Back in her hotel room, Natalie felt relieved that she had finally gotten the answer.
"The seventeenth of next month? This month is almost over, which means there aren't many days left. I need to prepare a gift for him. Maybe I'll find something at tomorrow's charity event."
She stood up once more and grabbed her bag. "I need to have a proper dress for tomorrow's event. Can't go with 'The James Harper' looking all lame."
She headed to the nearby mall with John and Ryan. She didn't have much time left in her hands. Meanwhile, she also received a message from James' assistant Lucas about the time when she had to leave with James.
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In the evening, Natalie was ready in a beautiful floor-length evening gown made from a silky, satin-like fabric in a soft, muted blue shade. The one-shoulder design added a sophisticated and asymmetrical touch to her look. The fabric was expertly draped and ruched at the waist, creating a flattering, form-fitting silhouette.
