At that moment, Nathan poured all of his long-suppressed desires into the deep kiss.


    Suzanne was dazed by the kiss, her mind going nk. She only knew that his kiss was deep and long


    as he pressed her against the wall for what seemed like centuries.


    After it ended, she dumbfoundedly followed Nathan downstairs and joined the family for breakfast.


    At the table, Florence curiously asked, “Suzanne, what did Madam Hoffis want from you yesterday?”


    Everyone looked at Suzanne with interest.


    Suzanne paused slightly before replying, “Oh, nothing much.”


    Then, she lowered her head to continue eating breakfast, showing no intention of telling them.


    La sneered disdainfully, “What else could it be? People like Madam Hoffis either resort to threats or


    bribery.


    “Anyway, she probably wanted to get Suzanne away from Nathan for her precious granddaughter’s


    sake.”


    Suzanne felt a bit annoyed. “La, you sure can read people.”


    Nathan quietly ate breakfast, but his expression became increasingly


    grim.


    Ever the busybody, Wendy excitedly leaned toward Suzanne and asked, “How much money did


    Madam Hoffis offer you?”


    Suzanne casually answered, “She says I can state any price.”


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    Wendy was astonished. “Oh my God you didn’t agree?”


    As soon as she said so, Wendy realized her mistake, nced at Nathan’s unhappy face, and hastily


    added, “I mean, you have great self -control to not be tempted by vanity. That’smendable.”


    Suzanne shrugged it off.


    The atmosphere at the table became awkward while everyone watched Nathan’s reactions closely


    Only La, unafraid of stirring up trouble, continued, “Without Nathan’s approval, she couldn’t leave


    this marriage even if she wanted the money. I overheard her talking about divorce with Nathanst


    night.”


    Everyone present looked at Suzanne with shock, their eyes filled with suspicion as they assumed that


    she shamelessly wanted to divorce for money.


    “Suzanne, is that true?” Florence asked nervously.


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    Wendy eximed, “No way, did you really choose money?”


    La smirked, looking smugly at Nathan.


    than, don’t use your


    power to bind this gold digger by your side. She’s not worth it.”


    Suzanne slowly set down her utensils, her face darkening. She hadpletely lost her appetite.


    Although she wanted to speak, she was unsure of how to exin.


    Just then, with a chilling andmanding tone, Nathan furiously bellowed at La, “La Unvine,


    you’ve crossed the line by


    eavesdropping other’s conversation!”


    Everyone was intimidated by his terrifying anger, and even Duke didn’t dare to defend La.


    La couldn’t stand Nathan defending Suzanne. Overwhelmed by


    rage, she retorted in displeasure, “I haven’t crossed any lines, not like your vain wife! Oh, wait, your


    marriage is just a sham.”


    Immediately, Nathan’s face fell.


    Suzanne also appeared stunned by La’s words.


    The others were all surprised too. But considering Suzanne’s background and history, they felt


    Nathan’sck of intimacy toward her was understandable.


    In that instant, the air was filled with tension.


    Duke noticed Nathan’s extremely unpleasant expression and panicked. Grabbing La’s hand, he


    whispered, “What nonsense are you spouting? Apologize to Nathan and Suzanne. You’re speaking out.


    of turn even when sober!”


    La angrily shook off his hand, raising her chin defiantly as she firmly addressed Nathan, “Did I say


    anything wrong?”


    Nathan remained silent, took out his phone, and dialed a number.