Chapter 931 The Undercurrent Of The Banquet âI donât know.â Natalie took a sip of her wine and shook her head. âWhat does Amos even like about me? Itâs most likely my face at first. Now, heâs just frustrated about not getting what he wants. Rest assured. No matter how much Amos hates me, heâs a businessman. He wonât let the profit in his grasp slip through his fingers.â
Natalie swirled her glass gently as she blinked her eyes.
Amos might not even look at me if I was wearing an ugly hyper-realistic mask. Iâm aware not every man is like Samuel. They canât treat me the same way no matter how I look.
At the thought, Natalie felt thousands of needles prick her heart. Since there was no cure to her heartache, she silently sipped her wine.
Nevertheless, she was unaware that Jesper was watching her every move for Samuel.
Jesper was reporting to Samuel via the Bluetooth earpiece on his right ear. âMr. Bowers, itâs just as you predicted. Amos still hadnât given up on Ms. Nichols. He was persistent in his courting attempts. However, Ms. Nicholsâ rejection was firm. It shouldnât leave any misunderstandings between them.â
âBe careful. Donât let anyone catch you, and continue to protect her.â Samuel ordered, âContact me immediately if thereâs any odd movement, got it?â
âDonât worry, Mr. Bowers. Iâll protect Ms. Nichols with my life.â
âContinue streaming the video and audio.â
âYes, sir.â
Jesper finally comprehended the attentiveness Samuel had for Natalie.
Not only did he change his name and identity, but now he would even send me to protect her at events he couldnât personally attend. He sure is diligent about anything relevant to Ms. Nichols.
The entire banquet might seem bustling, but there was an undercurrent beneath it.
Naturally, Amos was infuriated at Natalieâs rejection. He stood in a corner sulking as he sipped on his wine.
He was depressed but not repulsed by Natalie. Instead, the urge to conquer her was burning fiercer than ever.
Conquering was menâs natural instinct.
That instinct would breed a deep-rooted bad behavior that most men have. The easier they got their women, the more they undervalued them. The more pitiful their women were, the more the men desired them.
After a few gulps of wine, Amosâ composure had slowly returned to him. Finally, he returned to being his usual elegant and charming self.
When he reached Natalieâs side again, he had a faint smile on his lips. âLetâs go. Iâll take you to meet my father.â
âOkay.â Natalie nodded.
Amos led Natalie toward Carlos, who had guests surrounding him from every side.
Amosâ actions garnished more attention than speaking privately to Natalie.
The other guests had started whispering about his actions.
âWhich family does that woman belong to? Why havenât I seen her before?â
âSheâs indeed unfamiliar. Maybe sheâs Mr. Stoneâs new girlfriend?â
âWhat are you talking about? Everyone knows Olivia is the only daughter-in-law the Stone family recognizes. The entire Jones family is here today. Itâd be embarrassing for the Jones family if that woman was Amosâ girlfriend.â
âLook at Amosâ gaze on her. Thereâs no way Amos doesnât like her.â
Amos and Natalie had reached Carlosâ side, and Carlosâ gaze landed on Natalie.
After delving into the business world for so many years, Carlos had seen his fair bit of people. He had seen many beauties of every kind, but the young woman standing beside his son was so beautiful that she was engraved into his memory.
âAmmy, who is this?â Carlos asked with a frown.
Amos was about to introduce Natalie to Carlos when a womanâs voice interrupted him from the side.
âMr. Carlos, donât get tricked by this womanâs looks! Sheâs that bunny girl waitress earning meager pay! She had numerous relationships with random men. You might find a record of illicit activities if you run a thorough background check on her.â