For Natalie, it was an astronomical sum, one that could cost her life.
Looking at her pouting lips filled with distress, Adrian felt a strange emotion stir within him. He followed up on her words, saying, "Then work for me for the rest of your life."
"Impossible!" Natalie instantly shot down the idea without even thinking.
"We don't have any legitimate relationship. Besides, I plan to get married and have children in the future, so I can't keep up this arrangement with you forever."
Upon hearing that she was planning to get married, Adrian's expression darkened.
"You still want to get married?" he questioned.
"Of course! If I don't, my mom will nag me to death."
Her resolute attitude irritated Adrian even more.
Without saying another word, he suddenly wrapped his arm around her sle
