Chapter 90: Detective Natalie
Natalie returned home after having dinner outside with Mia as both of them were starving. After what happened they didn’t have the heart to stay in that charity gala anymore.
As she stepped inside, she noticed Justin and her grandpa, Albert, still awake in the drawing room, waiting for her despite the late hour.
She cast a glance at Justin, who was casually pouring himself a glass of water, and then turned to her grandpa. "Grandpa, I thought you weren’t returning tonight."
"I was worried after you went to that event, but now that you’re back safe, I can rest easy. I’ll head to bed now. You two should sleep early." He stood up and headed to the bedroom, feeling drowsy due to his medicines.
Natalie nodded and watched her grandpa head to his room. She walked over to the dining table, pouring herself a glass of water as Justin set down his empty glass.
"You’re back earlier than expected," she said casually, though her gaze lingered on him longer than usual.
"Work finished earlier than I thought," Justin replied.
Natalie continued to stare at him, scrutinizing every detail of his face as if trying to piece together the puzzle that had been nagging her all evening.
Justin raised an eyebrow at her lingering gaze. "I know I’m irresistibly handsome, but you should be used to it by now," he teased with his usual smugness.
Natalie almost rolled her eyes but kept her composure, finishing her glass of water.
"I have some work to do." Justin left, leaving her staring at his retreating back.