Billionaire Ex-wife: I Can't Live Without You
Chapter 2243

She understood the pain of seeing a former ally turn into a foe, and with an arrest warrant now issued, she knew Nathan must be deeply troubled.

As the night wore on, the mood on the balcony became subdued.

Noticing Lucinda lost in thought, Nathan gently pulled her closer by the shoulder and wrapped her in his embrace.

“Let’s drop it for now,” he murmured.

“You’ve been risking your life to chase leads and you’ve lost weight because of it.

Now that we’ve got some leads, let me and the National Security Bureau take it from here.

Honey, please don’t push yourself too hard, okay?”

Lucinda, at a loss for words, hugged him tightly and nestled her cheek against his neck.

A moment later, Nathan cradled the back of her head in his large hand without a word.

He leaned in, pressing a firm ki*s on her lips.

Gradually, his hand slipped under the blanket.

Lucinda shivered, a soft moan escaping her lips.

Nathan lifted her in his arms, the blanket falling to the tiled floor under the soft moonlight.

It was a beautiful night.

The next morning dawned bright and clear.

After the intimate night, Nathan rose early and headed to the National Security Bureau.

In his office, the air conditioner hummed softly, maintaining a steady chill.

Documents were stacked neatly on his desk, and Nathan, holding a tablet intermittently typed and issued commands in various Languages.

Fletcher knocked and entered.

“Mr.

Payne, Mr.

Gomez is here.

”

His announcement was barely complete when Everett’s boisterous laughter echoed from the hallway.

“Fletcher, I’ve missed you in just a day! How about you come back and work for me again? I must admit, I’ve really enjoyed our time together these past few days…”

Everett, clad in a vibrant red suit, entered the room looking robust and cheerful.

He greeted Fletcher with a hearty pat on the shoulder.

Fletcher, somewhat uncomfortable, shrugged off his hand and replied sternly, “We have protocols that help us maintain good relations.

”

His words were a clear reminder—they were not on Everett’s turf.

In the domain of the National Security Bureau, adherence to protocol was non-negotiable.

Of course Everett understood this.

Everett, quick to catch the hint, acknowledged the strictures of the setting.

Realizing the sensitivity of the environment, he nodded at Fletcher, dropped his smile, and approached Nathan.

“Mr.

Payne.

”