"Nat, what are you saying? I…"
"Now that Briena is no longer a daughter of the Ford family, you calculated who among us would be more profitable for you, didn't you?" Natalie asked. "And then you chose me—a woman who can work her ass off and is capable enough to bring even a bankrupt company back to glory. Over a movie star, who would simply dominate you with her success, you chose a woman who can help you grow your business while she works and you take all the credit as the CEO. Do you think the same tactic will work on me again?"
Ivan was stunned to hear it but quickly composed himself. "No, you're taking it the wrong way, Nat," he said, his voice and expression full of sadness, as if he had been unfairly accused. "When I came to you, all I had in my mind was that I truly like you. Even after being with Briena, I never stopped thinking about you. I regret letting my anger overshadow me and cloud my true feelings for you."
