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CHAPTER 6

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Natalia’s POV

The moment the question left my mouth, Wesley turned visibly pale.

I couldn’t tell if this was just in my head or he truly lost all color suddenly. Was it guilt? Was he here to gang up against me? Did Robert send plant him here— was it all a game?

Just as I started to overthink it, he smiled.

“I’m not here for him, if that’s what you are thinking.” He let out.

Heat flooded my cheeks as an itch of embrassment crossed my mind but I quickly crossed my arms, covering up my emotions.

“Okay, so why are you here exactly? The last time I checked Diamonds had nothing to do with your company…”

His smile deepened— and I could have sworn I saw a flicker of something in his eyes just before he pocketed his hands.

“I’m actually here because we are looking to partner on a sustainable luxury line with Diamonds,” he said but my eyes only narrowed further.

“Mr. Wesley, your company is an energy saving industry. What sort of partnership can you possibly want with a Jelwelry line?”
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