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CHAPTERS 826 - 830
826
Nathaniel Cooper patted Janell Joy Carter on the back and said gently, "In the past few years, I spent a lot of time thinking about you."
His words were not false at all. Whenever he wanted to give up and almost couldn't hold on, as long as he thought of her sweet face, and imagined her soft voice calling him "Brother Lucas", or the thought that she would come to him when she grew up, he would have the strength to go on.
He had never known that a little girl could give him such a large amount of strength. It was an endless supply of vitality.
"Me too. I also thought a lot about you. But I was too young to remember what you looked like at that time. I only remember that you treated me very well. When I grew up, I would find you." Perhaps, Janell Joy's feelings for Brother Lucas started from her childhood.
She was not sure whether she loved him romantically or not. She knew clearly that Brother Lucas was good to her. He would protect her, and would take care of her, so she would trust him unconditionally and rely on him.
"So when I think about you, you were also thinking about me." It was said that time would make you forget about a lot of things, but in their case, it was the opposite.
In the long period of time, not only did they not forget each other, but they thought about each other more and grew fonder of each other.
"Of course, how could I let you think of me, all alone?" Janell Joy suddenly thought of something and got out of his arms. "Brother Lucas, wait for me. I want to give you a gift."
"What gift?" he asked.
"You'll know after a while." Janell Joy ran into the room, took out an exquisitely packaged box, and opened it neatly. She held it in front of Nathaniel and said, "Tada... Brother Lucas, look, I drew you."
"This is me?" Nathaniel took the picture and looked at it again and again. "So this is what I look like to you?"
It was a cartoon character drawn by Janell Joy before she arrived in Country A to find Brother Lucas. Because she didn't know what Brother Lucas looked like, she drew him on a whim and it was sort of a caricature... In short, he looked like a giant doll.
"Brother Lucas, do you think you look as cute as a cartoon?" This was similar to her favorite cartoon character, that was why she drew Brother Lucas like this.
"Yes, very cute." Janell Joy took the effort to draw him. How could it not be cute? This should be the best cartoon drawing in the world.
"Brother Lucas, do you like it?" She hoped that whatever she did, Brother Lucas would be satisfied. Of course, she also hoped that Brother Lucas would like the gift she gave him.
"Why won't I like it?" Obviously he would like every gift that she gave. He already thought of asking someone to frame this drawing up on the desk of his office so that he could see it every day in the future.
Speaking of which, this was the first time that Janell had given a personal gift to him. He needed to keep it well.
"Brother Lucas, I will draw a more realistic image of you someday." When Brother Lucas could reconcile with her publicly, she would draw a picture of Brother Lucas with his real appearance.
"Mm, okay!" Nathaniel looked at the cartoon and nodded, then he said, "If only there was one more person in this cartoon."
Janell Joy approached him and asked, "Who do you want to be in it, Brother Lucas?" Could it be that he wanted to have his fiance, Miss Silas next to him?
"Silly girl, who do you think?" Who else could it be?
"Brother Lucas, wait a minute." Janell Joy ran into the study again. After a while, she ran out again and showed a drawing.
"Brother Lucas, is this it?" It was a drawing with a beach as the background.
There were two people in the drawing, one was a tall figure and the other was a child figure. You could only see the back of the taller person and guessed that it was a teenage boy. And on the boy's shoulder was a sweet, little girl, who looked to be about four years old.
The little girl held the head of the big boy tightly with her hands, and she followed the boy to look at the distance of the ocean.
"Is this you and me?" Janell Joy might not have remembered this scene, but Nathaniel remembered it well.
Back then, when Janell Joy's parents held their wedding ceremony in the Aegean Sea, he went to visit her. Before he had to leave, she was reluctant to part with him, so he took her to the beach to play. At that time, the scene was similar to that in this drawing.
She might not remember what happened, but her memory of that event was deeply engraved in her mind, that was why she could draw this out.
There was her! There was also him! There were both of them in this drawing!
"Of course it's you and me..." As Janell Joy spoke, her voice became softer.
"Brother Lucas, because I didn't remember what you look like, that's why I didn't draw your face, would you blame me for that?"
"Silly girl, why would I blame you?" She didn't know how good and accurate she painted the whole scene. "Can you give this to me too?"
"Mm, of course." She did want to give it to Brother Lucas. Of course, it would be great if Brother Lucas liked it too.
"I've gotten a lot of gifts today." Nathaniel put the two drawings away.
"Brother Lucas..." Time passed little by little, and it was getting late. She really could not find a reason for Brother Lucas to stay, but she was reluctant for him to leave.
Thinking that she might have to wait for a few days before she could see him, Janell Joy's nose twitched and tears welled up in her eyes.
"I'll stay here tonight and accompany you, is that okay?" Nathaniel could read her thoughts.
"Really?" Janell Joy immediately broke out in tears and laughed. She turned around excitedly and said, "Then I'll go clean up the guest room."
"There's no need to prepare the guest room." He just needed to lie on the sofa for one night. There was no need for the hassle.
"Brother Lucas..." Janell Joy pursed her lips and she was so nervous that she played around with her fingers. "I'm not ready yet."
