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Chapter nineteen

Author: Enny
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Natalie had not woken up planning to host half the population of the city. Especially after she had gone to sleep angrily because of the foolish stunt Liam had pulled.

She’d actually wanted the opposite. Her plan had been to drink her coffee in peace, scroll through the latest design trends and gallery openings, and maybe… maybe work on the sketch she’d abandoned five years ago.

The universe, however, apparently thought her villa was a community center.

The first knock came before she’d even finished her coffee. She opened the door to find Noah, standing there with a sheepish smile and both hands occupied, one with a box from a bakery so exclusive they didn’t even have a sign, and the other with a paper bag of what smelled suspiciously like the dim sums she used to adore as a child.

“Good morning, Nat,” he said, like they hadn’t just seen each other two days ago. “I was passing by and thought you might need breakfast.”

She gave him a flat look. “You don’t pass by this neighborhood u
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    “You know, it’s been ages since our last shopping trip,” Mia said, looping her arm through Natalie’s and practically hauling her toward the mall entrance.“Good thing, you’re free from the clutches of that witch of a husband of yours.” She added with a wicked grin.Natalie shot her a sideways look. “Ex-husband,” she corrected flatly, though the corner of her mouth twitched.“Details, details,” Mia waved off, already steering her toward the glass doors. “The point is, you’re single, you’re fabulous, and we’re going to spend an obscene amount of money today.”Natalie sighed but let herself be pulled along, the scent of fresh coffee and polished marble greeting them as they stepped inside. “You mean you are going to spend an obscene amount of your money.”“Whatever,” Mia said with a dismissive flick of her wrist. “Either way, I’m making a comeback for you, Natalie, heiress of the—”Natalie’s hand shot up, clamping over her friend’s mouth before she could finish. “Keep your voice down,” s

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    Natalie had not woken up planning to host half the population of the city. Especially after she had gone to sleep angrily because of the foolish stunt Liam had pulled. She’d actually wanted the opposite. Her plan had been to drink her coffee in peace, scroll through the latest design trends and gallery openings, and maybe… maybe work on the sketch she’d abandoned five years ago. The universe, however, apparently thought her villa was a community center.The first knock came before she’d even finished her coffee. She opened the door to find Noah, standing there with a sheepish smile and both hands occupied, one with a box from a bakery so exclusive they didn’t even have a sign, and the other with a paper bag of what smelled suspiciously like the dim sums she used to adore as a child.“Good morning, Nat,” he said, like they hadn’t just seen each other two days ago. “I was passing by and thought you might need breakfast.”She gave him a flat look. “You don’t pass by this neighborhood u

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