When She Rose From the Ashes (Natalie and Jensen) novel Chapter 243

Chapter 243 Flames for Flames

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Natalie smiled and nodded. Compared to crushing her enemies with family power, she preferred solving things in her own way.

Baron, waiting upstairs, finally grew restless. He came down and saw Natalie and Flynn talking at the front desk.

Flynn’s eyes were filled with guilt and tenderness for his sister.

Baron stood with his arms crossed, watching the gentle smile on Natalie’s face. His lips curved faintly.

This was how she should have always looked.

Zuo Lun, who followed him down, noticed the scene. Seeing Baron just stand there, he teased, “You’re really just going to watch your wife chatting happily with another man? Doesn’t it sting?”

“Think bigger,” Baron replied evenly. “That’s her brother. I’d be glad if the whole world adored my wife–it only proves how exceptional she is.”

Zuo Lun blinked.

“Well, that doesn’t sound like the domineering Mr. Baron I know. Normally you’d lock her up at home and keep everyone from seeing her shine.”

“That’s because you don’t understand me. She’s a star meant to shine, not fade into domestic dust. And you’re a single dog—you wouldn’t get it.”

Baron walked off.

Zuo Lun’s mouth dropped open, left speechless. In the end, he could only sputter, “And whose fault is it that I’m still single? You dumped this entire empire on me–I don’t even have time to date!”

“Don’t blame work for your incompetence,” Baron shot back. “Now get back to it. I’m going to my wife.”

He left Zuo Lun seething in silence and strode toward Natalie.

“Natalie.”

“Baron.”

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She looked at him as he walked toward her, framed in the light, and her

eyes softened.

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Flynn, however, couldn’t help but feel wary. Baron’s role as a godfather meant Natalie would face danger at his side. But today, standing in Grant International Holdings, Flynn realized Baron was its chairman.

With that status, he was indeed worthy of his sister.

And it was clear–Baron cherished Natalie deeply. Without him, she wouldn’t be who she was

now.

Flynn swallowed his misgivings and said quietly, “You two talk. I’ve already asked Chris to take the things I brought for the nephews back. I need to head to the countryside.”

“We’ll come with you,” Natalie said suddenly.

Flynn blinked.

Baron too looked surprised.

“Work’s finished?” he asked.

“No inspiration right now,” she admitted. “It’s the perfect time for us to take a trip to the countryside.”

She had thought of bringing the children, but with danger still lurking and those villagers repeatedly targeted, she couldn’t risk it.

Baron, however, didn’t object. “Fine. I’ll have Yvonne watch the kids.”

“Bring Yvonne with us,” Natalie countered. “She deserves to hear about her past firsthand too.”

Flynn raised his brows, interest sparking. If Yvonne was really Uncle Xenon’s daughter, he wanted to see her for himself.

“Then why not bring the kids as well?” he suggested. “With so many of us–the Stone family and Gunn family together–if we can’t protect two children, we’d be a laughingstock.”

Baron shot him a glare. “Don’t think I don’t see through you. You just want to cozy up to my kids.”

Flynn didn’t deny it. He did want to. His parents always said the twins were wonderful, but he hadn’t met them yet. Better to win their hearts before his parents did–otherwise, his place in the family might be shaky.

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Natalie burst out laughing.

“I think it’s fine. Let’s bring them.”

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“Alright,” Baron agreed. “You and your brother wait in the car. I’ll make a call, then we’ll pick up the kids together.”

Natalie nodded and left with Flynn.

Baron dialed a number.

“Let Jensen play at granting Sharon medical bail. Have our people shadow her. At the right time, stage a fire accident. Remember–whatever she did to my wife, do the same to her. And don’t let her die.”

His gaze darkened, storm clouds churning in his eyes.

He could still see Natalie lying helpless in the flames.