Chapter 127
On the other end of the call, Shawnâs lips curved into a smile.
He continued sincerely, âOf course, I am. Youâre my grandfatherâs savior, and itâs my honor to have
you as my partner.â
Natalie hesitated for a moment.
It was not a problem for her to attend Maxâs birthday party. However, she was afraid that it might cause
misunderstandings if she attended as Shawnâs partner.
Thus, she hinted at her reluctance through a polite statement. âMr. Watsons. I doubt itâs necessary for
you to show up with a partner at your grandfatherâs birthday party-â
âI need you as a shield to ward off other women. Is that a good enough reason to convince you?â
Shawnâs candid voice elaborated, âGrandpa invited many of his elite friends. If they notice that Iâm alone
at the party, they will definitely try to promote their daughters and granddaughters as ideal wives to me.
Man, just the thought of that already gives me a bad headache.â
Natalie had never experienced that, nor could she imagine how awful it would be.
Her dubious voice asked, âIs it really that bad?â
âYouâll know when you get here for the party.â Shawnâs tone turned into one of helplessness as he
resumed, âThose wealthy, modernâday princesses all act the same way. Itâs like they got shaped from
the same mold or something. These women would do anything to get closer to me. Hell, thereâs no
doubt that theyâll flock over to me right when the party starts. How annoying...â
Natalie visualized the scene and mentally agreed that it would be distressing.
Thus, she decided to do Shawn a favor.
âOkay, Iâll go as your partner.â
âItâs a deal, then.â
After hanging up the phone, Natalie sent Ross an email about the arrangements for the birthday party
during the weekend.
It was not long before the day of Maxâs birthday party arrived.
Ding dong?
Xavian opened the door and saw a middleâaged man in a dark blue suit.
His cheeks reddened at the strangerâs sudden appearance as his shy voice queried, âWho are you
looking for, sir?â
âIs this Natalie Nicholsâs house? Is Ms. Nichols in now?â
âShe was examining a body the entire night and has just returned, so sheâs taking a nap right now.â
Xavian blocked the door with his tiny body as he said, âSheâs tired. You may leave a message with me if
you have anything youâd like to tell her. Iâll relay it when she awakes.â
The middleâaged man then handed an intricately embellished box to the little boy.
He explained, âMr. Watsons has specially prepared this for Ms. Nichols. He hopes that she will wear this
dress to attend Old Mr. Watsonsâ birthday party later in the evening.â
âOkay, Iâll pass it to her and let her know.â
âThank you.â
Xavian shut the door and carried the surprisingly heavy box with all his strength inside.
He also noticed the boxâs packaging was way more luxurious and expensive than ordinary boxes.
Curious, Xavianâs little hands grazed the box as he muttered, âHe even sent someone to deliver a special
dress for the party. Mommy, who has the worldâs slowest wit, is probably the only one who doesnât realize
whatâs going on here...â
There were many moments where he wanted to open the box and see what dress lay
inside.
Therefore, the little boy could only hold the box until Natalie finally woke up.
Hours later, a woozy feeling hit Natalie as soon as her eyes opened.
She got up and walked out of her bedroom. It was then that she noticed a sparkly eyed Xavian, who
gawked at the elegant box in his hands.
Natalie approached him while pointing to the box. âWhat do you have there, Sweetheart?â
âMr. Watsons sent someone to deliver it to you, Mommy. He wants you to wear this dress at the
birthday party.â
Shawn?
Natalie was a little surprised at first. However, knowing that Shawn had always been thoughtful, she did
not question his motives.
Meanwhile, Xavian seemed to be more eager than Natalie. He kept urging, âMommy, hurry and open up
the fancy box!â
Moments passed before she untied the shimmery ribbon and removed the lid. Inside was a silveryâ
white, elegant mermaid dress.
In addition to the dressâ exceptionally silky fabric, tiny crystals got strategically placed in different areas,
giving off an ethereal and dazzling shine under indoor lighting
It was evident that a famous tailor had created this dress.
Natalie picked it up, placed it against her body, and gazed in the mirror.
Next to her, Xavianâs brows twisted into a frown as he thought, Samuel is doomed! He has met a
formidable opponent! What should I do?
Anxiety surged in his veins. He quickly pulled out his phone and sent a message to Samuel.
He texted: Bad news, Mr. Bowers! Mommy is going to a party with another man!