If he went up against them in any way, it would damage the interests of his company.
Notwithstanding the losses he might incur, he also had to answer to the tens of thousands of employees under the Larson
Group.He might be able to shoulder most of the burden, but he couldn’t take the risk of endangering the livelihood of his people.
“What do you want me to do?” Brandon asked, his voice sounding deeper than usual.
Natalie took out a folder and tossed it on the table in front of him.
“This contract stipulates all the marital obligations you need to carry out as a husband.This is the least you can do for me.We are getting divorced otherwise.”
She had a cold and distant expression as she leaned back on the sofa and stared at Brandon.
Johanna sighed to herself in relief. Her daughter had looked so distraught these past few days as she pined for her absent husband.
Johanna had suspected that Natalie might never give up on Brandon to her own detriment. She was glad to see her daughter holding up her own during this confrontation.
The White family had more properties than they could care for.
If Natalie somehow ended up divorcing Brandon, she could just take over the family business.She was smart and talented, and could definitely live a better life.
The more Johanna thought about it, the more convinced she was that a divorce would be the best course of action.
Brandon wordlessly picked up the documents and leafed through the pages.
According to the contract, he needed to spend the night at home for at least five days a week, and had to stay at least one day for the weekend.
On holidays, he had to make time to accompany Natalie to whatever event she was hosting or attending.He would also have to come home and tend to her whenever she was sick or injured.
There were many more similar instances cited on the paper, but none of them were excessive.
“Mr.Larson, I’m assuming that you already know what to do.The terms I’ve laid down are nothing more than the barest duties a.
husband must attend to.If you can’t even accomplish these, then there is no need to continue this marriage.” Natalie spoke slowly.
Her voice rang out clearly in the room, and her calm tone only served to make her more intimidating. Brandon rubbed the paper between his thumb and forefinger as he considered his options..
Then he looked up and met Natalie’s eyes.
“Your requirements are well within reason.All right, let us proceed with this contract.” Natalie raised her chin and smiled..
“Good.Then we will follow the terms as stipulated.”.
She stood up and added, “By the way, I expect you to come home tonight.”
Natalie and her parents then walked out of the Larson Group building and got into their car.
Johanna peered at her daughter for a while before saying, “My dear, what if Brandon refused to agree to your terms? Were you really going to divorce him?”
Aplayful smile was dancing on Natalie’s lips.
She turned to her mother and said firmly, “I have never considered divorcing him, not even fora second.”
“Mom, I haven’t even figured out what’s wrong with Brandon yet. can’t let our marriage end just like that.lf we get divorced,
Charis will have gotten exactly what she wanted.I have to figure out what on earth is going on first.Since Brandon doesn’t want to tell me the truth, I’ll have to find it out myself.””
As she spoke, Natalie’s voice was soft but firm.
“I’m only worried that you’ll get hurt, Natalie.Brandon’s attitude toward you is very clear now.He just wants you to be his wife on paper.”,
Johanna sighed heavily.Natalie lowered her head, trying to hide the sadness in her eyes.
“Mom, I know where you’re coming from.It’s true.Brandon doesn’t love me anymore.And I don’t know why.But given the circumstances, no matter how hard I try to get close to him, it just doesn’t work.I have to be cold and negotiate with him directly, showing him the advantages and disadvantages of being with me.Maybe that way, Brandon will pay more attention to our relationship’s long as I can spend more time with him, I am confident that I can bring the previous Brandon back.”
Johanna knew she wouldn’t be able to change her daughter’s mind.
Since Natalie was her precious daughter, she could only support whatever Natalie wanted to do.
Finally, she snorted and said seriously, “If Brandon makes know you’re the best!”
Tears welled up in Natalie’s eyes again.She couldn’t help but throw herself into her mother’s arms, acting like a spoiled child.
Johanna held her tightly and said helplessly, “You were always a smooth talker when you need something from your mother.”
Beal burst into laughter.
“Well, you can’t blame her. You know what? Natalie’s temper is just like yours when you were young.She got her stubbornness from you!”
That night, Natalie didn’t go back to the hotel with Johanna and Beal.
Instead, she moved back to the villa she and Brandon had lived in before.
This villa was quite close to the Larson Group headquarters.
Not long after she stepped foot inside the house, she heard the sound of engine coming from the gate of the villa.
When Natalie turned around, she saw a handsome but indifferent man standing at the door.
Natalie immediately stiffened.
Brandon was still as good- looking as before, but his cold attitude toward her was extremely off-putting. He was now the most familiar stranger to Natalie.
She closed her eyes for a few seconds to gather her bearings and then looked around the almost empty living room.Her voice.
was a little sad.
“Brandon, I got into an accident only two weeks ago, but it seems you’ve been in such a hurry to clear out all my stuff.Any trace of my life in this villa has disappeared, and even our photos are gone…”
Brandon looked around the house and found that it was indeed bare.
“I haven’t been back to Seacisco for a long time.Charis was the one who sent people to clean the place up.”
He seemed to be explaining himself.
Natalie walked to the sofa and sat down.
Stroking the spotless sofa, she sneered in disdain, “Don’t you think that Charis has interfered too much? Isn’t she just an employee of your company? Why is she responsible for your private affairs now?”
Truth be told, even Brandon felt that Charis had crossed the line.
A matter like arranging people to clean Brandon’s house was supposed to be his personal assistant’s job.
With Charis’s status, she shouldn’t have been in charge of such trivial things.
After a long silence, Brandon replied perfunctorily, “I didn’t take it too seriously.I just recovered from a serious illness.I thought she did it because she was worried about me.”
He knew that Charis had feelings for him.lt seemed reasonable for her to help him with these trifles.
Natalie felt a little stuffy in her chest, but she knew that she couldn’t lose her temper now.She took a deep breath and suppressed, her anger.
Brandon went upstairs as soon as he finished talking, followed by a sulky Natalie.
This was just the beginning.She couldn’t admit defeat so easily! Instead of entering the master bedroom, Brandon had planned to stay in the guest room.
As he walked, he asked casually though, “What’re our sleeping arrangements? Shall I take the guest room?”
Natalie couldn’t help but snigger.
When she looked at Brandon, a sly smile tugged at the comers of her lips..
We are a couple.Of course we sleep in the same bed.”
Brandon’s whole body tensed up instantly.
Seeing this, the smile on Natalie’s face became even brighter.She tilted her head to look at him in a somewhat innocent-like manner, to which Brandon tightened his jaw and pursed his thin lips.
“What’s the matter? You look flustered.Brandon, you were never like this in bed before.”
Natalie continued to banter with him.
Brandon himself once admitted that he was wild in bed.
So why was he so shy now? Natalie found it oddly amusing.
Upon hearing her, Brandon’s steps became unsteady subconsciously.
Was she telling him the truth? In his memory, he had never slept with a woman.
Moreover, Natalie was nothing but a stranger to him now.
How on earth could she know what he was like in bed? Seeing the hesitant and uncertain look on Brandon’s face, Natalie suddenly wanted to keep on teasing him.
She pulled his suit jacket and led him into the master bedroom.
“Why don’t you come inside and look around? After all, we used to sleep here together.”
Brandon clung to the doorknob subconsciously.
Having no reason to refuse her, he walked into the room slowly, as if he was about to face a formidable enemy.
Looking at how cautious he looked, Natalie was amused.She covered her mouth and said gently, “Well, get settled.I’II take a shower first…
The sound of running water from the bathroom brought Brandon back to his senses.
For some reason, he felt nervous.
