Chapter 337 Reclaimed Territory
Naomi was fuming.
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Seeing her parents acting so spineless only made her angrier. If her face weren’t still a wreck, she would’ve marched downstairs and given that shameless couple a piece of her mind.
“I don’t have time for this,” she muttered and stormed into her bedroom.
She opened the box and took out the synthetic skin. Thin as a cicada’s wing, it shimmered in the light. Naomi carefully pressed it onto her face.
When she looked in the mirror and saw her beautiful features restored, she finally nodded in satisfaction.
My wounds don’t hurt anymore. As long as I keep it on for just an hour, it’ll be fine.
Slipping on a mask to cover the lower half of her face, she stepped out the door.
Evelyn saw her heading out and couldn’t help but ask, “You just got back–where are you going now?”
Afraid her daughter might be up to something reckless again, Evelyn followed her out.
“I haven’t gone back to the Hartwell family in days. I need to go check in with Nathaniel.”
Nathaniel was a suspicious, controlling man. He didn’t tolerate his women wandering around. If he knew she’d been gone for three days without a word, who knew what he might assume?
Once she said she was going to see Nathaniel, Evelyn breathed a sigh of relief.
Good. Let her get back into the good graces of the big boss–then maybe they could enjoy a better life again.
“Naomi, try asking Mr. Nathaniel if he can get us a new place to live, will you? I really can’t take that awful couple anymore.”
Evelyn was on the verge of collapse. She and Nathan weren’t young anymore and couldn’t handle the stress or the constant noise. If this kept up, they’d fall apart.
“Yeah, yeah,” Naomi replied impatiently, heading down the stairs.
She had no intention of wasting any more time at home.
Soon, Naomi arrived at the Hartwell residence by cab.
Sure enough, Nathaniel was still living in debauchery. Ever since Brody had gifted him those women, he’d handed over the company’s operations to Matteo and spent his days indulging at home.
As soon as he saw Naomi return, Nathaniel narrowed his eyes, full of suspicion.
“So, you finally remembered to come home? Where the hell have you been for the past few days? Your professor called me. Said you’ve skipped class for three days straight.”
His voice dripped with distrust.
Naomi, however, smiled sweetly and walked over to him.
“Mr. Nathaniel, have you forgotten? I still haven’t fully healed. I went home to rest because the pain was
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unbearable. It wasn’t that I didn’t want to come back–my parents missed me so much they wouldn’t let me leave.”
She nestled into Nathaniel’s side, wrapping her arms around him.
“I finally talked them into letting me come back, but I’ve been missing you terribly the whole time…”
Her gaze was full of flirtation, eyes glowing with intent.
Nathaniel stared at her nestled in his arms and reluctantly let go of his doubts.
But one of the other women nearby–one of the ones Brody had sent–sneered, “Wow, Miss Naomi’s still being bossed around by her parents? Vanishing for three whole days… sounds like someone’s got a man on the side.”
“Totally,” another chimed in. “College girls are the worst. Bet she’s got a secret boyfriend and that’s why she disappeared.”
Their voices were dripping with venom. Naomi could hear the barbs in every word.
Without missing a beat, she leaned harder into Nathaniel’s embrace and shot them a smug look.
“What are you talking about? Those barely grown boys at school can’t hold a candle to my Mr. Nathaniel. Why would I ever look at anyone else?”
Her words made Nathaniel beam.
He’d never finished college himself, and deep down, he despised those pretentious, book–smart types. Just a bunch of overgrown kids with no experience, in his eyes.
Naomi knew that–and used it to her full advantage..
Nathaniel chuckled, wrapping an arm around her. “That’s my sweet girl. You really know what I’m thinking. Those bratty little boys aren’t in my league.”
Naomi had always known that her obedience was what pleased him most.
She snuggled up to him and purred, “It’s been so long since I’ve experienced Mr. Nathaniel’s strength. I missed you so much… But while I was away, you’ve had all these other women to keep you company. Naomi’s getting jealous…”
Her voice was syrupy and seductive, each word like a caress.
Nathaniel was instantly pleased. “That’s my girl. I’ll take care of you right now.”
And with that, he scooped Naomi into his arms and carried her off toward the bedroom, striding with pride.
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