Nathan strolled up to Suzanne with a darkened gaze and suddenly


    leaned down.


    Suzanne instinctively leaned back andnded on the bed. She could feel her heart racing out of her


    chest.


    Nathan knelt on the bed and ced his hands beside her as he peered down at her:


    His masculine scent flooded over Suzanne and her breaths turned


    erratic. She was both nervous and confused.


    Nathan teased yfully, “Madam, do you prefer to top or bottom for


    me?”


    “That’s not what I meant.” Suzanne paled. Why did she sense some seriousness behind his yful


    words?


    “You… you seem unhappy-ever since I exited theb; and you refuse to talk to me.” Suzanne


    swallowed hard.


    Nathan smirked and muttered, “The sessful extraction of pure Azurium not only saved me a chunk


    of money but also pushed our technology forward. Of course, I’m happy.”


    “Are you doubting my identity again, then? Is that why you’re acting


    like this?” Suzanne asked.


    “I have never stopped doubting your identity.” Nathan hummed.


    Suzanne frowned and shot him a displeased look. She was trying to get a read on him.


    Not wanting to see her distressed, Nathan consoled, “Stop thinking about it. I’m not unhappy. If


    anything, I’m very excited. But I need


    some time to digest the shock you’ve given me, okay?”


    Suzanne shook her head.


    “It’s okay if you don’t understand. Just go to sleep.” Nathan pointed at the clock. “It’s already one in the


    morning.”


    Suzanne sighed. “I can’t sleep.”


    Nathan’s gaze darkened. “How about we do some bedtime activities


    to help release some energy after I’m done showering?”


    Suzanne immediately closed her eyes and blushed. “I’m tired.”


    Nathan bitterly pursed his lips and stood up. He couldn’t help but feel dejected over Suzanne’s


    rejection. Who was she preserving her chastity for?


    Nathan went to take a shower. When he came out, the lights were already turned off, and Suzanne was


    asleep. He climbed into bed, careful to leave some gap between them.


    In the past, Nathan could keep his cool even when he shared a bed with Suzanne. Yet now, the lust he


    had for her was growing by the day.


    It would be another sleepless night.


    The next morning, Suzanne was woken up by the sunlight pouring in through the curtains.


    She rubbed her eyes as she roused from slumber. The space beside her was empty with only a neatly


    folded sheet in its ce.


    Without Nathan there, Suzanne’s heart felt empty too. It was an unpleasant feeling.


    Suzanne got up and did her morning routine. After changing out of her pajamas, she left the room with


    her hair falling over her shoulders.


    She bumped into Sally who had been waiting at the door.


    Sally’s hands were folded across her chest as she leaned against the wall. She gave off a very strong


    and assertive presence.


    Suzanne shot Sally a puzzled look.


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    Sally smirked and clicked her tongue mockingly. “Impressive! You’re now the talk of the camp.”


    Suzanne paid no attention to her words and calmly stated, “You can go now. He’s not in the room.”


    Sally snorted. “Who said I was looking for Nate? I was waiting for you.


    Suzanne was taken aback.


    Sally was looking for her? It was definitely bad news. Suzanne wondered what schemes Sally might be


    plotting.