Chapter 42\u00a0<\/p>\n
Deafening silence suddenly descended in the car.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Natalie lowered her gaze, and her eyelashes trembled slightly.\u00a0<\/p>\n
She couldn\u2019t respond to Johnson\u2019s feelings. She had almost lost the ability to love someone, so she didn\u2019t want to hold him\u00a0<\/p>\n
back.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Jeffrey had taught her that giving someone her heart only led to disaster, and that loving too deeply meant being left covered\u00a0<\/p>\n
in wounds.\u00a0<\/p>\n
The windshield wipers swept back and forth, and the steady rhythm mingled with the sound of rain.\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cI\u2019ll take you home first,\u201d Johnson said, starting the car and changing the subject. \u201cI\u2019ve managed to get in touch with Mr. Wagner. If everything goes smoothly, you should be able to meet him within the next couple of days.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Natalie\u2019s dull gaze lit up instantly. \u201cReally?\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Only her career could spark her interest and bring her back to life. Love didn\u2019t really matter that much anymore.\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cYes, I\u2019m following up on it,\u201d Johnson said, gripping the steering wheel. \u201cI\u2019ll let you know when it\u2019s confirmed. Make sure you make the proper preparations. Mr. Wagner\u2019s time is precious. At most, he\u2019ll only give us an hour.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Natalie nodded vigorously. \u201cAlright. Thank you.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Daniel Wagner was one of the most renowned and prestigious painters in the country. Just last month, one of his paintings was sold at an auction for a staggering 270 million dollars.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Generally speaking, artists of that caliber were aloof, eccentric, and detached from the outside world.\u00a0<\/p>\n
But Daniel was different. He was remarkably down-to-earth. He used social media, filmed short videos, and managed his own accounts. In fact, he even live-streamed from time to time and travelled everywhere for inspiration.\u00a0<\/p>\n
At 60 years old, he had an exceptionally youthful mindset and even understood online memes.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Because of that, Daniel had amassed a huge following among younger audiences.\u00a0<\/p>\n
If Daniel could hold an exhibition at Natalie\u2019s gallery, it would greatly boost its reputation and attract more artists and visitors.\u00a0<\/p>\n
The first step was crucial, so Natalie wanted a strong opening.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Johnson replied, \u201cI\u2019m just helping make the introduction. Whether you can persuade Mr. Wagner to host his exhibition at your gallery is entirely up to you. Natalie, no one can help you with this hurdle.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Natalie nodded. \u201cI understand.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Johnson asked, \u201cAre you cold? I\u2019ll turn the temperature up a bit.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Natalie shook her head, fiddling with the half-damp cuff of her sleeve. \u201cIt\u2019s fine. I\u2019m not cold, and I\u2019m almost dry already.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
It was already the beginning of autumn, but it was still hot. The last flare of summer was not to be underestimated.\u00a0<\/p>\n
By the time they arrived at the Bennett residence, Natalie\u2019s clothes were mostly dry. The rain had stopped as well.\u00a0<\/p>\n
There was the fresh scent of grass in the air.\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cGo home, take a hot shower to warm yourself up, and have a cup of hot tea. Make sure you don\u2019t catch a cold,\u201d Johnson said, standing by the front of the car.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Natalie answered, \u201cOkay.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
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lasting problems.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Natalie sniffed. \u201cI\u2019m not that fragile.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
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Johnson sighed. \u201cYou\u2019re always pushing yourself too hard.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cIt\u2019s getting late. You should head home and rest early. Bye,\u201d Natalie said, waving at him.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Johnson replied, \u201cI\u2019ll wait until you\u2019re inside.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
All Natalie could do was agree and turn toward the residence.\u00a0<\/p>\n
After entering the living room and turning on the lights, she glanced out the window to see that Johnson was just about to get back into his car.\u00a0<\/p>\n
She withdrew her gaze and turned around to see Stephen standing by the staircase.\u00a0<\/p>\n
She jolted in surprise. \u201cSteph, you were home?\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Stephen replied, \u201cYes. I didn\u2019t expect to see Johnson bringing you home.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Natalie had no answer to that.\u00a0<\/p>\n
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