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Naomi smiled softly and said, “This was all Mr. Nathaniel’s idea. I just voiced it out loud. Please don’t give me all the credit.”
“Naomi is such a good girl. Whatever you want, I will make it happen.”
Hearing that, Naomi’s face lit up with sweetness. “Mr. Nathaniel has already given me so much. I don’t ask for anything else–just to stay by your side.”
Seeing Naomi so obedient made Nathaniel even more pleased. “My little darling, you’re such a good girl. I will give you a nice reward tonight.”
He wrapped his arm around Naomi, unable to hide the joy on his face.
Naomi leaned into Nathaniel’s chest; out of his sight, her expression turned cold.
What do I want? There was only one thing she truly wanted–for Eliza to fall and never rise again.
Meanwhile, Eliza and Halbert were already in the car.
After that dinner trap, Eliza still couldn’t figure out exactly what Naomi was trying to do.
But one thing was clear–Naomi definitely wasn’t letting her off the hook that easily. Still, what was the point of putting on that whole performance today?
“What are you thinking about?”
Halbert’s sudden question snapped Eliza out of her thoughts.
“Nothing. Just thought it was strange.”
She knew Naomi well. Naomi would never stir up that kind of scene for no reason.
There had to be a scheme behind it.
“She just wanted to flaunt her little victory in front of you. Women like that aren’t worth your attention.”
Halbert had seen the interaction between Naomi and Nathaniel during dinner. It was obvious Naomi was being kept by Nathaniel.
The way they carried on in front of everyone… one could only imagine how they behaved in private.
“No, I don’t think Naomi’s only trying to show off that she’s got Nathaniel backing her. Besides…”
Nathaniel? A backer? He’d be dead by next year. If Naomi really had remembered their past life, she’d know that already.
So why would she attach herself to Nathaniel now of all times? Could it be she’s after his inheritance? I’m overthinking this. Eliza quickly dismissed the thought.
She shook her head.
The driver kept the car moving steadily.
Suddenly, a blinding light beamed straight at them; all Eliza could see was a white flash–and then a violent
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Halbert reacted instantly, pulling Eliza into his arms as the crash shook the vehicle so hard it nearly crumpled.
Eliza struggled to regain her senses from the force of the hit. Flames were already rising from the front of the car.
“Halbert… Halbert!”
She shook him. He wasn’t badly hurt, just dazed from the jolt and ringing in his ears.
“Out,” Halbert said, flinging open the car door and helping Eliza out.
As she looked up, Eliza saw the driver of the other car.
That vehicle was also on fire; the man stepped out from the flames, wearing a perfectly tailored black suit. His hair was neatly styled, his long fingers bore a deep blue ring. His features were sharp and striking, like. they were carved from stone. His eyes held the chill of moonlight, glinting with an unreadable ripple.
The only flaw was a faint scar running from the center of his brow down to his left cheek. It disrupted the symmetry of his face, yet somehow made it even more hauntingly magnetic.
That stark contrast gave off a sense of cold danger.
The moment she saw him, Eliza froze.
The man in front of her was none other than–Matteo.
There was no way she could’ve mistaken him. That face was unforgettable. Without the scar, maybe she wouldn’t have remembered so quickly.
“Apologies. The driver was speeding a bit. He’s already stepped out to apologize.”
There wasn’t the slightest trace of remorse in his voice.
His tone was calm and steady, like a driver dying in a fiery crash was just another mundane incident.
“If there’s anything else to deal with afterward, you can come to my house directly. This should be enough.”
He pulled out a bank card. Its black–and–gold surface shimmered faintly under the moonlight.
Just like his cold, narrow eyes.
Eliza didn’t dare move.
She knew all too well who was standing in front of her–a man who had no problem killing the foster father who raised him for over a decade.
Someone that dangerous was not someone she wanted to go near.
“No need. We’ll go through insurance.”
Halbert rejected him on the spot, taking Eliza’s hand and leading her toward the curb. “I’ll call another driver to come get us.”
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“Let’s go, Halbert. Don’t engage with that man.”
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