''Mr. Akihito Aoi, Mrs. Aoi, welcome to City M'' Mikael Sun said as he stretched his hand to shake the seemingly old man with his wife.

''Hi, Mikael Sun, it is nice to finally meet you after we only communicated on Zoom'' Mr. Akihito Aoi, the national advisor for Strategic planning team of the Governor of Japan was on a trip to City M to look for potential business partners that the Japanese governor could possibly work with to launch a new network of household electronics for its Millennium Electronics Anniversary.

Mikael Sun wanted to snack the deal so that he could secure the company's assets and also venture into the Japanese market. He really needed this deal badly because of the damage that the death of his father and brother brought to the company.

He knew the kind of person Mr. Aoi was, but he also didn't want to put pressure on Natalie. He wanted her to make that decision out of her own free will.

''Mr. Aoi, I hope that you are enjoying your trip to City M? I would have prepared something better if I knew you would be visiting sooner than I thought''

''This is already enough. The tour guard you sent in the morning did a wonderful job. He showed us a lot of good places and we also ate a lot of good food. My wife enjoyed it a lot''

''The room is this way, Mr. and Mrs. Aoi'' Mikael said as he led them to the room that he had booked earlier on.

''Mr. Mikael Sun, I don't see anyone with you. are you not married?'' Mrs. Aoi asked.

''My apologies, I am late. Traffic was bad'' a soft voice said from behind them, making them turn. They saw a slender figure downing a beautiful light green straight with ribbons around the arms.

Mikael's brows raised subconsciously as he looked at the woman who was now standing in front of him. She looked beautiful, especially with the way she clipped half of her hair backwards leaving half to cascade down her beautiful neck. His lips parted in awe as he smiled.

''Who is this beautiful woman, Mr. Sun?'' Mr. Aoi asked.

''Hi, Mr. and Mrs. Aoi, I am Natalie Sun, Mikael's wife. I apologise for coming late. I was caught up with work'' Natalie spoke eloquently and bowed.

''Why didn't you tell me the reason why you don't speak about your wife is because she is such a beauty? I see why you always say 'no comment', when you are asked about your marital status'' Mr. Aoi said.

''Mr. Aoi, she is…''

''Mikael, we should let the guests in, first'' Natalie said as she touched Mikael's hand sensually.

Mikael smiled and held her hand properly, linking their arms together before going inside with Mr. and Mrs. Aoi.

Assistant He who was standing at a distance all that while had a shocked expression. This was something he didn't think he would see such a scene one day.

Mikael helped Natalie to her seat and sat beside her. He looked at Mrs. Aoi and smiled politely bowing his head.

''You two are the most beautiful couple I have seen in a long time. Natalie, right?'' Mrs. Aoi asked.

''Yes, Mrs. Aoi''

''He is a keeper. From the moment you entered, he hasn't take his eyes off you, that is exactly how my husband used to look at me. You should cherish him''

''Oh, I do'' Natalie said and smiled as she turned to look at Mikael whose gaze was on her the whole time.

''Let's eat and chat. I made the restaurant prepare some of your local dishes. Taste and see if it meets your palate'' Mikael said to the couple.

''Thank you''

….

Solace looked at herself at the mirror as she wiped her face. She stopped and was reminded of what Natalie said to her in the car that afternoon. She placed the soft cotton pad on the table and sighed.

''You look so beautiful even without makeup'' Daniel Song walked out of the bathroom in a bathrobe. He stood behind her and touched her neck as he spoke.

Solace smiled. She got distracted and didn't think about Natalie's matter again. She turned to face her husband and asked. ''Honey, did you look into what I asked you to?''

''About who Alice's mother was?'' Daniel asked as he went to sit on the bed.

''Yes, something doesn't feel right''

''Why? Do you suspect that your late ex-husband was up to no good or did he adopt Alice?''

''No. It just doesn't feel right. Natalie was with us before he suddenly came and picked her away. It didn't keep long before he relocated but all that time, Natalie was staying alone with the Sun family at their quarters. When did he get married to Alice's mother?'' Solace frowned as she murmured.

''Why are you interested in knowing about that? You have nothing doing with them anymore. You should let it go, Solace. It has been so many years. Do you still wished you never left with me?''

''No, I never regret any decision that I make. I was just curious, that's all'' I will go in and take my bath'' Solace stood up and went into the bathroom.

…..

''I really enjoyed the meal, Mikael'' Mr. Aoi said after they finished eating.

''Natalie, here. We have a party tomorrow at Black Horse, you and Mikael should come. This is a VIP invite'' Mrs. Aoi said as she handed over the invite to Natalie. It seemed that the woman had taken a liking to Natalie within that short amount of time.

''Mrs. Aoi, thank you so much for your kind words. Actually, I didn't say this because it is our first time meeting and I didn't want to come off as rude. If you don't mind, can I connect the necklace in the right way for you? Your dress is covering the beauty of it'' Natalie said and Mikael looked at her shocked. He had noticed her eyes were on the necklace the whole time but he thought she liked it. He made a mental note to buy it for it but now he was confused.

''What do you mean? Do you think this necklace doesn't befit my wife?'' Mr. Aoi asked, his voice a little impatient.

''Honey, it's alright. actually, I saw that you were looking at my necklace all that while. Tell me, what is wrong with the necklace?''

''Actually, Mrs. Aoi. Natalie works at Janice Jewellery. She is a little crazy about jewellery'' Mikael said and looked at Natalie with a questionable gaze.

''Mr. Aoi, I don't mean anything. As my husband said I am a little perfectionist when it comes to jewellery. This jewellery is beautiful indeed and made with the finest gold but the neckline of the dress is covering the necklace's beauty. If the jewellery is readjusted into a small knot, then it will show brightly for everyone to see. I can do that for you right now'' Natalie was confident in her words. It made Mikael smiled.

''What if you end up destroying the necklace. Are you willing to compensate?'' Mr. Aoi asked.

''I can vouch for my wife. If she doesn't do it right, I will compensate it''

''If she is not able to do it, then this deal will be called off. Is that alright by you?'' Mrs. Aoi asked again.

''Yes'' Mikael said confidently and turned to look at Natalie, ''I have absolute trust in her''

Natalie smiled and added, ''I know what I'm doing. I am confident''

''Alright, honey, hand over the necklace to them''

Mrs. Aoi smiled and took off the necklace and handed it to Natalie. They all sat back and watched as Natalie removed her earring and used the sharp edge of it to untangle the gold knots around the necklace. She finished and started arranging the necklace once again.

Watching her do that with such confidence, Mikael's heart skipped a beat. He smiled and leaned closer to her face. He stretched his hand and held her loose hair that was covering her face. Natalie looked at him with a grateful smile before she continued working on the necklace.

A few minutes later, she finished and picked it up from the handkerchief she placed it on and gave it to Mrs. Aoi, ''let me put it on your neck, Mrs. Aoi''

''Go ahead'' Mrs. Aoi said and Natalie hanged the necklace around her neck. It dropped and formed a love sharp around her neck and enhanced the beauty of the dress.

''This is actually better than before. Natalie, how did you do this? You have a natural talent in this'' Mrs. Aoi said happily and turned to her husband, ''honey, I like it this way even better. Natalie, I want you to go with me to pick some jewellery tomorrow. Will you be able to make the time for me?''

''Yes, I will be able to''

''This is beautiful. Mikael Sun, your wife is so brilliant and gifted. You should help her grow and become more resourceful''