When She Rose From the Ashes (Natalie and Jensen) novel Chapter 321

Chapter 321 The Meeting at Serenity Café

“Alright.”

Natalic had no objections.

Hearing her answer, Aubree finally relaxed.

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“By the way, Natalic, I heard Susie’s father’s side has already been taken in for investigation? Don’t worry. Our Hugh has already spoken to people over there. They won’t make things too difficult for your husband. You don’t have to stress.”

Natalie knew the Stone family had already sent word as well, but she still appreciated Aubree’s kindness.

“Thank you. Once this whole thing is settled, I’ll have my husband invite your family out for dinner.”

“That’d be wonderful.”

Aubree didn’t refuse.

They chatted for a bit longer before Natalie hung up.

Chris, who had been listening, finally spoke after the call ended.

“Ms. Natalie, this Aubree is someone worth befriending. She’s the eldest daughter of the Sue family, and her husband, He Qifeng, is the eldest son of the Higgens family. He’s not interested in business and went into politics instead. The Higgens family is considered the second most powerful family in Ocean City after the Luke family. They’ve got deep roots, though they tend to keep a low profile.”

Natalie couldn’t help but feel a little exasperated.

“I’m just making a friend. Do you really need to dig into their entire family history?”

Chris didn’t back down.

“Of course. You’re the Stone family’s eldest daughter. When someone suddenly approaches you wanting to get close, who knows if they’re sincere or have hidden motives? It’s my job as your bodyguard to screen people for you.”

Natalie shook her head with a laugh, though her heart felt strangely warm.

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No one had ever treated her this way before.

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This was the difference between an established family and one that had risen suddenly.

The Summers family didn’t even think that far ahead. Instead of checking backgrounds, they only acted on their own whims, forbidding her from seeing whoever they disliked.

Natalie said nothing further.

But Chris continued, “This Aubree is the Sue family’s eldest daughter. They’re a decent family, caring with their children, and she’s grown up straightforward–likes who she likes, dislikes who she dislikes. If she’s reached out to you on her own, then it’s genuine.”

“Got it.”

Natalie gave a helpless smile.

She simply felt comfortable with Aubree, so she was willing to be friends. How things developed later would depend on time.

By then, Natalie and Chris had arrived at Serenity Café.

Jensen’s car was already there.

Natalie got out and told Chris, “Wait outside for me.”

Chris frowned.

“I’d better go in with you. If he tries anything, I’ll break his hand.”

The Stone family had no reason to fear the Luke family.

But Natalie shook her head.

“No need. He won’t do anything to me.”

With that, she walked into the teahouse.

The moment she opened the door, she spotted Jensen.

He was holding a bouquet of lilies, gazing at her with tender eyes.

Natalie frowned, almost wanting to turn around and leave. But remembering what she had come here to ask, she forced herself forward.

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Jensen’s heart skipped when he saw her, so different from before.

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The midday sunlight streamed in through the window, bathing her in light. That cool, noble aura of hers seemed almost otherworldly, breathtaking.

“Natalie, you came. These are for you. I remember you like lilies.”

Jensen offered the bouquet, his voice carrying a rare hint of shy expectation.

Natalie took them casually and set them aside on the table.

“Jensen, I came today because I have something to say.”

“Don’t rush. I’ve had tea prepared. I even studied how to brew it properly these past few days. You always looked after me, and I never thought about doing something for you. Let me make tea for you today, alright?”

He cut her off.

Jensen wasn’t clueless. He knew perfectly well Natalie had sought him out for a reason.

But he had already had Hansel investigate.

That live–in son–in–law of the Stone family, Baron, had been taken away by the police. No one could find out why, but the news had made Jensen secretly rejoice.

Of course.

How could someone like Natalie ever belong to a man like that?

He’d already pulled strings with the police. Whatever Baron was taken in for, he intended to make sure the man stayed inside for good.

Anyone who dared compete with him for Natalie’s heart… was courting death.

Jensen wanted Baron to understand: he, Jensen, was not someone Baron could ever afford to provoke.

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Chapter 322 Old Flames and New Resolve

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