"Silly girl, what are you thinking about?" He rubbed her head in amusement. "Im a decent human being, not a beast."
Not a beast? Janell Joy touched her head. She often heard people say that generally, men would turn into ferocious beasts at night.
"Silly girl, go get ready for bed. I will wait for you."
He could not wait to settle his own matters quickly so they could reconcile publicly. Only then, he would be qualified to be beside a perfect and innocent Janell Joy.
"Then, I'm going to take a bath." Janell Joy blushed because of her shyness. She hurriedly hid in the bathroom and did not dare to look at Brother Lucas again.
Watching her rush into the bathroom in a panic, Nathaniel thought of the nervous look she had when she misunderstood him earlier. She would usually say that he was her Brother Lucas, and she wanted to be with him forever.
Only at this critical moment did he notice that her feelings for him might just be a form of dependence, not love: It was dependence, not love!
This thought gave rise to a strange sense of agitation in Nathaniel's heart.
827
If Janell Joy Carter's feelings for him were not of a romantic nature, she would learn of her true feelings in the future... By then, she would definitely leave him.
Thinking that she might leave him, Nathaniel Cooper felt that he could not breathe. He didn't want to let her go, and he wouldn't let her go. However, if she stayed with him, she would be sad...Then would he let go?
He didn't know!
"Brother Lucas..." Janell Joy, who was wearing pajamas and drying her wet, long hair with a towel, walked over to him and said, "There is also a bathroom in the guest room. You should shower too. I'll find you a clean, new set of clothes to change in."
"Silly girl, go back to your room and sleep." This silly girl, she certainly didn't know how attractive she was to him now, and he was getting a little turned on.
If it weren't for his self-control, he would have pounced on her already. But she trusted him so much that she didn't realize this danger.
"Brother Lucas..." What should she do? She really wanted to hear Brother Lucas sing a lullaby for her.
"What's wrong?" He asked patiently. At the same time, he took the towel from her hand and helped her dry her hair.
"Where's the hair dryer?"
"It's in the bathroom."
"Okay, sit down." He made her sit down, and went to the bathroom to get the hair dryer.
Her hair was long and black, and her hair was luscious. Her hair suited her elegant yet tenacious.personality.
"Brother Lucas, after I grew up, no one ever has helped me blow my hair except my mother. You are really nice to me, just like my mother." When she was young, her father often helped her with her hair and often made braids for her. Later, when she grew up, her father slowly neglected her.
Hearing her words, Nathaniel's hand, which was holding the hair dryer, became slightly stiff. What he wanted was this girl's heart. He wanted her to fall in love with him, not relate him to her mother.
"Brother Lucas..." How could Brother Lucas be so kind to her?
She was always a very happy child, and Brother Lucas was good to her, which made her feel like she had the whole world.
"Hmm?" Nathaniel picked up her hair and blew it carefully
"Brother Lucas, do you know? You definitely don't know."
"Don't know what?"
"Forget it, I'll tell you later." She wanted to be his bride, but he had a fiance. She couldn't say that.
Nathaniel was silent. None of them spoke again for a long time, leaving only the sound of the hair dryer in the room. Time passed by slowly. By the time Nathaniel dried her hair, she had fallen asleep on his lap.
When she was asleep, she would purse her lips from time to time. She had this little habit since she was a child, but it had not changed for so many years.
"Janell..." He gently called her name. It was very soft, but Janell Joy, who was already asleep, gently responded to him.
"Brother Lucas..." She moved slightly. She was still asleep, but her body responded to his familiar voice.
"I'll carry you back to your room to sleep. Don't be afraid. Okay?"
"Mm."
After Nathaniel told her that, he took her back to the room. He glanced around her room and saw that she still had the same style and liking all these years. The arrangement was simple and spacious, but also very warm. It was the same feeling she gave him.
He put her on her bed, pulled the quilt over her, and couldn't help stretching out his hand to touch her face. "Janell..."
"Stay with me and don't leave me, okay?" He asked her silently in his heart. She was really his little sun; she could bring him warmth, strength, and everything powerful to him.
"Brother Lucas..." She murmured his name, not knowing whether she was responding to him or calling him in her dreams.
Nathaniel listened closely with his ears, but her voice was too soft, so he didn't hear what she said clearly. He shook his head helplessly and got up to leave, but Janell Joy grabbed his hand and said, "Brother Lucas, don't go! I'm scared!"
She said that she was scared. What was she scared of?nWas it the emotional trauma of many years ago? Or was she afraid that he would leave?
Nathaniel did not know. He only knew that he would not leave her scared and alone, so he held her hand tightly and lay down beside her. He hugged her slender body into his arms and patted her back gently. "Okay, I won't leave. I will be here with you."
Hearing his voice, Janell Joy smiled subtle in her sleep. With Brother Lucas with her, she would not be afraid…
Nathaniel lay on the bed beside Janell Joy, giving her a sense of security and helping her drive away all the fear. He quietly accompanied her for the whole night
The sky was getting brighter and brighter, and the lights shone through the windows as it slowly lit up the whole room. The light also shone through Andrew's place, and he lost the protection of the night...
