Adorable Kids Asking for Bear Hug novel Chapter 40

“Here, Ms. Watson. Please try it.” Gaston then added, “It's one of the rare coffee beans I've collected. Please have a try.”

Natasha took a glance at the coffee, picked it up, and took a sip.

As she knew nothing about coffees, she didn't find it remarkable.

“I know that the person in charge of this project has changed last minute, but I didn't expect to see a gorgeous lady take over. I am astounded. By the way, please forgive me if I'm a bad host.” Gaston was being extremely polite.

“You're too kind, Mr. Williams. I'm aware that you have a tight schedule. So, I figure that we should cut to the chase.”

Though Natasha's response was polite, it was full of determination. Either way, she was neither humble nor arrogant. Gaston gawked at her for a moment and nodded. “That's a good idea. Since everyone's here, we can discuss the details together.”

Natasha then took out the documents. “Mr. Williams, after taking over this project in the afternoon, I've glanced through the request your company made. I don't see any issues with them. However, there's one I think I feel that I should inform you about beforehand. We might have to raise the fee to meet your demands. I have with me here a simple price list produced by Mr. Yondel. Please have a look.”

“So long as your company could perform my request, I don’t mind the fee,” announced Gaston while staring at her intensely. He didn't seem to have interest in the price list.

She nodded. “If so, I'll produce a proposal once I return to the office. If you have any other requests, Mr. Williams, you can contact me any time.”

Hearing such, Gaston nodded in reply. “Okay, will do. I have faith in your ability, and I believe you will be able to come up with a proposal that I am satisfied with.”

Actually, the primary purpose of the meeting was to discuss the fee. Hence, Natasha hadn't expected Gaston to agree so readily. As things were going too smoothly, she couldn't help but suspect that she was in a drama with an absurd plot.

“Well then, I'll leave you all to enjoy the meal, Mr. Williams. I'll head back to prepare the proposal and personally negotiate the terms with you at your company once it's ready,” informed Natasha.

“Why don't you stay for a little longer, Ms. Watson?”

“I can't. I still have family matters which need my attention. I'll take my leave now.”

Gaston glanced at her and said, “Let's toast to our great collaboration ahead in advance then.” At the end of his suggestion, he raised his wine glass, wanting to toast to her.

As it didn't seem proper to decline his suggestion, she took the coffee before her. “I'll toast with coffee instead then.”

With that, the two clinked their glass.

While watching Natasha empty her glass, the light in Gaston's eyes became brighter.

“I'll be off now, Mr. Williams,” informed Natasha.

Gaston nodded. “Okay. See you.”

After a nod, she looked at the others and bid her farewell. “I'll take my leave now.” With that, she left.

The moment she left, someone nearby to Gaston approached him and asked, “Mr. Williams, are you really going to let such a goddess leave just like that?”

As soon as Gaston heard that, an evil smile contrary to his previous smile appeared on his face as though he was a different person from a moment ago. “She won't be able to leave this place.”

Natasha immediately felt dizzy, and her legs grew weak when she reached the hallway, just as he had predicted.

Please don't tell me that Benjamin, that brat, has guessed it right! That was the first thought that flashed in her mind.

Shit! There's no denying that brat is a jinx!

When a nearby restroom caught her eye, she decided to wash her face to get herself awake. However, her legs were too weak to move at that point.

She then wanted to take out her phone to call for help, but she noticed that her legs were too weak to support her. Even her hands were soft then.

When she was trying her best to stay conscious, someone grabbed her shoulders from behind. “Are you okay, Ms. Watson?”

The moment she heard the voice, she couldn't help feeling disgusted.

“Do you need help?” asked Gaston while supporting her. She didn't notice when he had gotten out of the private room.

“Let go of me,” Natasha ordered. However, because of the drug's effect, her stern voice had become unusually weak. She sounded like she was acting coy with him instead.

“You will fall if I let go of you. Let me help you, for now, Ms. Watson. I have booked a room upstairs. I'll take you there so that you can have a rest.” With that, he ignored her request and took her with him.

“Get off me...”

Meanwhile, Kenneth was attending a social event in the private room next door.