GoodRead"It's already this late, and Mr. Nathan's still lounging in bed, huh?" Cameron's tone was dripping with sarcasm.
Nathan flashed a cheeky grin, "Nah, I'm not one to sleep in, but my wife, Nathalie, was exhausted last night. |
had to be there for her."
Benjamin rolled his eyes, "Alright, alright, Nathan, we get it. You're head over heels for your wife. Spare us the
love parade." Inside, he felt a pang of jealousy, having secretly crushed on Nathalie for ages, only to see her with
Nathan. Cameron tried to steer the conversation back, "Nathan, where were you last night, anyway?"
Nathan crossed his arms, playful smirk in place, "Why do you care? Cameron, | didn't know you were such a
busybody."
Cameron taunted, "Too scared to spill?"
Nathan chuckled, "Why would | be scared? | was at home, keeping my wife company."
Cameron's expression soured, "Care to swear on it?"
Nathan smoothly dodged, "Why wouldn't I? But what's the point in swearing?"
Cameron fell silent.
Nathan looked at him as if he were a rare specimen, teasing, "Mr. Dawson, did going bankrupt make you lose
your marbles? Why else would you ask such a ridiculous question?"
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Cameron, feeling humiliated, flushed with anger but had no proof to corner Nathan. He had to swallow his pride,
"It's nothing. My wife's been having a rough tlately, and she mentioned you a few times."
Nathan looked genuinely puzzled, "I haven't had any run-ins with your wife. What's she bringingup for?"
Cameron stared into Nathan's eyes, searching for any flicker of deceit.
But Nathan's face remained bright, his eyes clear like polished stones, giving off an untainted vibe.
"She said she saw you last night," Cameron probed.
Nathan snorted, "Your wife must've mistaken someone else for me. Or maybe there's something off here." He
tapped his head, his smile unsettling.
Cameron, feeling belittled, stormed off.
Benjamin had no choice but to trail after him.
As Nathan watched them leave, a shadow of unease clouded his eyes.
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