Chapter 227

Callum thought to himself. “Of all the people he could bother, why did that scum Magnus have to mess with his Buttercup?”

If Magnus didn’t back off, Callum would be sure to give him a taste of his own medicine. He was no pushover, despite what Magnus might have thought!

Were it not for the consideration of Natalia’s feelings. Callum would have landed more than just one punch on Magnus!

The sounds of rage and destruction reached Natalia’s ears, but she said nothing She just leaned tiredly against Callum’s chest, closing her eyes She felt exhausted, and her heart was empty. She felt like a lone boat adrift on the ocean, with no anchor or direction Perhaps, she thought, if she got engaged to Callum, Magnus would finally leave her alone.

Callum noticed Natalia slowly lose her strength, so he scooped her up and made his way towards the exit of Orange Horizon Outside the building, a crowd of reporters armed with cameras and microphones had gathered. Clearly, they were here for the juicy gossip. They had received a tip-off earlier in the day about Rowell’s lost–

and–found daughter, Natalia.

As soon as they saw her being cared out by Callum, they became excited Everyone knew that Callum was the Duke favored by the Queen, and the fact that he was holding the Count of Rowell’s daughter so intimately indicated that their relationship was not ordinary This was sure to be big news!

As Callum carned Natalia through the revolving glass doors, the reporters swarmed around them, sticking their cameras and microphones in their faces.

“Duke Callum, is that the Count of Rowell’s daughter in your arms?”

“Duke Callum, are you two a couple?”

“Is it true that the girt Count Rowell spent so much effort finding is named Natalia?”

“Miss Natalia, could you share your feelings about Duke Callum?”

“Miss Natalia, we heard you work at Orange Honzon and recently won the Global Designer Award. Is that true?”

The reporters asked questions all at once, creating a chaotic scene reminiscent of a bustling marketplace Natalia, already feeling down, was further imitated by this unexpected media frenzy. She wanted to shout and tell everyone she didn’t like the attention!

But she knew that if she did that, it would only bring more attention to her Sensing Natalia’s discomfort, Callum shielded her face with his hand to protect her from the blinding camera flashes. He whispered to her. “Don’t worry. Buttercup It’s just some annoying reporters. We’ll get out of here soon With that Callum tried to make his way through the crowd, but the persistent reporters followed them wherever they went.

Finally, Callum stopped and turned to face the reporters, his gaze cold. I don’t care who you are or which newspaper you work for I’m just warning you not to cross my line. The consequences of angering me are not something you can bear”

At Callum’s words, the reporters fell silent. They looked at each other unsure of whether to leave or not These reporters were no fools. They knew when to retreat They quickly dispersed, watching as Callum walked away with Natalia in his arms.

Once they were away from the crowd, Natalia finally relaxed She snuggled into Callum’s arms and whispered, “Cal, put me down. I can walk on my own.”

Callum shook his head, and his voice was softening “Don’t worry about it. I don’t want those vultures to get a better look at you.”

His girl was too beautiful to be ogled by just anyonel Natalia blushed at Callum’s words, remembering how Magnus had nearly ripped her clothes earlier. If it weren’t for Callum, she would have been utterly humiliated. “Thank you, Cal” Natalia said sincerely As she spoke, Callum started the car and shook his head. “Sweetheart, you know what I want isn’t your thanks”

Natalia knew what Callum meant. She hesitated but didn’t respond. The only way to cut ties with Magnus was to get engaged to Callum She could lie to anyone, but she couldn’t lie to herself. She didn’t love Callum She owed him, for he saved her life, and she had promised to marry him.

He had waited for her for twenty years. Could she really not marry him for that? That was the reason why she didn’t want to have anything to do with Magnus anymore “Cal, “Natalia started, biting her lip She was trying to find the right words to comfort Callum.

Callum, who was driving, kept glancing at Natalia through the rear–view mirror He was worried that she might say something to reject him. He quickly said, “It’s okay, sweetheart I know you’re confused right now. But if you don’t make a decision soon, Magnus won’t stop bothering you.”

Natalia fell silent considering Callum’s words After saying these words, Callum couldn’t help but despise himself. Had he really stooped so low to take advantage of Natalie’s vulnerable state, to pressure her into making a decision?

Indeed, Natalie, after hearing Callum’s words and remembering Magnus raging and obsessive demeanor, felt a light tremor in her heart and reluctantly said, “Cal.

I’m not worth the sacrifices you’re making for me.”

“Don’t be silly. Buttercup It’s not like what you think. As long as it’s you, and just because it’s you, everything is worth it,” Callum said with deep affection, his voice sounding irresistibly charming “But, Cal, I’m not sure about my feelings…”

Natalie lowered her head with some guilt. How could she not know how good Callum had been to her?