Chapter 3 So This Is What Favoritism Looks Like Chapter 3 So This Is What Favoritism Looks Like Natalie froze , glancing at the incoming call . Her heart dropped . That number - it was from the Witch Doctor . But why was he calling her ? Their transaction had ended five years ago . +5 Free Coins Instinctively , she pressed a hand to her side , where the pain of having her rib removed still echoed deep in her memory She quickly rejected the call and said flatly , " Spam . Probably a scam number .
" Jensen glanced at her , then nodded , thinking of the recent scam warnings involving foreign numbers . Scam calls are getting through ? That means your number's probably been leaked . I'll have my assistant get you a new number tomorrow . " Before Natalie could respond , Jensen's own phone rang - with that distinct ringtone . She instantly knew : it was Sharon . Jensen shot Natalie a guilty glance , quickly declined the call , and mumbled , " Assistant calling about work . I'll take it in the living room . " Without waiting for a response , he rushed out .
Natalie's eyes drifted to her phone . It was still linked to the smart voice assistant in the living room - Alexa . Jensen thought it was just a Bluetooth speaker . He had no idea it had a built - in surveillance camera . Natalie had never used it to spy on him . But today , with Sharon calling , something twisted inside her . She wanted to know how he acted with Sharon when she wasn't around . She lowered the volume and opened the Alexa app . On - screen , Jensen sat at the bar , holding his phone .
His eyes gazed out the window , completely unaware that the wind chime - symbol of their love - was gone . His voice was soft and gentle . " I'll come back to you in a bit . " Sharon's voice came clearly through the mic . " Jensen , you're the sweetest . Hey , the new Luke Corp jewelry line is launching tomorrow . Can I come ? I heard it's the Devotion series by Sunny - it's perfect for our honeymoon vibe ! You designed it , didn't you ? You're Sunny , right ? " Jensen paused , slightly startled . "I'm not- " Oh come on , don't lie to me .
Back when you stood out among all the Luke heirs , it was because of that 1/4 7:17 pm Chapter 3 So This Is What Favoritism Looks Like +5 Free Coins Heart of the Ocean design . Nobody knows who Sunny really is , but every time Luke Corp has a breakthrough . Sunny designs something in perfect sync . Who else would care that much about Luke Corp Natalie gave a cold , bitter smile . She had poured her heart into every piece she designed , each one a tribute to Jensen's milestones . Jensen stayed quiet for a moment . Then Sharon went on .
Jensen , my biggest dream has always been to become a jewelry designer . But fate won't give me the time . We're married now - could you let me borrow Sunny's identity , just once ? Let me feel what it's like to be admired and adored . " Natalie's grip on her phone tightened . Did Sharon even understand what she was asking ? Jensen hesitated , glanced toward Natalie's room , then said softly , " Okay . Tomorrow , at the conference , I'll announce to the media that you're Sunny . " Yay ! I love you , Jensen ! " Sharon's giddy laughter echoed from the speaker .
But Natalie's heart had gone completely cold . How could he ? press Jensen knew she was Sunny . Yet with just a few sweet words from Sharon , he was willing to hand over everything - her years of blood , sweat , and brilliance - without even asking her . So this is what favoritism really looked like . Natalie couldn't listen anymore . She cut off the Bluetooth connection , chest heaving . If Jensen was going to give Sharon what was hers - then she would fight to take it back . Without hesitation , she redialed the international number .
It rang three times before the Witch Doctor picked up , his voice cold and emotionless . " Well , well . Look who finally grew a spine . Hung up on me , did you ? Want me to take Jensen's rib tonight instead ? " Natalie bit her lip . " I don't care what you want me to do . Just help me with one thing , and I'll agree to anything ." There was a pause , then a snort of laughter . " Didn't you say you'd die for love five years ago ? What changed ? " " Cut the crap . Do we have a deal or not ? " 2/4 7:17 pm Chapter 3 So This Is What Favoritism Looks Like Her fingers dug into her phone .
For five years , Jensen had been her only family , her only love , her only connection to the world . Now , she had no one to tuum to - except the Witch Doctor . Even if the price was steep . " Deal Natalie immediately explained what she needed and hung up . Just then , Jensen came back in . " Natalie . You can't come to the launch event tomorrow ." Why not ? " +5 Free Coins She looked up at the man she'd loved for five long years . Her heart felt like it was being torn apart . Jensen avoided her eyes . " Sunny's identity needs to remain a secret . Just stay home .
After tomorrow , I'll give you whatever you want . " And with that , he turned and walked away . Natalie's eyes burned . Her fists clenched so tightly , her nails pierced the skin of her palms - but she didn't even feel it . The past five years suddenly felt like a cruel joke . Her phone chimed again . It was the Witch Doctor , sending her an official invitation to tomorrow's Luke Corp product launch . Sharon wanted Sunny's glory ? Let's see if she could handle it . Natalie didn't sleep a wink that night .
The next morning , she put on a pearl - white gown , elegantly styled her hair , and made her way to Luke Corp's launch venue . The first thing she saw was Sharon , clinging to Jensen's arm with a radiant smile . And Jensen ... gazing at Sharon with such warmth and tenderness , never once taking his eyes off her . You can't fake love - not in your eyes . She had been blind and foolish . Natalie gave a small , mocking smile , then lifted her chin and walked in . Her stunning , ethereal beauty immediately drew attention .
3/4 7:17 pm PD Chapter 3 So This Is What Favoritism Looks Like Jensen instinctively turned - and his face changed the moment he saw her . He shook off Sharon's arm and stormed over , eyes bloodshot , grabbing her wrist . " Who told you to come here ? " +5 Free Coins 4/4