, Chapter 142 A Man Of His Word , With these thoughts in her mind, Nancy, encouraged by the crowd, took a seat beside Nathaniel. , Under the dim light, she couldn’t discern his expression. As the initial awkwardness and shyness faded, she prepared to peel some fruit for him to eat. , Nathaniel watched her actions intently, then bluntly asked, “If I don’t give you money, would you still be sitting here?” , Nancy stilled momentarily before responding. “Getting to sit beside you is already an honor for me. I don’t need money.” , Upon hearing these words, the man naturally thought of Cecilia. , After so many years of marriage, it was only after their divorce that he realized Cecilia had never once used a single penny from the Rainsworth family. , “Alright. Starting from now, you’ll be working here without any pay,” Nathaniel declared at a measured pace. , Though Elite Club was not technically his property, all it was a single word from him, and the boss would immediately put it into action. , Surprise filled Nancy’s eyes. “You’re not joking with me, are you, Mr. Rainsworth?” , If she didn’t need money, why else would she want to work here? , Given her educational background, securing a job that paid ten thousand a month was , s no difficult. , task. , Still, why settle with ten grand a month when she could potentially make ten grand within a day? , Besides, she was young and beautiful, so she might just find herself a rich man. , “What do you think?” Nathaniel asked in return. , His friends were flabbergasted. “What’s wrong with you, Nathaniel?” , The man did not respond; he merely looked at Nancy. , “Any objections?” , His aura was so intense that the woman didn’t dare meet his eyes, and she shook her head. “No.” , Thinking that Nathaniel was just testing her, she didn’t pay his words. апу mind. , Yet, Nathaniel’s friends knew him well enough to understand that he was a man of his word. Thus, they also knew Nancy’s efforts would end in vain. , Even so, they kept silent. , , 11:12 AM c , Chapter 142 A Of His Word , 5 Pearls , Nancy was still unaware that she would receive no compensation working at Elite Club, nor would anyone dare to offer her any money. , At present, she continued to push her luck, bringing up the subject of the man’s ex–wife. “Is your former wife very unpleasant, Mr. Rainsworth?” , Everyone else suddenly fell silent. , Nathaniel gazed at her, his expression unreadable. “How did you know?” he asked. , “I can sense it. I can tell you were really unhappy,” Nancy answered, a playful smile dancing in her beautiful eyes. , Leaning back in his chair, Nathaniel slightly lifted his brows. “You’re right,” he said. “She’s terrible.” , Cecilia had already reached the doorstep when she overheard the conversation between him and the woman. , The door was left ajar, and she just stood there, watching him. , Nathaniel was still unaware that she had come. , Cecilia’s gaze , lowered. Whether it was now or before, she was somehow always the topic of conversation for Nathaniel and his friends after their meals. , “Ms. Smith! Since you’re here, why don’t you go on in?” A faintly magnetic voice sounded next to her. , Darren, at some unknown point, had positioned himself beside her, his well–defined hand holding a glass of red wine. , His thin lips were of the same color as the wine in his hand, exuding a bewitching crimson hue. , As he spoke up, everyone inside the room who was previously engrossed in their conversations. and drinks turned his way, instantly falling silent. , Nathaniel’s deep, dark eyes gleamed slightly. He picked up his wine glass from the table and took a sip, using the action to mask the unusual look in his eyes. , Cecilia merely glanced at him indifferently before turning to Darren. “I’ll pass. I don’t want to intrude and spoil everyone’s fun.” , The affluent young men present rubbed their own noses in awkwardness, unable to comprehend why she had shown up. , Still, upon seeing the woman wisely taking her leave, they immediately relaxed. , “Nathaniel, she disappeared for five years, and you guys are already divorced. How could she dare check on you now?” one of them asked. , 2

/3 , AM , Chapter 142 A Man Of His Word , standing at the door, seemingly indifferent to everything, was actually Nathaniel’s ex–wife. , 5 Pearls , She hadn’t paid much attention earlier, but now that she thought about it, the woman had such exquisite facial features and a perfect figure. However, what stood out the most were her eyes; they were like a tranquil spring, simply unforgettable. , Such a girl like is actually deaf, That’s honestly such a shame. , Nathaniel stood up, not responding to his friend’s comment. “I’ve got something to take care of. I need to head back.” , Gifts , 208 , 3

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