Chapter 523 Seeing Natalieâs face reddening into a blush, Tasha assumed that something bad must have happened.
She asked her nervously, âDid Brandon not believe you? Didnât he listen to your explanation?â
It was just a little in-joke shared between a husband and wife, and Natalie wasnât quite sure how to explain it to her friend. Instead, she just shook her head and replied, âNo, he trusts me. Donât worry about it. Heâs already begun handling the rumors.â
Tasha patted herself on the chest and breathed a sigh of relief. She also didnât want Natalie to let her guard completely down yet, however. âBut when I went to get some coffee just now, I saw some reporters waiting outside. So donât go out there yet while theyâre still there.â Natalie nodded. But then it suddenly occurred to her that Draco might be in at any moment to come to work.
âOh! What if the paparazzi confront Mr. Wesley out there? Heâs not very eloquent at the best of times, and in his current state, if they annoy him, he might really have to go back to hospital again!â Natalie was so worried about this that she immediately called Draco.
âNatalie, are you okay?â Draco asked before she could get a word out.
Natalie was stunned by how anxious Draco sounded. She took a moment before replying, âIâm fine, Mr. Wesley. But you probably shouldnât come into the studio for now. There are paparazzi swarming outside the studio now.â âDonât worry. Iâll stay home today and avoid that mess.
Natalie, Iâm pretty sure someone is behind this news suddenly going viral,â Draco said, his voice tinged with absolute certainly. He heaved a long, heavy sigh.
Even though she couldnât see him through the phone, Natalie could picture the frown on his face. She knew it well.
Draco said apologetically, âI was too careless. If you didnât give me a ride home, this kerfuffle never would have happened. Iâll speak to the reporters and tell them the truth. If this rumor keeps spreading, it could have a negative impact on your marriage.â
Natalie replied, âIâve explained it all to Brandon. You should go have a rest. These baseless rumors will be squashed in no time.â
âIs Brandon taking care of the problem already?â Draco was a bit surprised. But, thinking on it, it made sense. Brandon was known for his decisiveness as well as for taking action when necessary. So of course heâd made sure to take care of this as swiftly as possible.
Draco said soberly, âNatalie, I have a feeling that the studio will be very chaotic for at least the next few days.â Natalie lowered her head, sorry how this attack on her had affected the W Marks Studio. âMr. Wesley...â
Draco gently laughed. âI mean myself. I still havenât fully recovered, so I wonât be able to be at peak performance. Can you help me take care of W Marks for the time being?â
Surprised, Natalie instinctively shook her head. âMr. Wesley, thatâs too much for me! W Marks Studio is so important...â
Sheâd only been a designer for a few years. How could she of all people take on Dracoâs role of running W Marks?
It was the top design studio in the entire industry!
But Draco trusted her implicitly. âYouâll manage it beautifully, just as you did at the Iridescent Show.â
âBut...â Natalie was about to refuse again, but she was interrupted by a loud cough from the other end of the line. Dracoâs cough was so heavy, he wasnât able to form a sentence.
After a while, Draco finally gasped, âLook at me. Do you think I can still manage W Marks in this state?â
For his own health, Draco couldnât work too hard until he recovered, and he reassured Natalie again that there was no one better suited for covering for him than her.
So she promised Draco that she would. âMr. Wesley, you focus on getting better. I will do my best.â
Natalie committed herself to protecting W Marks well. She wouldnât let Draco down under any circumstances.
After hanging up the phone, Natalie noticed that the studioâs design team were all looking up at her. Taking a deep, steadying breath, she looked back and them and calmly said, âNow I donât want anyone to be upset. The rumors about Mr. Wesley and myself are completely fake.â
As soon as she finished speaking, the office went into an uproar.
âSee? I just told you theyâre all lies!â
âNatalie, we have worked together for such a long time. Of course we believe you. No one is more upstanding than Mr. Wesley! We know heâd never do what heâs been accused of.â
âEveryone knows how talented you are at your job. You donât need to sneak in through the back.â
After theyâd let out these reassurances, the officeâs atmosphere started to become relaxed again.
âWe all trust you. Weâll do whatever you tell us to.â Patting Natalie on the shoulder, Tasha gave her a gentle smile.
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ï¤Chapter 1329 Meet My Brothers by Red Thirteen ï¤Chapter 1187 Moved more than she could say, tears welled up in Natalieâs eyes. âYouâre so kind. Now that Delores is gone, weâre more united.â
That was when it occurred to her that Delores should hand her work over to the rest of the team. She casually asked, âHas Delores finished handing over all her projects?â
Relaxed, Tasha smiled. âDonât worry. Itâs almost done.â As she spoke, she headed to the work room and said, âA client is coming to pick up a dress today. Iâll go and get it now.â
Natalie nodded and watched Tasha head to the work room. . A few moments later, however, Tasha still hadnât emerged from the room. Natalie thought how long she was taking seemed a bit strange. Then she suddenly heard a piercing scream coming from the room.
Immediately after rushing into the room, Natalie took in the mess before her eyes. Her face froze in horror.