Marshall was such a powerful asset, and to think Natalie had snatched him up.

If the Spencer family had been on her side, she wouldn't be facing such a difficult situation.

Fortunately, Mr. Wilson had helped her solve the funding issue.

Otherwise, her company's cash flow would have been cut off.

Thankfully, after losing the Spencer family, she had immediately found Mr. Wilson. With him as her backer, she was secure.

Now her worries were gone. She had found an excellent tech team, and she was determined to take down the Spencer family.

Marshall looked at Natalie with a gentle expression. "I'll take that as a blessing. If I succeed in winning Natalie's heart, I'll be sure to send you a wedding invitation to witness our love."

Joanna froze, then stomped her foot in fury.

What was so great about Natalie that Marshall would actually want to pursue her?

Joanna shot Natalie a vicious glare and stepped into the elevator.

Natalie gave her a faint smile. "Joanna, about those four men from last night... I didn't agree to a settlement. I have a feeling they might come looking for you after they get out."

Joanna froze, glared at her again, but ultimately said nothing.

Susan breathed a sigh of relief only after the elevator doors closed. She was genuinely afraid of Joanna's schemes.

Joanna was an expert at manipulating important people, and they all fell for her act.

"Oh, Natalie, I get scared just seeing Joanna now. That woman has an endless supply of tricks."

Natalie looked at her friend's pale face and patted her shoulder. "Don't be afraid, Susan. I'm here. Let's go fishing. We'll relax for one more day, because winter is truly coming."

Natalie gazed out the window at the clear sky.

Winter was coming.

More importantly, the drama was about to get even more interesting.

There was a smile in Natalie's beautiful eyes, but it seemed somewhat vacant.

Marshall looked at her and felt as if that hollow gaze held the weight of a past and present life.

His heart suddenly clenched. For some reason, he felt a dull ache in his limbs.

"Natalie, the elevator's here. Let's go."

Susan called out.

Natalie snapped out of her trance and entered the elevator.

But Marshall felt a pang of sadness, a sharp ache in his heart. The feeling was deeply unsettling.

"Hoo..." Marshall took a deep breath to ease the discomfort in his chest.

Noticing his odd expression, Natalie teased, "Marshall, don't tell me you're scared of Joanna too?"

Marshall forced a smile, but it looked strained.

"Natalie, I don't know what happened. For a second there, I felt this pain in my limbs, and in my heart."

Natalie froze, Thinking about the

timeline, she knew that in a few

months, after the Spencer family was destroyed loanna would have Tus limbs cut off, giving him

no

chance to survive. Joanna knew that if Marshall ever had a chance to

make a comeback, she would be finished.

Looking at his pale face, Natalie smiled. "Don't worry, you'll be fine."

In this life, the one who would have problems was Mr. Wilson.

Marshall smiled. "Okay! With you here, I'm not afraid."

Seeing the sincerity in his smile, Natalie didn't say anything more.

When they reached the ground floor, Marshall led them to the pier.

Natalie looked up at the clear weather and smiled.

"Ah... the weather is perfect today. Tonight, I'm going to make you the most delicious seafood dinner."

Marshall pushed aside the unsettling fechigan his heart. Looking at thế azure sear his mood began to lift.

Wont belongs to set

Susan said, "Then what are we waiting for? Let's go!" Natalie smiled, picking up her gear. "Let's go."

When they got to the pier, Natalie

was stunned to see a yacht waitin et

Marshall we're going camping. Are you planning a luxury vacation?"