Notice Me, Darling! by Cheap Treasure ( Natalie Shepherd )
Chapter 17

Chapter 17 The Best Way to Please a Man

Henry did not even spare a glance at Natalie.

Natalie anxiously wrung her hands together. Henry seemed to be determined to make things difficult for her.

“That’s enough talking. Start the game,” Henry drawled as he exhaled a puff of cigarette smoke.

It was as if Natalie didn’t even exist to him.

However, Natalie was stubborn as well. She smiled as she said, “Mr. Chase, I can wait. We can talk again once you’re free.”

The gentlemen seated around Henry hadn’t expected her to be so stubborn.

One of the men teased, “Henry, does your wife know you’re such a ladies man?”

Henry’s eyebrow raised slightly at that, and an indecipherable look flashed across his face briefly.

However, none of the gentlemen noticed it and continued to tease, “His wife? How could that woman be considered his wife?

“Also, so what if she knows that he’s a ladies‘ man? That woman isn’t important, so it’s not like Henry would care either.”

The gentlemen never would’ve expected that the unimportant woman they were talking about was seated at the table with them and could hear everything they were saying about her.

However, such insults were nothing new to her, and she was completely unphased.

This was because she knew deep down that she was nobody to Henry. If that was the case, why did she still need to waste her emotions on him?

Leonard watched both of their expressions intently. If these fools kept talking, it would definitely end in a disaster.

He immediately chimed in, “I’ll start the game now!

The men dropped the topic once the game started.

Meanwhile, Natalie remained as still as a statue next to Henry throughout the

game.

Henry also seemed distracted. In fact, he was so distracted that he lost.

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“Henry, what’s on your mind? You’ve never lost a match, and yet today you lost!

one of the men exclaimed in disbelief.

They all knew that it was virtually impossible to win against Henry in a card. game. Yet today…

Henry tossed his cards back onto the table, looking irritated. His expression was thunderous.

Everyone was afraid to offend him. Eventually, someone piped up, “I bet it’s this woman who’s causing all of your bad luck!!

Natalie turned to look indignantly at the man who just spoke, though she remained silent.

What did that bastard just say? Why was she at fault for Henry losing his game?

That man turned to face her and shouted angrily, “Leave! If you don’t, I’ll get security to kick you out!”

Henry lowered his gaze as if he couldn’t hear the commotion.

He was indeed annoyed, but not because he lost the game.

He was annoyed because though he was good at keeping his mind clear from distractions, he couldn’t keep his mind clear when Natalie was around.

It was ridiculous!

“Leave! Why are you still here? Do you really want to get thrown out by the security like trash?” the man continued angrily.

Natalie looked at Henry, but deep down, she knew he wouldn’t care about her. As such, she could only change to a more aggressive tactic.

At that thought, Natalie stood up and left the table..

However, she didn’t leave the hall. Instead, she stopped to talk to a man.

This didn’t go unnoticed by Henry. He lit another cigarette, but his grip on the cigarette was so tight that he nearly snapped it in half.

What did Natalie think she’s doing? He was still here!

How could she just shamelessly flirt with another man while he was still around? To make matters worse, the both of them were hitting it off.

Leonard watched Henry’s expression like he was watching a play and whispered, “Serves you right for ignoring her. Now that she’s … I bet you’re feeling really bad right now, right?”

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“Get lost!” Henry hissed as he shoved Leonard away.

Henry then turned to look at Natalie again, but she was already on the dance floor with that man.

Natalie wore a bright smile as she danced with the other man. She was practically grinning from ear to ear.

The sight of them dancing made Henry’s heart ache.

Eventually, he couldn’t take it anymore and tossed his lit cigarette into the

ashtray. After that, he got up and stalked toward the dance floor.

Everyone looked at him in disbelief. “What’s wrong with him?”

Only Leonard knew exactly what was happening, and he said cryptically,” Someone poked the bear.”

“What?”

“Drop the question. Let’s continue playing!” Leonard chirped as he diverted the

men’s attention.

He wouldn’t discuss Henry’s love life so casually with others.

Henry finally made it to Natalie’s side. He dragged her away without another

word.

Natalie had expected this type of behavior from him.

Though Henry didn’t love her, he loved his reputation. So, there was no way he could stand his legal wife flirting with other men in public.

He was the one who had ignored her first, so she could only resort to such tactics.

Henry dragged her to the parking lot and shoved her into the back seat of his car. After that, he got in the car with her.

Natalie could sense a murderous air flaring from him as he pinned her between his arms. Unconsciously, she reached her hands down to cover her stomach protectively.1

“Why are you so angry? Since you don’t want to pay attention to me, why can’t I have some fun on my own?” Natalie challenged with a raised eyebrow.

Henry chuckled. “Do you think you are in any position to speak like that to me?”

Just one sentence was enough to make Natalie’s heart sink. She hadn’t forgotten the reason why she was looking for him.

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Honestly, she was extremely frustrated because he was being such an asshole.

Henry didn’t care about the livelihood of others because of his wealth and influence. In fact, he seemed determined to use his money and power to destroy the lives of others.

However, Natalie was in no position to question his integrity, nor could she reprimand him.

Just like Henry said, with the position she was in right now, she did have to speak to him in a nicer tone if she wanted him to agree to her request.

“Henry, can you take back your order? You can do whatever you want to me. I can take it, but please, leave that house alone.

“I haven’t been able to keep in contact with my mom since the Shepherd family fell to ruin. My father is in jail the whole time. He won’t be able to see my mother once he comes out.

“I don’t want him to lose that house, which is filled with memories,” Natalie pleaded.

It was too cruel for her father to lose both his house and wife.

Natalie tugged at Henry’s shirt lightly as she pleaded, “I’m begging you, Henry!”

Henry looked at her hand on his shirt, feeling his resolve waver. However, when he raised his head to look at her again, his expression remained as cold as ever.

Do you know what’s the best way for

His smile was tinted with malice as he said, a woman to please a man?”

As he spoke, he tugged the collar of Natalie’s shirt down.

Natalie froze before she spat, “I won’t do that!”

She was pregnant! How could she do such a thing with him?

Henry simply smiled. “Why are you pretending to be high and mighty? Weren’t you the one who was constantly trying to seduce me in the past? You’re just a lustful woman.”

Natalie’s heart felt like it was being ripped apart. Her breath was caught in her

throat.

In the past, she did whatever she could to get on his good side. But he thought of her as a slut for doing so.

There was a rumble outside as a flash of lightning lit up the dark sky. It brought

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The flashes of lightning seemed to tear the sky apart.

Natalie turned her attention back to H