Natalie liked to get along with Jasper like this. It was relaxing, at ease, and there was no conflict. It was like the beauty of life, plain and warm. When she talked to him occasionally and listened to his voice, she could feel the sweetness flowing in her heart.
“Yeah, I can cook crucian carp with sour cream. The wild crucian carp caught in the lake is really fresh and tasty,” Natalie Wheeler replied with a smile.
Jasper Milton looked at her and smiled.
He rarely smiled, and he was very good-looking when he did.
“Not only did we catch crucian carp, but we also caught a silver carp and a black carp. What do you think you can make?” Jasper asked.
Sean Yaleman came out of the room well-dressed and said with a smile, “It seems that we will have a gourmet meal today. Mr. Milton is very good at fishing, I only caught a dozen little crucian carp. I’m ashamed.”
“You deserve it, idiot,” Eli Wayne came out of the room with a red face. No one knew whether she was angry or shy.
She walked up to Natalie and held her arm, “Natalie, I’ll assist you when you cook tonight.”
Sean pursed his lips and smiled.
Eli glared at him, “Why are you smiling? Are you trying to show off that your teeth are white?”
She took Natalie to the kitchen and closed the door. She said, “Natalie, let me tell you. When you weren’t here just now, I told them what Frederick said today. Jasper said that there would be no mistake. I believe that Jasper has a way, but I can’t figure out what it is.”
“Jasper is reliable. Let’s wait and see. Things usually don’t go as planned.”
“Thump, thump, thump!” There was a knock on the door.
Natalie opened the door.
The butler carried two buckets of fish and stood at the door with a smile.
Natalie took it. When Eli closed the door, she glanced at the bucket and said with disdain, “There is no despair without comparison. Sean is really a loser. He caught so many fish but none of them are comparable with the ones caught by Jasper.”
“Everyone is specialized in different aspects. Besides, fishing depends on luck,” Natalie began to wash the fish.
Eli glanced at the door and confirmed that it was locked. She lowered her voice and said to Natalie, “Sean asked me to go back with him tomorrow. That also means that you would be attending the party and negotiate on my behalf. I told him that I would only follow him back under one condition, that is that I could still take my baby out to travel for a week next month even if the cooperation does not succeed. He agreed.”
“Great. Even if the cooperation does not succeed, you could still go out for a trip,” Natalie was also happy for Eli.
“Yeah, after we go for a trip, it will all depend on Allen. By the way, why didn’t Allen contact you today?”
“He boarded his flight at eight o’clock this morning. He should just be reaching France right about now,” Natalie took out her mobile phone, but Allen had yet to contact her.
Eli grabbed Natalie’s phone and said, “If he doesn’t call you, you could take the initiative to call him instead. You are too passive.”
Eli called him as she spoke.
It was too late for Natalie to stop her.
The phone was connected.
Eli handed the phone to Natalie’s ear.
“Hello,” Natalie said.
“Haha, I feel much better after receiving your call. What are you doing now?” Allen said softly.
“I’m making dinner. You have been on the plane for a whole day, have a good rest,” Natalie wanted to hang up the phone.
“I’m getting hungry just hearing about you making dinner. Haha, I really want to taste your cooking.”
“I’m sure there will be a chance to in the future.” After saying this, Natalie didn’t know what else to say and she fell silent.
Allen was very talkative, “Let’s make a deal. As soon as I go to A Country, you have to make dinner for me. You can’t go back on your word.”
“Okay.”
Natalie fell silent again.
Natalie was afraid of the sudden silence, so she felt very awkward. She didn’t know whether she should hang up or not.
Allen also paused for five seconds and he said, “Natalie, I ran into some problems here. But don’t worry, I will solve it. Please bear with me for a while.”
Natalie understood that marriage was not a trivial matter. It could change the fate of the two families.
“It’s okay. Even if you change your mind, I’m okay with it. Don’t give yourself too much pressure. Whenever there is a contradiction that you can’t solve, write down all the expected situations. Write down the pros and cons. Add one point for each pro, and deduct one point for each con, then you will get the answer rationally,” Natalie suggested.
Allen smiled, “To be honest, it doesn’t matter to me even if the outcome is negative, because I want to be with you and fight for this goal. Then, my life will be meaningful. I’m just worried that you won’t give me a chance if you had to wait for too long.”
Natalie lowered her eyes, and her long eyelashes covered the expression in her eyes. She was silent and did not reply to Allen.
“Ha.” Allen chuckled, “God is fair to everyone. I’ve always felt that I could control my emotions with ease even though my physical health isn’t the best. I guess I’m being punished. It’s okay. You can hang up now.”
Natalie had a sad feeling, “Could we start by being friends?”
Allen grinned, “I’m willing to be your knight.”
“Then… I’m going to make dinner. I’ll contact you later.
“Okay.”
Natalie looked at Eli. She hung up the phone in cooperation and said with a smile, “I think Allen is very a good person. He is a gentleman and he is clearly infatuated with you.”
“It’ll be good if we could be friends, but I’m afraid that I won’t be able to repay him if he suddenly takes our relationship too seriously. However, it’s probably just the honeymoon stage that has him excited. He doesn’t look like a person who acts recklessly,” Natalie judged.
Eli was about to say something, but she didn’t. In the end, she didn’t say anything to persuade her.
She knew that Natalie had her own thoughts and would not listen to her.
Natalie made crucian carp in sour cream, fried crucian carp fillet, pan fried crucian carp with mushroom and corn and silver carp sashimi.
Jasper stayed for dinner. They chatted casually and skipped sensitive topics.
Eli and Sean were scheduled to fly home the next morning, so they left after dinner.
Natalie saw Jasper off.
“Do you need me to pick you up to the party tomorrow?” Jasper asked.
“No, I will drive myself,” Natalie refused.
“Okay, be careful on the way then,” Jasper said.
“OK, you too,” Natalie nodded respectfully.
Jasper took a deep look at her.
After this matter was over, they would return to their country. Then, she would be moving into his home. He looked forward to returning to the country and being by her side all the time. He had no choice but to separate for now.
“Did Dante call you?” Jasper asked.
Natalie shook her head. Speaking of Dante, she began to miss him.
“Kids are always like this, their interest only lasts for so long. He will forget you easily if you are not by his side. It will be better once you get to know him better in the future. Maybe after he will remember you after two to three years,” Jasper said meaningfully.
“Well, Mr. Milton, don’t worry. I will take good care of your children.”
“Since I’m hiring you, I will not doubt your ability anymore. See you tomorrow,” Jasper said in a low voice, but his eyes were still fixated on her.
He wanted to see her all the time.
“See you tomorrow,” Natalie replied.
“See you tomorrow,” Jasper said again, as if it was very important for him to see her tomorrow…