I Refuse to Be Your Second Choice novel Chapter 110

A pocket watch belonging to Sophia Cox’s secret love… It was understandable that Lawrence Bailey would be upset to find it.

“Unfortunately, my grandmother has passed away, so there’s not much my grandfather can do with his anger except sell the watch,” Eric explained. “He doesn’t care how much it sells for, and the commission will still be paid according to the usual rates.”

Lawrence Bailey had loved his wife for a lifetime, only to discover in his old age that her heart had belonged to another. It was natural that he would want to get rid of the watch.

Natalie agreed to take it on. The auction price would depend on the watch's intrinsic value, and she would instruct the auctioneer to tell its backstory with tact.

After Eric left, Natalie hailed a taxi back to the villa. Looking at Lawrence Bailey’s pocket watch had reminded her of something very important she had left behind: a necklace, similar to a locket, with a pendant that could be opened. It was a keepsake from her late grandmother.

She wasn’t sure if she had left it at The Apex Residences. When she left the country three years ago, she had meticulously cleared out all her belongings but didn’t recall finding the necklace.

She needed to go back and check.

Upon Natalie’s unexpected return to the villa, Charlotte Roberts immediately instructed Susan to prepare a nourishing soup for her, worried that she had lost more weight in the past couple of days.

“Grandma, I’m sorry, I just came back to pack some things,” Natalie said apologetically.

“You’re leaving?” Charlotte’s eyes widened.

Natalie couldn’t bear to see her so upset and had already prepared an excuse on her way over. “I have to go on a business trip for a while, so I came back to pack.”

Charlotte took her hand. “Really?”

Natalie nodded. “There’s something at headquarters that I need to take care of. You must look after yourself. I’ll bring you back a gift when I return.”

Hearing her mention coming back, Charlotte relaxed slightly. “Alright, let Susan help you pack.”

“It’s okay, I can manage on my own.” With that, she hurried upstairs.

Charlotte slowly sat down in an armchair, her expression heavy.

“What’s wrong?” Susan asked, puzzled.

Charlotte didn’t answer.

A short while later, Natalie came downstairs with a suitcase.

“When is your trip? Does Alexander know?” Charlotte stood up again, her eyes pleading.

She turned the steering wheel, heading toward Sagebrush Community.

Just then, her phone rang. It was Ava Thompson, reporting that an auction item in the storage department had been damaged, and the senior managers couldn't agree on who was responsible.

Hearing this, Natalie had no choice but to turn back and head to the office for now.

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Sagebrush Community.

As she expected, Camila White saw Alexander Ramirez’s car parked there.

She slipped inside the gates and walked straight toward the main house.

This was the marital home of Alexander and Natalie, a place no one was allowed to enter. She had heard the staff mention this when she was staying in the guest house. But that was back when she was still abroad. Others might not be allowed in, but she refused to believe Alexander would turn her away.

As she was about to ring the doorbell, she noticed that the door was slightly ajar, leaving a small gap.