Easton looked at Natalia, eyebrows raised. Was she really that eager to kick him out? The thought made him scoff—she was truly ruthless.
“Natalia, honestly, I’m fine staying at the hotel,” he said, feigning nonchalance. “The rooms are spotless, housekeeping comes by every day, it’s convenient for me. And besides, the hotel is owned by Lynch Corporation anyway—I don’t feel the least bit guilty about staying there. That penthouse suite was always meant for whoever’s in charge.”
He was clearly refusing, but Natalia wasn’t having it.
“You’re the future CEO of Lynch Corporation,” she pressed, grabbing his arm. “And you don’t even own a proper home in Seaview City? What will people say? You should know better than anyone how this world works—everyone judges by appearances. If you want to play in this league, you have to look the part, or you’ll be trampled. Trust me on this. Come on, let’s go buy you a house.”
“Natalia, slow down,” Easton protested, quickly pulling his arm free. “Buying a house isn’t like picking up a cup of coffee on the way to class. Let’s at least talk it through.”
Natalia, sensing his resistance, eased up a bit. She didn’t want to push too hard and make him suspicious. “Fine. After school, we’ll check out a few neighborhoods—just look, nothing more. If we find one you like, we’ll talk. Don’t worry about the money, either. You’re a good investment, and Maddox specifically asked me to look out for you. I know I won’t regret it.”
Easton put on a grateful expression. “Thank you, Natalia. Ever since my grandfather passed, you’re the only one who’s truly looked after me.”
She gave a dramatic sigh, playing along. “Don’t be silly. It’s my duty, you know? My dad and I owe everything to the Lynch family. The old man asked me to watch over you—I couldn’t ignore that, even if I wanted to.”
Easton nodded, pretending to be touched.
“Alright, get to class,” Natalia said, already itching to get moving. “I’m skipping today—I’ll go scout some neighborhoods and pick a few options for you to consider.”
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