“Okay.I‘ll start work tomorrow.”
After all, Charis also didn‘t like the feeling of being cooped up at home.She was too weak now.She needed to get stronger first in order to get what she wanted in life.
As for Sebastian, she believed that they would meet at the peak again one day.
*******
When Sebastian came back, Natalie could tell that he had finished dealing with Charis.
She could also tell that he was angry.
Although he didn‘t show it on his face, she believed that Sebastian ste gotten into a fight with Charis.
These days, the Larson Group had focused on slowly planting its roots in Barnes.It didn‘t take long before the legendary corporation settled in this city.
Since Sebastian and Garrett had now moved to Barnes, their secret security force Pole Shadow also followed them there.
As a member of it, of course Laney also had to move.
“I didn‘t want to move here, but Garrett promised he‘d give me a raise if I did.He‘s not lying to me, is he?”
Laney felt that it was a hassle to uproot her life in Seacisco.
“Sebastian didn‘t mention anything about that.”
But Natalie was extremely happy that Laney had come to Barnes.
“It‘s so good that you‘re here now.It almost feels like I‘m back in Seacisco where we had so much great time together!”
Her smile was full of joy.
Reuniting with a good friend after a long time felt so good.
They had a lot to catch up on.
Natalie‘s joy was infectious.
Laney‘s dissatisfaction was instantly dispelled and she excitedly told Natalie all about what she had been through in Seacisco after the other woman moved away.
It wasn‘t until the sun set that Sebastian joined them.
“Garrett has made us a reservation at this restaurant.You girls can continue to talk over dinner.”
The restaurant was situated at the top of a mountain peak.There was a cable car that could take them straight up to the summit.
From there, they could truly appreciate the glorious view of the setting sun from their vantage point in the cable car.When they arrived at the restaurant, the foursome sat in two pairs.Staring at the Sebastian and Garrett in front of her, Natalie chuckled and said, “I have such a familiar feeling, almost like deja vu.Is your girlfriend going to rush over again, Garrett?”
It was so awkward in the moment that followed her comment.
“That isn‘t funny in the least bit, Natalie.I‘ve been single since I broke up with Tracey,” Garrett said in a serious tone, pushing his glasses up the bridge of his nose and taking a sip from his bottle of water.
Then he turned to take a cursory look at Laney before he looked at Natalie again.He had even raised his voice when he said the word “single”.
Natalie was actually quite astonished by the fact that over six months had elapsed yet Garrett was still single.
After all, he changed his girlfriends at a high turnover rate.
“I’m sorry.I didn‘t know it.So you are done with being a playboy now?”
She genuinely felt that he had changed significantly.
After considering it for a moment or two, Garrett peered through his glasses at the dishes on the table, and then replied, “I just want a serious, committed relationship now.”
Natalie nodded with an approving smile.Then she turned to Laney, who was busy eating.
Laney always ate quite a lot.Perhaps it was because she used up significant calories and physical strength when she trained daily.She had been eating, minding her own business, and didn‘t get involved in the conversation between Natalie and Garrett.
“Laney, where do you live now? If you don‘t have a place to live, you can stay with me and Sebastian for a while,” Natalie said, dishing out some more food for Laney.
“I haven‘t found a place to stay yet.I‘ll stay in a hotel for the time being.But thank you for the offer anyway,” said Laney.
“I can help you find a place. Staying in a hotel is not very convenient after all,”
Garrett looked at her and said eagerly.Without looking at him, Laney continued to eat.
“It’s alright.I am confident that I will be able to handle it myself.”
Then Garrett lowered his head to eat in resignation.
Natalie blinked her eyes in confusion and then sensed that something was amiss between the two. CD She turned to look at Sebastian, who put a rib in her plate and said, “Don‘t poke around.Just eat.”
After dinner, Natalie and Sebastian left first.
Laney went to the ladies‘ room, while Garrett stayed behind and waited for her.
“Why are you still here? I‘m going to take a cab back to the hotel.”
Laney purposely visited the washroom earlier so that she could leave alone.
“I‘ll give you a ride,” Garrett offered.
They took the cable car down the mountain to the parking lot, and Garrett opened the door of the back seat for her.
Pretending not to see it, Laney hailed a cab and left.
Looking at the car driving away, Garrett was helpless.He adjusted his glasses and got into his car.
As soon as he settled in the backseat, he received a phone call.
“Hello, Mr.Harding.I heard that you are in Barnes? Why didn‘t you call me?”
A female voice could be heard on the other end of the line.It was so charming and alluring that it would be exceptional for any man to resist.
“If you don‘t have anything important to say, I‘ll hang up.”
“Mr.Harding, are you sure you don‘t want to drop by my place? I…”
Before the woman could finish her words, Garrett hung up the phone and threw it aside.
