to an academic symposium.
"My apologies, I neglected to provide you with the specifics," Jagger responded, a hint of remorse in his tone. "My father once performed a heart surgery on Mr. Ruben, and Mr. Howard Senior was so grateful that he extends an invitation to my father each year for his birthday celebration." As he relayed this information, he tilted his head slightly, his voice a soft murmur.
At the mention of "Mr. Howard Senior," Natalie abruptly halted.
"Mr. Howard Senior?" she echoed, her voice barely a whisper.
Jagger, noticing the shift in her demeanor, queried, "Is something amiss?"
Natalie hadn't anticipated that this would be Ruben's birthday banquet, and it was inevitable that members of the Cullen family, including Adrian, would be present. The thought of a possible encounter caused her face to blanch. She clutched Jagger's arm, her voice barely audible as she began, "I...I'm not feeling well, I need to..."
"Jagger."
Before she could complete her sentence, a voice cut through the air. Natalie lifted her gaze to find Melissa advancing towards them.
"Mrs. Murphy," Jagger greeted with a polite nod.
"Jagger, why isn't your father accompanying you?" Melissa queried.
"He had an emergency surgery today, so I am here in his stead to honor Mr. Howard Senior's birthday," Jagger explained.
"I see... we'll arrange for your parents to visit us another day," Melissa responded, her gaze shifting to Natalie. The girl's delicate and serene countenance seemed vaguely familiar, but Melissa couldn't quite place her. A knowing smile spread across her face as she asked, "Jagger, is this your girlfriend? Why haven't you introduced her?"
Natalie, taken aback by the unexpected label, remained silent. Jagger, however, responded with a cheerful, "Mrs. Murphy, this is Natalie."
"Natalie..." Melissa repeated, the name sounding increasingly familiar.
Jagger then introduced Melissa to Natalie, "Natalie, this is Mrs. Murphy, Mr. Howard Senior's daughter."
"Nice to meet you, Mrs. Murphy," Natalie greeted softly.
Melissa responded with a nod and a warm smile, "Jagger, you're a lucky man."
Relieved that Melissa didn't recognize her, Natalie exhaled a sigh of relief. However, her momentary relief was short-lived as she felt a chilling gaze upon her. Instinctively, she lifted her gaze to lock eyes with the man standing next to Ruben. She had been discovered! Panic surged through her, and she felt an overwhelming urge to flee.
But before she could act, Melissa was already beckoning Adrian, "Adrian, Alice, could you please look after Jagger and his girlfriend for me?"
"Girlfriend?" Adrian echoed, a hint of amusement lacing his voice.
Natalie, mortified, kept her gaze lowered. She was merely accompanying Jagger, how had she suddenly become his girlfriend?
Adrian's gaze lingered on Natalie, her red dress making her stand out in the crowd. The dress, although not a luxury brand, accentuated her fair skin, and the simple V-neck highlighted her elegant charm. Her golden hair cascaded over her shoulders, shimmering under the crystal lights.
"How did you end up here?" Adrian asked, his tone devoid of any joy.
Natalie stiffened, choosing to remain silent.
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