From Divorce To Dominance

"What are you doing here?" Arthur looked at Darren at the door with displeasure. He thought, Yesterday, I was worried that Darren might pester Natalie again, and today, here he is. How unlucky. I utterly despise him. This guy is like a jinx-nothing good ever happens when Natalie is with him! It was like this when they were fifteen, again at eighteen, and now at twenty-one. She has finally gotten rid of him and is enjoying some peace, but now he is pestering her again, clinging on like a Arthur's usually smiling eyes were now filled with coldness, making him appear serious and stern. "Mr. Luther. You're not welcome here."

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Where is she?"

"I'm here to see Natalie." Darren raised an eyebrow nonchalantly, showing no fear. With one hand in his pocket, he exuded a certain grace and confidence. "She's not here," Arthur shot back defiantly.

I don't believe you," Darren replied, glancing down at his watch. "It's only eight in the morning. If she's not home, where could she be?"

Arthur had I no intention of explaining. His tone was dismissive and provocative as he said, "Believe what you want. Just leave. Don't loiter around my house." Darren lazily curled his lips into a smile that did nothing to soften the coldness about him. "Fine, then I'll wait at the door." Then he leaned against the wall. Arthur's eyes

darkened instantly, and his usually gentle voice now carried a heavy weight. "Are you leaving or not? If you're not gone in the next minute, I'll have you thrown out." "Is this how the Xavier family treats guests?" Darren asked in a low tone.

Arthur

Darren

let out a cold laugh. His eyes held a deceptive affection, but his anger was unmistakable. "Uninvited guests aren't considered guests-ey're unwelcome pests.

Jack chuckled softly. He didn't seem flustered or angry, maintaining his earlier poise. But his expression and posture clearly conveyed, "Go ahead, I dare you." Arthur grew more furious at his calm, arrogant stance.

Surely, no no one in Gret Eager to see Darren get what he deserved, Arthur snapped his fingers. Jack and several burly bodyguards immediately approached Darren and surrounded him. Just as they were about to make a move, the sound of lively footsteps echoed down the stairs, accompanied by a rather off-key singing voice.

in Greton dared to offend the heir of the Luther family, but the Xavier family was the exception.

Natalie, who had been happily singing, paused at the sight of what was happening at the door.

What are you doing?" she asked,

At! words,

puzzled.

both Arthur and Darren turned to look at her. Instantly, two unhappy voices rang out.

Arthur pursed his lips. "Your shorts are too short. Go change."

Darren, on on the other hand, was far less refined. He glared at the tiny scrap of fabric that barely covered her hips, exposing her long, slender legs. The sight stirred a mix of arousal and irritation within him. He barked, "Natalie, why don't you just go out naked?" Natalie shot him a a fierce look. "Who are you to tell me what to do? And you-y are you at my door so early in the morning?" Natalie frowned. "What chance?"

Despite still being displeased with her outfit, Darren got straight to the point. "I've decided to give you one last chance."

"Don't play dumb," Darren said, unwilling to beat around the bush. "I broke up with Vivian yesterday. Given that you've given birth to my child, I'm willing to honor your wish and remarry you. I hope you seize this opportunity and don't be ungrateful." Natalie, having been stunned by him before, had developed a stronger mental resilience.

She endured and waited for him to tinish, then smiled, and shook her head. "What a coincidence-I happen to be quite ungrateful. So, no, I won't consider remarriage."

Darren thought she was just playing hard to get and continued, "Natalie, think carefully before you answer.

You once said you wanted to find a stepfather for Rafael.

No stepfather can be better than the real father. For the sake of our child, you should agree."

"For the sake of our child, I

Darren was at a loss for initely can't agree. After all, during the divorce, the real father said he'd throw the child off a building," Natalie said, smiling even more brightly as she recalled that day.

No matte matter how

words. "Natalie, can't you tell the difference between a threat and reality?"

how much he disliked her or the son she bore him, he would never actually harm his own flesh and blood.

Natalie ignored his words and said, "Why would I want the man that Vivian dumped? I'm not a recycling bin." Darren thought, What is this crazy woman talking about?

Did she just t mock me a as trash?' He straightened up, leaned slightly toward her, and said, "You've got it wrong

I'm the one who dumped her."

Natalie pressed a long, slender finger against his shoulder and pushed him away. "Who dumped whom is none of my business. I'm only interested in pure, clean men now preferably those who've never been in a relationship.

You're not even in the running. Men are like dishes you're a dish I've already tasted. Why would I ignore fresh, untouched dishes to eat leftovers like you?" Natalie ner tongue and

I shook her head, adding,

"Leave. I've given you my answer."

After

she finished speaking, she ignored Darren and instead instructed Arthur to look after Rafael.

Arthur grumbled about her shorts being too short and grabbed her by the back of her neck, hauling her upstairs to change. Neither of them of them paid Darren any further attention.

Darren stood there, feeling a a chill I spread through his heart.

That old situation where, as long as he was around, she saw no one else, seemed gone forever.

Since he had seen her again, he had been trying to ignore or deny this reality, but it was now staring him in the face.

The huge gap between the past and present left him feeling lost and uneasy.

When Natalie came back downstairs, Darren was still there.

She didn't seem too bothered. "I'm heading out. Are you still not leaving?"

Darren's

ren's gaze fell on her legs, and he was somewhat satisfied to see that she had changed into knee-length shorts. They were longer than before but still revealed her delicate calves. asked, "Where are are you going?" "On a date," Natalie answered calmly.

He

"With whom?" Darren's face darkened.

"What business is it of you but seeing her so eager to get rid of him made him stubborn. Just then, out of the corner of his eye, he saw the maid bringing Rafael downstairs and sneered, "I'm here to see my son."

Why are you still here? Are you planning to camp out at my place?" asked Natalie. Darren had intended to leave, Natalie looked at him in shock.

Darren i ignored 1 her. "Even though we're divorced, I'm still Rafael's father, and I have visitation rights. If you don't let me see him, I won't hesitate to call a lawyer to teach you a thing or two about legal rights." Natalie laughed sarcastically. "Fine, go check on him all you want."

She had to hurry off to shoot a promotional video about boxing for Christian, and seeing that time was running out, she didn't bother arguing with Darren. After saying goodbye to Arthur, she left the house. As soon as Natalie left, Arthur had no reason to be polite to Darren.

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