Turning Of the Tide by Diana Sander

Chapter 25

[Wake up! Wake up from your sleep…]

In a state between wakefulness and sleep, Natalie reached out to her bedside table to find her phone.

With half-closed eyes, she caught a glimpse of the time. It was nearly 2 PM. That was indeed a long

sleep.

She smoothly rose from her bed and made her way to the closet in search of something to wear.

A slight hesitation lingered as she contemplated the appropriate attire, wondering what the weather

was like outside.

She turned around, drew open the curtains, and checked the weather forecast on her phone. It was a

sunny day, though not particularly warm. The temperature would reach a maximum of 15 degrees,

signaling the arrival of winter.

She selected a pair of jeans, a beige hoodie, and a white waistcoat from her wardrobe. She thought for

a second and opted for a black

semi-turtleneck underneath, allowing for taking off the waistcoat in case it got too warm. The

combination felt just perfect.

Ready to head out, she heard her phone buzz in her pocket. It was a voice message from Sherri. [Hey

there, are you still at home, Natalie? Come meet me for a cup of coffee.]

True friends always thought the same, didn’t they?

Natalie sat beside the shoe shelf and proceeded to change her shoes. It was inconvenient for her to

type a message with both hands now, so she sent Sherri a voice message. [I’m up, putting on my

shoes now, and I’m going to find you. Are you at home or outside? Just send me the address. when

you’re outside.]

Then she put her phone on the edge of her seat and continued to tie her shoelaces. Half a minute later,

she received Sherri’s voice message again. Busy with her shoes, she directly played Sherri’s voice

message. [Oh my, don’t tell me that you just woke up! You never woke up so late! You didn’t sleep with

Mr. Wilson last night, did you?]

As Natalie reached for her phone to reply, another voice message from Sherri quickly arrived. [Tell me

everything. Did I guess right? How is Mr. Wilson’s figure?l

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A deep, chilling voice came through the living room. “Is this the way you discuss me with your friend?”

Natalie was speechless. When did Trevon return home? How did she not notice him when she

descended the stairs?

It was truly embarrassing.

She was now in no mood to reply to Sherri’s message. She put on her shoes and made her way to the

sofa, saying, “I usually don’t discuss you with my friend. It’s just that my friend has misunderstood

something.”

Trevon’s icy gaze locked onto her, and Natalie couldn’t help but feel a bit embarrassed. “Miss Foster, it

seems you’re forgetting something.”

“Hmm?”

“I must remind you once again that the agreement clearly states you cannot disclose anything to a third

party. It appears you haven’t complied.”

His initial opinion of her had improved slightly over the past few days, but now it seemed she couldn’t

wait for people to know that she was merely his lawful wife.

Natalie was stunned.

This was the worst, and she should have known better than to confide in Sherri, the big-mouthed

woman, though she told Sherri that before signing the agreement, not after. Anyway, there was no point

in explaining now since Trevon seemed to think she was flaunting her position to her friend as his wife,

and she couldn’t seem to make it clear. “Mr. Wilson, I only confided in my best friend and haven’t told

anyone else. Can’t you…” In fact, Natalie wanted to let him just forget about the liquidated damages of

20 million dollars, but she left that sentence unspoken.

Then she could not help thinking how foolish she had been to sign that unequal treaty. That was 20

million dollars in liquidated damages!

Trevon’s icy gaze remained cold as he said, “What do you think? Like you, do all the doctors lack a

sense of contractual obligation now?”

Natalie frowned at his words. “Mr. Wilson, this is just between you and me. There’s no need to

denigrate my profession. I can pay the liquidated damages, but I also have a request. After I give you

20 million dollars, the agreement should be destroyed at once.”

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A small smile curled at the corner of Trevon’s lips. It seemed that Natalie couldn’t wait to be free of the

constraints of the agreement and enjoy her life as his wife. “It sounds like a good idea to you.”

Natalie’s eyes were resolute and penetrating. “So, Mr. Wilson, do you agree with that? If you agree, we

can get divorced today. Then I’ll give you the money”

Anyway, instead of being suspected by Trevon every day, it was better for her to seize the chance and

get away from the current situation.

She seemed to need to use the money her grandfather bestowed upon her now.

“Divorce? When she offered to break the agreement, did she really want a divorce?” Trevon thought.

Trevon was surprised in disbelief. “Her grandfather managed to let her. marry into the Wilson family. Is

she really not afraid of losing the title of Mrs. Wilson? Am I overthinking this?” he thought.

Trevon was remarkable since he was a kid, excelling wherever he went. However, what he detested

the most was being coerced by others, losing control of what was happening.

No one could force him to do anything. But due to Natalie’s grandfather, he was escorted by his

grandfather’s bodyguard into marrying a stranger, which he certainly couldn’t accept.

Despite his mother’s arrogant nature, both his parents were deeply in love with each other. His father’s

spoiling of his mother was evident.

