Chapter 168 To Reason With Her

Natalie's hand stilled for a moment. Her gaze instinctively followed Audrey and the unfamiliar man. She watched them until they vanished through the hotel's revolving doors. "What's wrong?" Savannah caught the shift in Natalie's expression and turned to follow her gaze. All she saw was the bustling crowd moving in and out of the hotel entrance. "Nothing, just saw someone I know." Natalie pulled back her gaze, her expression settling into calm. She reached over to wipe the corner of Estella's mouth. Her voice was even, as though she had only caught a glimpse of someone unimportant. But Savannah knew her too well. From that fleeting moment of distraction and the flash of coldness in Natalie's eyes, it was clear things were far from simple. Even so, she didn't press further. Outwardly, Natalie remained composed, but inside, she was smiling coldly to herself. Audrey… Her stepmother really hadn't lost her touch. Walter's career was faltering, and his temper at home was growing worse.