Chapter 147: Tears, lies, And a Heart of Fire Novel
Chapter 147 The Hidden World Chapter 147 The Hidden World : Natalie looked at Baron , suddenly feeling the weight of pressure . " Baron , with you treating me like this , I really don't know how to repay you ." 69 +10 Free Coins " Just treat me with a normal heart . Do whatever you want . Remember , you're Natalie first , then Mrs. Gunn , then a mother . I only want you to be happy . Now eat . After dinner , I'll take downstairs to see something . " His words caught her off guard . " Downstairs ? There's a downstairs in this farmhouse ? " " Eat first .
" Baron left her hanging with a secretive smile . Natalie didn't think for a second that he would sell her off . She started enjoying the food with him . She had to admit , the dishes here were really delicious . Baron saw how much she liked them and kept piling food onto her plate , barely eating anything himself . It wasn't until Natalie was full that she noticed his plate was almost untouched . " Do you have no appetite ? Or don't you like the food ? " you " No. I'm just too happy today . I have this lousy quirk - when I'm happy , I can't eat much .
" In his eyes was nothing but her reflection . Sensing his unease , Natalie reached for his hand and said softly , " That won't do . It'll ruin your stomach . Here , let me put some food on your plate . " "All right ." He didn't refuse . She picked out a few light dishes that were easy to digest and set them in front of him . 1/4 14:26 Thu , Sep 25 Chapter 147 The Hidden World 69 +10 Free Coins No matter what Natalie served , Baron ate without hesitation , as though even poison would taste like a feast if it came from her hands . Her heart ached for him .
" From now on , when we eat together , you need to take care of your stomach . I don't want us to be seventy or eighty years old and still have you suffering because of it . " Baron's hand paused , then he broke into a grin . " You want to stay with me till we're seventy or eighty ? " " Of course . We've already got the marriage certificate . Are you still worried I'll run away ? " His smile grew even brighter , pride and joy overflowing . " You're right . You're my Mrs. Gunn now ." The smug , triumphant look on his face was almost unbearable . " Eat before it gets cold .
" Natalie poured him a glass of warm water . Baron accepted everything she offered . The whole meal was steeped in tenderness . When they were finished , Baron lowered his voice . " Come on , let's go downstairs and walk it off . " " Hm ? " Natalie blinked , but followed him out of the private room . Behind a rock garden outside , she spotted a passageway . Her sharp eyes noticed it led underground . She froze for a second . As they approached , several people nearby started to greet Baron - but then their eyes caught the pendant at Natalie's throat .
They all stopped short , then bowed deeply and respectfully . " Greetings , Boss ! " 2/4 14:26 Thu , Sep 25 Chapter 147 The Hidden World Natalie stared , stunned . " Are they talking to you ? " " They're talking to you . From now on , you're their Boss . " His words left her dizzy . " Come downstairs first , I'll explain later ." Baron held her hand and led her through the stone passage . At the bottom , Natalie found herself standing in a massive underground auction hall . She was struck dumb with awe .
69 +10 Free Coins " Baron , you don't need to tell me about your business empire , " she said quickly . " I just want to design ." But Baron smiled . " This isn't my business empire . It was my mother's legacy . " He guided her into an office and turned on several surveillance feeds . " See ? That's the auction floor . It's like the black market in Ocean City . Anything you can't find outside , you'll find it here . Of course , the prices are much higher . This was the foundation of my rise .
Without the money from this place , no matter how strong I was , I couldn't have become the crime lord so quickly ." He toyed idly with her hand , savoring its soft warmth . Natalie didn't pull away . Listening to him , she began to understand , " What about that room ? " She pointed at another feed , showing rows of people at computers , fingers flying across keyboards . " That's the investment team . They control stock prices abroad ." " And over there - that's the intelligence division .
Whatever you want to know , they can dig it up and deliver it to you in the shortest time possible ." Baron explained each one . 3/4 14:26 Thu , Sep 25 0 :0 69 Chapter 147 The Hidden World +10 Free Coins Natalie felt as though he was laying himself bare before her , exposing everything without fear she might betray or sell him out . That kind of trust , that deep love , made her eyes sting . " Baron . " She suddenly spoke, cutting him off , her gaze lingering on him with tenderness . 14:26 Thu , Sep 25