Chapter 112
Nellie’s hands trembled with excitement as she took hold of the heart–shaped locket. “Nathan, I’ve got a secret I can’t spill just yet. Please, don’t pry. When the time’s right, you’ll figure it out on your own.”
Sensing the need for a change of topic, Nathan chimed in, “Since you adore this locket so much, consider it my gift to you.”
Nellie looked up, surprised, and shook her head firmly. “Nathan, it’s way too valuable. I can’t accept such a pricey gift from you.”
Nathan gently but firmly placed it back in her hands. “Don’t worry, Nellie. I never make a deal that doesn’t pay off. That 500 million? I’ll get Cameron to pay me back with interest.”
Nellie replied skeptically, “Why on earth would he spend that much on me?”
Nathan’s smile was mysterious. “If he’s not willing to pay up, he has only one option left: divorce.”
Nt was as if a light bulb went off in Nellie’s mind. A long–lost innocence flickered in her once–sorrowful eyes. “Nathan, you’ve really
aved my bacon,” she said, brimming with gratitude.
Nathan nodded. “Nellie, I promised I’d help you break free from Cameron’s hold, and I will.”
Nellie fished a bank card from her purse and handed it to Nathan. “Even if Cameron doesn’t chip in, I can handle it. This is my card, with 90 million on it. All my future earnings will go here. I’ll earn enough to pay you back.”
Nathan took the card, flashing a charming smile. “You’re giving me all your money. Does this mean you’re my sugar mama?”
A soft, almost motherly seriousness crossed Nellie’s face. “I see you’ve picked up the playboy ways so quickly.”
She sighed, “Our financial worlds are poles apart. Even if I wanted you to be my sugar baby, you probably wouldn’t need it.”
Nathan handed the card back, a hint of annoyance in his voice. “Why are we being so transactional? You’re my lifesaver. I won’t have you being so formal with me. No matter what the future holds, the bond we share is worth more than money. Spending hundreds of billions on you wouldn’t even faze me.”
Nellie looked at him, her eyes misty with emotion.
She knew he was destined to be a shrewd businessman, always on the hunt for profit, but she never imagined he used to be such a genuine and grateful soul.
What had driven him to become that formidable figure?
“Nathan, I really hope you can always stay this genuine and pure,” she wished he wouldn’t turn into a heartless tycoon.
Nathan teased, “Nellie, the business world is full of temptations. I might stray. But as long as you’re there to keep me in check, I think I can stay true to myself.”
Nellie nodded eagerly. “Okay, but don’t you ever say I’m nagging.”
Nathan’s dark eyes turned serious. “Nellie, you need to live a long, long life to stick around with me.”
Nellie was taken aback. In her past life, she wasn’t blessed with longevity. But this time, with her heart guarded, she was determined to live to a ripe old age.
“Don’t worry. I’ll be with you till the end,” Nellie promised.
Nathan’s eyes sparkled with a knowing smile.
