, Chapter 273 Trouble At The Company , 5 Pearls , Nathaniel’s heart unexpectedly dropped into a state of panic. He pushed through the crowd, urgently searching for her. It wasn’t until he saw her at the checkout counter that the tension. within him finally eased. , After settling her bill, Cecilia returned home to cook and rest. She was pregnant now and had to take good care of the baby. , After spending some time writing sheet music, Cecilia laid back in her recliner, listening to music and reading a book. She gently placed her hand on her stomach, murmuring softly, “Darling, grow up quickly.” , Suddenly, the ringtone of her phone echoed through the room. Cecilia picked it up, only to find an unfamiliar text message containing a disturbingly graphic image. Her hand trembled, nearly dropping the phone. , She assumed it was someone’s idea of a prank and tried not to let it bother her. She deleted the message, hoping it was an isolated incident. , Later that night, as dusk settled inCecilia was awakened by a soft rustling sound from outside. Being a light sleeper, she quickly got up and walked into the living room. “Who’s there?” she called out. “Nathaniel, is that you?” , She had changed the lock and assumed the noise was Nathaniel trying–and failing–to get in. But when she raised her voice, the sounds outside abruptly stopped. Peering through the peephole, she saw no one. , An inexplicable fear gripped her. Returning to her bedroom, she barricaded the door with some objects. Lying back in bed, she couldn’t shake the image of the disturbing photograph from earlier. , With her hearing aid broken and her device for directly contacting Sven being repaired, she had no choice but to communicate with Sven via phone. , “Sven,” she whispered into the phone. , “I’m here.” , “Are you asleep? Can you come over to my place?” , “All right,” Sven replied, immediately stepping out of his car. , As Sven made his way to her apartment, he failed to notice a man slipping away into the shadows. , Meanwhile, Nathaniel, who lived next door, also heard some commotion from Cecilia’s side. He vaguely heard her calling his name. , , , , He recalled telling her to call on him if she ever needed anything. Assuming that Cecilia had finally come to an understanding, Nathaniel quickly changed into something more presentable. Glancing at his reflection in the mirror, he headed out to find her. , 1

/2 , Chapter 273 Trouble At The Company , Sven arrived first at Cecilia’s place. She told him about the terrifying text message she had received and the unsettling sound of someone trying to pick her lock. , “I’ll check outside,” Sven said, just as a knock echoed through the apartment. , Sven swiftly moved to the door, ready for anything. But when he opened it, he found Nathaniel standing there, clad in a dark bathrobe. Nathaniel’s dark eyes narrowed when he saw a strange man in Cecilia’s home. , Sven, recognizing Nathaniel, retracted his fist and suppressed his hostility. He turned to Cecilia. “Ms. Smith?” , Cecilia hadn’t expected Nathaniel to be at the door. Assuming that the earlier prank had also been his doing, she said, “Sorry for the trouble, Sven. Everything’s fine now. You should go and rest.” “Sven bowed respectfully before glancing at Nathaniel and leaving. , Nathaniel abruptly shut the door behind him with a resounding slam. ““Who was he?“” he demanded.” , “It has nothing to do with you.” , These four words, again. , Nathaniel’s patience was nearly at its limit. “Come back to Tudela with me tomorrow,” he ordered. , Cecilia’s eyes widened slightly. “I’m not going back.” , “You don’t have a choice!” Nathaniel said sternly as he strode toward her, casually undoing the belt around his waist and tossing his bathrobe aside. , Startled, Cecilia quickly turned away. “What are you doing?” , Nathaniel wrapped his arms around her from behind, pulling her close. “Weren’t you calling for me just now because you needed something?, Every nerve in Cecilia’s body was on edge. Her face flushed red. “I never called for you!” she insisted, struggling to break free from his grasp. , But Nathaniel held her tighter, and with a swift motion, he scooped her up into his arms. He whispered in her ear, “Do you have any idea how long I’ve been holding back?” , Send Gifts , , , , , Search the website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.