M arrived at Sudvi together with Phoebe. After M introduced Phoebe to the Hudson siblings,


    they all sat down for a chat.


    M scanned her surroundings, in search for Nathan. Fenna noticed her and said, “Nate’s in the


    kitchen preparing ingredients.”


    “Is he preparing the food himself?” M asked.


    “All the cooks have beenid off. He has to do it himself until he finds suitable recements,” Fenna


    answered. It seemed like she was hinting at something.


    “I’ll go help him,” M said and got up.


    Fenna rose immediately and stopped her. She said contemptuously, “You’d better not. You’re used to a


    life of luxury. Don’t go in there and screw things up for him.”


    Phoebe’s face grew grim. Sensing a hint of hostility, she frowned at Fenna. Meanwhile, M smiled


    weakly. She stifled her displeasure and sat back down.


    Just then, the sound of footsteps came closer. M turned around to find Nathan, who was carrying a


    large tray. His eyes were warm and gentle as he looked at her.


    M’s heart skipped a beat, and her cheeks flushed. She awkwardly greeted him, “Nate.”


    Nathan smiled in response. After he had set the food down, he ced the only ss of juice before


    M and murmured, “The fresh–squeeze juice you love.”


    “Thanks, Nate.” M was touched and grew shy.


    Fenna, Cameron, and Phoebe were all staring at Nathan. They were drinking soda and beer, while M


    was enjoying a freshly squeezed juice. It was too obvious that Nathan favored M. Nathan wasn’t


    done yet. He began to grill some meat on the barbecue grill.


    “Nate, order your men to grill ande sit down,” Cameron called out.


    “My men work for the country, not to serve me.”


    Cameron was left speechless by the response. M admired Nathan’s principles and way of doing


    things. She put her phone away and went over to Nathan. “Nate, can I help?”


    Nathan turned and looked at her lovingly. He wanted her to just sit and wait for the food, or just be by


    his side and keep himpany.


    Later, he handed her a pair of skewers withrge shrimp on them and said, “Keep an eye on these two.


    Turn them over every minute. They’re ready when they turn red.”


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    “Got it,” M replied with a broad smile. She concentrated on grilling the two shrimp skewers she was


    holding. Even though the smoke stung her eyes a little, she didn’tin about it. Nathan leaned in


    and whispered, “Wanda, let me take over if the smoke bothers your eyes. “I can handle it.” M shook


    her head.


    Suddenly, Fenna shoved M aside and stood between her and Nathan. She even took the two


    skewers of shrimp from M’s hand. M backed away and gave Fenna a look of displeasure.


    Fenna smirked and said, “Ms. Hoffis, you shouldn’t be doing these things. You’re too spoiled and it


    would be a shame if you were to get burned by the charcoal. Just sit down and wait for dinner.”


    Nathan turned and gently reassured M, “Just have a seat. It’ll soon be ready.”


    M felt a bitter as she watched Nathan and Fenna grill side by side. Fenna took no notice of M. She


    found something to talk about and chatted happily with Nathan.


    Feeling depressed, M walked back to her seat and sat down.


    Phoebe pushed the juice toward her andforted her quietly, “M, General Morrison has always


    been fond of you. His heart and soul are yours as long as you wish, and nobody can take him away


    from you.”