When She Rose From The Ashes Novel

322 Old Flames and New Resolve " I didn't come here to drink tea , " Natalie said coolly . 100 +6 Free Coin " I know , " Jensen replied , " but we were together for over five years , and I never once brewed tear for you . Just this once - give me the chance . If you do , no matter what you ask of me afterward , I'll agree . " His words only deepened Natalie's disgust . " So this is a bargain now? " Jensen's hand paused mid - motion . " How could it be a bargain ? Natalie , must we really speak to each other like this ? " Natalie didn't bother answering .

She turned her head , gazing out at the busy traffic outside the window . Her heart worried for Baron . She didn't know how he was doing , whether anyone was giving him trouble . Jensen noticed her drifting thoughts and felt an ache of disappointment , though he kept it to himself . With a smile he asked , " Do you want red tea or black tea ? " " Either one is fine . " Natalie knew him too well . This man always made it look like he was asking for her opinion , but in truth he had already decided . If she said red , he'd insist black was better for women .

If she said black , he'd counter that red was healthier . Her choice never mattered - only his . Thinking back to countless such moments , Natalie almost laughed at herself . A man this controlling never allowed disobedience . In those five years with him , she had lived in constant compromise . She endured it because of his past act of saving her , convincing herself she could tolerate 1/3 14:39 Fri , Oct 3 Chapter 322 Old Flames and New Resolve anything .

( 100 ) +5 Free Coins If it hadn't been for his cheating , for his lies , maybe her entire life would have been mapped out that way - plain , suffocating , resigned . Thank God she had broken free . Thank God she had met Baron . Baron was strong too , but never with her . With her , he was like a loyal golden retriever , constantly seeking her affection . The thought of him warmed her whole body . He was her sun , chasing away the darkness in her heart . Jensen had been about to complain about her indifference , but then he caught sight of the faint smile curving her lips .

It had been so long - so long - since he'd seen her smile gently like that . A pang shot through his chest . Though they had spent years together , their true moments as a couple were few . Natalie had never liked going out , and he had allowed it , partly because she was once an unwanted orphan , while he was president of Luke Corp. Bringing her along had always meant scrutiny and whispers : He had loved her , yes , but as his status in the company rose , so did his sensitivity to appearances . So when Natalie never asked to go out , he never invited .

Eventually , that villa in Grand Pavilion became her entire world . At first , he would bring her little gifts to cheer her up . But slowly , even that effort vanished . To him , Grand Pavilion became no more than a resting place . He couldn't even remember the last time he'd seen her smile like this . Two years ago ? Three ? Longer ? Now , watching her glow with a confidence and beauty he'd never seen before , his heart pounded wildly . This Natalie was dazzling .

2/3 14:39 Fri , Oct 3 Chapter 322 Old Flames and New Resolve 100 +5 Free Coins Her face , once soft and gentle , now carried sharper lines , radiant and impossible to ignore .. Jensen's hand clenched tightly around the teacup , hardly daring to breathe for fear of shattering the fragile moment . His eyes burned . She should have been his - his girlfriend , his future wife , his lifelong partner . And yet , through his own carelessness , he had lost her . Now she stood before him , brighter and stronger than ever .

With the Stone family at her back , she was the perfect wife fate had meant for him . Natalie felt the scorching weight of his gaze . Her brows drew together . She turned sharply , and her eyes collided with his reddened ones . They shimmered with joy and wonder . But in her heart , there was no longer the slightest ripple . 3/3