Not Twins (Natasha and Kenneth)

• After two days, Natasha's leg almost recovered.

• The project with Hamilton Corporation had entered the implementation stage.

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Even if Natasha didn't like Thea, she still had to deal with her.

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The former sent a message to the latter: We've already finished the outline. When will you have the time for us to discuss the project?

Half a day after the message was sent, Thea still hadn't replied.

At that moment, Mark called. "How's Hamilton Corporation, Ms. Watson?"

• "No news from them yet."

• "H-How can this be? If we don't finish it before the deadline, we'll have to pay fines!"

• Natasha thought for a bit and suggested, "I'll call her and remind her, then."

"Good, good. I'm leaving this to you." Mark then ended the call.

She directly called Thea's phone.

It rang a couple of times before the call connected.

"Hello? What's the matter?" Thea asked.

• "Our outline for the project is pretty much done already. I want to meet up with you to discuss on how to proceed."

• "I'm in the hospital right now. I don't have time."

• "We need to meet at least once regardless, or else my side won't be able to complete it before the deadline."

. "That doesn't sound like my problem."

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"If you aren't willing to meet, I'll just go and find Kenneth." Natasha was prepared to hang up then and there. "Wait," Thea uttered.

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Kenneth really is her lifeline. Natasha asked, "Is there anything else?"

"I really am busy at the hospital right now. How about I send someone to meet you?"

• "Do it immediately. If you cause us any delay, I'll go and find Kenneth right away."

• "Don't threaten me, Natasha."

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"I'm not threatening you. I'm simply reminding you." Natasha then hung up the phone. I bet she's more anxious than me right now.

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As expected, after a while, her phone rang. It was a message sent by Thea.

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It read: I've made the arrangements. Go and meet the deputy general manager later at Hamilton Corporation tonight. He'll personally discuss the matter with you. Natasha raised her eyebrow and sent a reply: Okay.

She grumbled internally. As long as Thea is out of the picture, I would be able to deal with the project with little to no issue. I would've also felt much better if I don't need to deal with her.

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Xavier approached her at that moment. "What's up?"

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"We're going to Hamilton Corporation for a discussion about the project tonight." "Why tonight?"

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If I guessed correctly, it's because she wants to prevent Kenneth from meeting me. Sigh. I don't want to guess what she was thinking, but she was often too obvious. Natasha pursed her lips in silence. Seeing how she wasn't speaking, Xavier asked, "Is it Thea who made the arrangement?"

• "There's no need to point it out," Natasha reminded.

• He smiled. "So, are you still going?"

• "Can you handle it if I don't?"

• "I'm just confirming. What if you're afraid of feeling awkward?"

• Natasha smirked. "Awkwardness doesn't exist if one doesn't think about it. As long as I don't think it's awkward, the only one feeling awkward will be the other person."

• "Touché." Xavier gave her a thumbs up.

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She looked away and ignored him before resuming her work.

He smiled and left.

• On the other side, Thea knew Natasha was going to Hamilton Corporation during the night to deal with the project. There's no way I'm going to let Kenneth meet with her!

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Harry's operation was very successful. She let out a sigh of relief internally when she heard he only needed to rest in the hospital for a few days to recover.

Even if Natasha wasn't going to the company, Thea was planning to meet up with Kenneth during the next few days. Since things have changed, she was going to execute her plans ahead of schedule. When she thought about that, she gave Kenneth a call.

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"Do you have time tonight, Kenneth?" she asked.

. "What's up?"

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"I've told you already a few days ago. There's something I want to talk to you about, and I want to do it tonight."

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Kenneth glanced at the time. "What time?"

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"Eight in the evening."

"Okay, send me the meeting location."

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"All right. See you then."

• "Mhm." Kenneth hung up his phone.

• Thea stared at her phone for a while. Someone has to take the initiative. Since no one else is willing to, I'd do it.

• There was only one thing she really wanted, and that was to be recognized as Kenneth's wife.

. She didn't want to wait any longer.

• When her train of thought ended there, she headed into the ward and looked at Caroline. "Mom, I have something to take care of today. I may not be able to come to the hospital tonight, so I'll be counting on you to take care of Dad."

• Caroline smiled. "It's all right. Your dad's feeling pretty good now. There's no need for you to keep running back and forth. Just go and do your thing."

• Thea nodded. "I'll head back now to tidy things up."

• Caroline gestured for the both of them to chat outside the room.

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Both of them walked out of the room.

Inside the corridor, Caroline examined her daughter and smiled. "You've lost some weight after taking care of your father for a few days. You looked pale, too. You should go wash up and doll yourself up. I believe you'll succeed."

Thea was a little surprised. As expected, the person who understands me the best is Mom. She can guess what's going on even without me saying anything.

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"Mom..." She felt a little embarrassed.

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"It doesn't matter who brings it up first. The most important thing is whether he has feelings for you."

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"Actually, I'm quite worried..."

⚫ Caroline thought for a while and assured, "When it comes to men, you need to use a trick or two to get them on your side. I can tell Kenneth's not the irresponsible type. Besides, my daughter is very beautiful. There's no way he won't be moved by you."

Thea stared at her mother.

Her mother smiled. "Go. I'll wait for your good news."

• "Mhm." Thea nodded and left.

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Upon returning home, she entered the bathroom.

• After taking a shower, she soaked herself in her bathtub as Caroline's words repeated in her mind.

• The more she thought about it, the more chaotic her thoughts became, and the more worried she felt.

• In the end, she got up from her bathtub and stood in front of the mirror, naked. She stared at herself and thought that her mother's words made sense. When it comes to men, tricks really are needed sometimes. I can't rely on love alone.

• When her train of thought ended there, she picked up her phone and sent a message to Kenneth: I'm feeling a little sick right now, Kenneth. Can you come to my house instead?

• After the message was sent, she began cleaning and dressing herself up.

• It was a risky move, but she didn't regret it.

• As long as he became hers, she didn't care what she needed to do to achieve that goal.