Chapter 565

One of the designers suddenly took a deep breath and asked nervously, “Ms. Smith, is Mr. Shane your
husband?”

Ever since Shane had taken the interview at the television station, everyone knew who he was because
of the photo leaked. Now, everyone knew he was the chairman and CEO of Thompson Group.

That was why everyone in the office could recognize Shane the moment he walked in. That would also
explain the noise that Natalie heard outside the office earlier.

Shane grabbed onto Natalie’s hand and looked at her as if he was waiting for her to introduce him.

She laughed as she nodded. “That’s right. He’s my husband.”

As she spoke, she raised their interlocked hands.

The crowd could already roughly guess, but they were still taken aback at Natalie’s confirmation.

Some of them even felt suspicious. “Ms. Smith, didn’t Mr. Shane announce that there was nothing going
on between you two when that gossip started getting around? How did you two suddenly decide to get
married?”

Natalie looked at Shane and realized that he, too, was gazing at her, waiting for her answer.

Natalie should have been used to his gazes by now, but she could still feel her heart skipping a beat
under his gaze.



His eyes were so pretty that she felt like she could drown in them if she stared at them for too long.



She quickly looked away and brushed her hair back in an attempt to hide her awkwardness. She calmed
herself down and replied, “We only got together after that incident.”

“Ah, I see.” That person nodded and left it at that.

Natalie then brought her finger to her lips in a shushing motion. “Whatever was said here stays here,
okay? Don’t spread this to anyone else. Keep it a secret for now. We aren’t prepared to make it public
yet.”

“Understood,” the crowd chanted as they nodded.

They hadn’t expected their boss to be the wife of Thompson Group’s chairman and CEO. That was
certainly exciting news to them.

After all, it meant that there was a high chance of their company working together with Thompson Group
in the future, which was practically confirming their bright futures.

“Okay, let’s go inside.” Natalie pulled Shane into her office after ensuring that everyone would keep it a
secret.

After entering, Shane started studying her office as he walked toward her desk. “Hmm… It’s a little
small.”

Natalie was pouring water for him and couldn’t help but roll her eyes. “Of course it would seem small to
Mr. Shane, the CEO, and chairman of Thompson Group. After all, I can’t afford the same luxuries you
can.”

After that, she set the glass in front of him. “So, why did you suddenly think of coming to pick me up?”

“I wanted to take you out for dinner since we have time tonight.” Shane took a sip from his glass.
“Basically, I want to make up for last night.”



Natalie’s eyes brightened. “Okay.”

“Let’s go, then.” Shane put down the glass and spotted the jacket and handbag on her shelf. He walked
over and picked them up before spreading the jacket open, indicating for her to put it on.

Natalie played along and slipped her arms into the jacket sleeves.

After that, she reached out for her handbag.

However, Shane unexpectedly snatched it away and slung the bag onto his own shoulder.

Natalie’s mouth dropped open at the sight. “You-”

Shane looked at the bag before answering, “Isn’t the husband supposed to help his wife carry her bag?
Let’s go.”

He reached out a hand to her.

Natalie smiled and slipped her hand into his as they walked out.

Unbeknownst to them, the employees outside had been secretly taking note of their every move.

They greeted both of them when they emerged from Natalie’s office, but their jaws dropped at the sight
of Shane carrying a woman’s handbag.

There was something quite comical about a gorgeous man with an impressive aura dressed in an
expensive tailored suit with a fiery red handbag slung over his shoulder.

None of them dared to laugh in front of Shane, however, so they all lowered their heads and pressed
their lips together, trying their best to hold their laughter in.










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