However, his marriage was not a voluntary choice, leaving him. discontented deep inside and also

making him foster a strong prejudice against Natalie.

Observing that Trevon didn’t respond, Natalie neither waited for his answer nor bothered to do so and

turned to leave. “I hope you will provide me with an answer tonight so I can arrange the money, Mr.

Wilson.” After all, 20 million dollars was an astonishing sum, and the bank will also require an

appointment.

Natalie thought that the current situation suited Trevon’s liking. As she walked towards the door, she

opened WhatsApp and saw a series of voice messages from Sherri. While listening, she walked

towards the garage. [Natalie, are you still there? What takes you so long?]

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[Natalie, Natalie.]

[Natalie, are you driving now?]

[Natalie, then I’ll wait for you. I’m still at home. Let’s go to the Lovers’

Cafe near the hospital. Let’s get some coffee there in the afternoon so we can stay awake and work

hard at night.]

[Then see you later.]

Sherri seemed unconcerned and straightforward, but when it came to pregnant women or their babies,

she would be cautious and take a lot of account of them.

Natalie remembered once during the baby boom, Sherri volunteered to work continuously. Even if she

had to stay on duty until dawn, she wouldn’t ask for a break the next day and remain on the late shift. It

was hard to tell that she had such a strong sense of responsibility only from her appearance.

In the Lovers’ Cafe.

The cafe was not particularly spacious, but it was all over social media in Athana, since it was adorned

with simplicity and understated elegance, exuding an unparalleled sense of comfort.

It attracted not only people of modest means but also individuals from the upper class and noble

circles, who frequented the place for a relaxing sojourn.

As Natalie strolled into the cafe, Sherri caught sight of her from the window seat and waved.

Natalie removed her gloves and placed them on the table, then picked up the coffee Sherri had ordered

for her and took a warm and comforting sip.

Sherri scrutinized a casually dressed Natalie before her and remarked, “Why can’t you just try some

more stylish, feminine clothes? Look at what you are wearing now. It makes you look like a middle

school student, while even current high school students look more fashionable than you.”

“Come on. I don’t want to wear a red overcoat like you.”

“What’s wrong with this? Do I not look splendid in this vibrant red overcoat?” Sherri really adored bright

colors.

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Natalie made no reply She felt a burning anger within her in the morning but now, she had figured

something out and thought it was nothing Anyway, the was about to get divorced tomorrow, so Natalie

decided to address the matter with utmost clarity to her best friend and tell Sherri not to joke about

them in the future.

“Sherr. I need to tell you something”

Sherri appeared surprised. “What is it? Go ahead.”

Natalie cleared her throat and began. Mr. Wilson and I will get divorced tomorrow So, please refrain

from making any jokes about us in the future. He overheard the voice message you sent this morning,

and now I have to compensate him with 20 million dollars.”

Sherri’s mind became muddled, struggling to comprehend why an overheard voice message would

require Natalie to pay Trevon such an exorbitant sum. “Hold on. I don’t understand What do you mean?

Why should you compensate him with 20 million dollars?”

Natalie clasped her hands on the table, composed and determined to tell Sherri about the entire affair.

On the second night after our wedding. that is, the day after I moved into Adare Manor, he asked me to

sign an agreement for a secret marriage. The duration was three months of maintaining appearances,

after which we could divorce normally. During that time. I couldn’t disclose our marriage to anyone. But

I thought you were an exception, someone I could trust. Unexpectedly, he discovered the truth this

morning and demanded 20 million dollars as compensation. Since I had to pay for the liquidated

damages, I proposed a divorce. Once the divorce is finalized. I will give him the money.”

Sherri’s mind went totally blank. “So, it was all because of the voice message I sent Natalie this

morning that made Natalie have to pay 20 million dollars to Trevon?” Sherri thought. She couldn’t help

but think that Trevon was truly an unscrupulous merchant.

After a while, Sherri rebuked Trevon with disdain, comparing him to a despicable dog. “This bastard.

There must be something wrong with him! Natalie, I totally agree with you divorcing him. Even my

brother is better than him. Don’t worry. I’ll pay the money for you. Tomorrow, take the check and just

throw it at his head.

“Who the hell does he think he is? Someone hottest in the world who thinks that everyone will fall for

him? Just get him out of your world.”

Natalie immediately covered Sherri’s mouth, whispering, “Lower your

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voice. Do you want everyone to find out I’m going through a divorce?”

Hearing what Natalie said, Sherri immediately shut up and whispered to discuss with Natalie what she

would do after the divorce.

“You two haven’t had sex, right? Or else it’s too bad for you,” Sherri suddenly pondered this question.

Natalie rolled her eyes at Sherri. “What are you thinking? He doesn’t love me after all. What kind of

person do you think I am? We’ll get divorced once the stipulated period for the divorce arrives. I’m not

that kind of easy girl.