Trapped on Stage

Natalie's pov Tristan Wells.Wells pharmaceuticals.“Wells Pharmaceuticals?”The words escaped before I could stop them.Tristan grin grew, his eyes narrowed on me.“So you've heard of us,” he stated, rather than asked. “Heard of you?” I echoed. “Half the country has, especially with the investigation on the drug…” Kian's grip on my arm tightened, stopping me from continuing my words.Tristan only smiled more, not looking a bit affected by the supposed investigation into illegal drugs production I was about to mention.“Ahh, yes. That was huge news, was it not?” He asked, putting a hand in his pocket. I cleared my throat, not knowing how to respond. He didn't look like he needed any response.“And you must be..” “Natalie,” I answered promptly, feeling Kian's hand press further into my skin.“You are very beautiful, Natalie,” Tristan stated airly, coming a step closer. Kian cleared his throat.“Tristan,” he said quietly, “leave.”The smile on Tristan's face only widened.“But I've

More than Business Rivals

Natalie's pov The applause continued longer than I expected it to. It echoed around the ballroom while I stood beneath hundreds of curious eyes, smiling so hard my cheeks began to ache.Joey's hand rested lightly against my shoulder, in a way that seemed more… deliberate than it was loving.Then, he waved at the guests.“Enjoy yourselves,” he announced.The orchestra immediately struck up another song.People dispersed once again, chattering with themselves and each other.Conversations resumed again, and the champagne glasses clinked together.I exhaled quietly, carefully stepping away from Joey, intending to disappear into the crowd.“Natalie, wait,” My mother hurried toward me.Once again, I was in awe of how she looked. I scanned her face, watching every micro expression I'd gotten so used to seeing.She looked beautiful, too beautiful.Her makeup hid the dark circles beneath her eyes, but then I saw it, the slight tremble of her fingers, the exhaustion in her eyes. “You did w

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Trapped on Stage

More than Business Rivals