Chapter 695
They all stopped in front of a luxurious villa, leaving Mandy to duck behind the steering wheel to avoid detection. As she peeked at them, she saw four servants walk out through the front door to welcome them. Then, they all went into the villa, chatting and laughing all the way. As the doors were firmly shut behind them, Mandy could no longer see what the rebellious gang were up to.
“They must be plotting something!” After tapping her fingers on the steering wheel for a few seconds, she made a decision She immediately called Draco.
“Hey. Draco, something serious happened at the studio today. I think Natalie’s trying to poach your designers. They’re plotting it all right now.”
“Don’t be ridiculous. That would never happen,” Draco said calmly.
Mandy felt that he did not take her, or what she said, seriously. “I see you won’t believe it unless you see evidence. I’ll send a photo, and you will see.”
Mandy was annoyed that Draco didn’t believe her He put too much trust in Natalie.
Mandy sent the photo she took earlier to Draco. She also told him that if he didn’t believe her, he should call Natalie and ask her about it himself. Mandy aroused Draco’s curiosity He called Natalie straight away.
At Tasha’s house, Natalie and her colleagues were admiring the newborn baby.
Seeing Draco’s caller ID, Natalie answered her phone. “Mr. Wesley, what can I do for you?”
“Natalie, are you having a party with your colleagues?” Elizabeth was standing beside her and noticed Dracos inquisitive tone. She nodded to Natalie to urge her to tell him the truth.
Natalie was about to speak when another colleague stopped her.
The colleague whispered in her ear, “Please don’t tell on us. We didn’t ask permission to sneak out during lunch break. He might lecture us later.”
The others also became anxious. “Yes, if you tell him the truth, our salary will be deducted.”
Under the crowd’s gaze, Natalie had no choice but to lie. She said awkwardly, “There’s no party. I am not with my colleagues. Is there anything else, Mr. Wesley?”
“Well, no.” Frowning, Draco hung up.
Noticing that Natalie looked worried, Elizabeth took her outside and asked, “What did Mr. Wesley say? You have been looking weird since you hung up the phone.”
“He sounded weird. He seems angry.” After hesitating for a moment, Natalie said, “I should send him a message and explain.” Elizabeth agreed. “I didn’t say anything while everyone was there. But I think you are right. Draco’s a reasonable boss He won’t make things difficult for everyone.”
Natalie sent a message, explaining everything. When she put her phone away again, she heard a gentle voice behind her. “Here you are. I couldn’t find you inside the house.” Tasha wore a loose nightdress and a thick, wool coat She looked a little plump, but her features were the same as they had been pre pregnancy.
She was carrying the baby and walked out, smiling. “Why did you go outside with the baby9 It’s windy. Come back in.”
Natalie and Elizabeth smiled at each other, and escorted Tasha inside.
“What secret were you discussing? Tell me!” Tasha pretended to be unhappy She glanced at the two of them
“It’s just about work Not a big deal,” Natalie said, touching the baby’s nose. “He’s so cute. You weren’t in the living room just now, so you didn’t see it, but everyone loves him!”
Tasha had a tenderness in her eyes as she said, “I had thought he looked very ugly when I gave birth to him. I nearly burst into tears in the delivery room. The nurse calmed me down and told me it was natural for newborns to look a little wonky.”
“He surely looks so much better now. I mean, Elizabeth couldn’t keep her hands away from him just now.” Natalie turned to look at Elizabeth behind her teasingly.
Tasha chuckled and held the baby out to Elizabeth whose face was slightly red. She blinked and said, “Do you mind holding the baby for me for a while I want to head to the kitchen with Natalie to get some snacks for everyone.”Elizabeth’s eyes widened in surprise. She carefully took the baby and rocked him softly.
Tasha chuckled and pulled Natalie to the kitchen with her. Tasha glanced at Natalie while cutting the fruits and whispered, “I thought I was going to die while giving birth to him. You have no idea. He came out a month before my due date. My doctor was panicking.”
“Now it makes sense. I had felt the baby arrived a little early. He was supposed to be due somewhat at the same time as Laney’s baby, but Laney is still expecting,” Natalie said with a frown She had called Laney a few days ago to ask about how her baby was doing. She knew Laney had yet to give birth.
“I recall your baby was said to be healthy the entire pregnancy, so what happened?”
Tasha was divorced and Natalie was told she had a bad relationship with her parents. Tasha went through everything alone.
Thankfully, her son was fine now and so was everything else. Tasha shook her head, smiling. She stepped out with a fruit platter and delicious snacks for all her co-workers. “This bakery is well known. You are very wealthy, Tasha!”
“You have enough money to set up your own studio. It feels weird to have you working in our studio and serving us drinks.” Everyone had been shocked since stepping foot in Tasha’s huge mansion.
“I really don’t have the capacity to open a studio of my own right now, and you’ve all been so nice to me. I like doing this.” Tasha smiled and kept her words to a minimum. She passed another packaged dessert to Natalie and said. Will you take this to Mr. Wesley for me? I’m certain he’d like this. I had the best baker in Barnes make it.”
“Sure. I’ll put it on his table for you.” Natalie took the dessert She then saw Tasha open her mouth slightly as though she wanted to say something, but then she shut it and turn away. Natalie smiled. “We know you can’t keep secrets. Just say it. We’re friends, aren’t we?”
“Remember Seth? He sent someone to harass me before I gave birth. The person told me Seth was very interested in seeing my son. With him being Seth’s first child, I know Seth wants to take him back to the Klein family.”
Tasha’s grip on her knees tightened, and her expression showed how nervous she was. Her tone became more serious as she said, “At first, I refused. However, I got to see other kids with their fathers during delivery. I don’t want my boy to grow up in a family without a father, or to continuously ask me questions about his dad. I’m a little worried now. Perhaps I should allow them to see each other, Natalie.”
Natalie froze. It was unbelievable. “How can you allow your son to meet that scumbag? Who can tell what his intentions are?” She grabbed Tasha’s hand and said firmly, “Tasha, listen to me…” Right then, a piercing scream from a servant sounded at the door, “Catch that thief! Madam! We have a thief here!” Everyone ran out in shock.
As fast as she could, Natalie ran out as well with the servants to nab the thief. Thankfully, the gardener in the villa caught the thief in time.
Natalie walked over only to see Mandy being dragged out of the shrubs, an embarrassed look on her face.
Mandy spat soil and a leaf from her mouth. Her clothes and hair were filthy and disheveled. There was even a vibrant purple ring around her eye. It was obvious she had been punched.
Natalie strode toward her and asked, “Mandy, why aren’t you at W Marks? Why are you here? Are you a thief?”
“Natalie, tell these people to release me!” Mandy shouted. She knelt on the floor. Her arms were clasped behind her back by the gardener. She glared up at Natalie, feeling humiliated.