With a pale face and a pair of sad eyes, he lay quietly on the sofa in the living room, staring blankly at the ceiling.
Last night at nine o'clock, the Cooper guy entered Janell Joy's house. One night had passed, and the man had not come out of her house yet.
That man was about 30 years old, and he was with a girl that was just 18 years old. They were in love with each other. Both of them were alone in the room for a whole night. Even if you think with your toes, you could guess what they did.
Andrew's heart felt like it dropped from the sky and seemed to have fallen into a dark, cold pit. His heart was so frozen that he could not feel his own heartbeat.
The treasure that he had protected for more than a decade... did she really become someone else's?
Creak-
He heard the sound of the door opening and closing. Andrew almost jumped up and rushed out in a few steps. He coincidentally saw that Nathaniel came out of janell Joy's house.
Andrew looked at Nathaniel up and down. Then he saw Nathaniel's wrinkled shirt and saw that Nathaniel was in high spirits.
Andrew only felt that his blood was boiling. Without hesitation, he stepped forward and punched Nathaniel. "Hey Cooper, what did I warn you about last night?"
He learnt martial arts, so his punch was very quick. When he punched, you could feel a gust of wind from his fist. If he hit on Nathaniel's face, he might just lose some of his teeth.
However, Nathaniel's speed was faster than Andrew's. He just gently leaned sideways and dodged Andrew's full powered punch.
Nathaniel dodged a punch, and then Andrew threw another punch. This time, Nathaniel didn't dodge, but fought back towards Andrew's fist.
They began hitting each other hard, and they were both equally strong. The situation was stalemate for a few seconds, and soon Andrew took a small step back.
Andrew took a small step back, but Nathaniel did not move. It was clear who had won in this move. Nathaniel retrieved his fist and tidied his slightly messy clothes.
He squinted at Andrew and said, "I've told you, that's my girl. Nobody can have any thoughts about her!" His tone sounded soft, but it carried a domineering tone, like how he spoke when he was carrying out his Presidential duties.
"Hey Cooper, you will pay for what you did last night." Andrew snorted and looked at Nathaniel gloomily.
"Come to me if you need anything." Nathaniel smiled at him, but he was still polite, as if they did not fight at all.
Andrew gritted his teeth. Nathaniel walked past him and said confidently, "I will protect her from now on!"
828
"Just on your own?" Andrew Carter looked at Nathaniel Cooper with a fierce glare. "Cooper, don't be too self-righteous. Otherwise, you won't even know it, when you go down."
"Oh... Is that so?" Nathaniel turned his head and looked at Andrew, revealing a mysterious smile. Without saying another word, he turned around and left.
Nathaniel never liked to trash talk. He believed actions would speak louder than words. For example, those people who tried to stop him from becoming the President of Country A, only a handful of them were left alive.
"Mr. President, let me tell you what you need to pay attention to in today's forum." Back in the North Palace, Secretary Hart hurriedly greeted him. He opened the documents and began to report, "The people who will attend the forum today will include Jiangbei's..."
"There's no need." Nathaniel waved his hand to interrupt him and walked to the lounge with vigorous steps. "Call me in half an hour."
"Mr. President..." Secretary Hart broke out in a cold sweat. Dozens of leaders from reputable countries would be joining the forum later. Why was the President just brushing over this important matter?
Recently, Mr. President had always gone out with his bodyguard, Horatio, and his driver cum personal assistant, Jamie, and no one knew what he was doing. However, no matter how important his matter was, was it more important than the country's affairs?
Maxton Hart looked at Horatio, who also came back with Nathaniel, and saw him standing still at the door, like a massive wall. He plucked up the courage to ask, "Mr. Horatio, can you tell me what Mr. President has been busy with this days?"
Before his inauguration, the President would work until very late everyday. North Palace was like his home. Everyone around him knew what he was doing constantly.
Horatio was the most loyal and capable bodyguard under Nathaniel's command. He would not appear in front of the public with Nathaniel. He was the one who was responsible for Nathaniel's safety in private.
How could someone Nathaniel trusted so much leak his information just like that? He gave Maxton a cold look, as if to say, "Boy, just do your job. Don't poke your head on something that you're not supposed to."
Secretary Hart was scared out of his wits by Horatio's glare. He quickly stood aside and respectfully waited for their President. He didn't dare to talk anymore.
Nathaniel wasn't neglecting national affairs. He was already aware of his duty and tasks of the day and every important detail of the forum. He had never fought any battles without preparation and confidence.
How could he just rely on his secretary to help him prepare such an important forum meeting? He wouldn't only prepare just 2 hours before the forum meeting too.
Back in his lounge, Nathaniel took a bath and changed into a clean suit. As the leader of a country, it was very important for him to dress the part.
He stood in front of the tall mirror and looked at himself. He couldn't stop thinking about Janell Joy Carter. That little girl was still the same and acted the same, just like when she was a child.
For example, she would always hug a doll when she slept. Last night, she took him as her doll and hugged him tightly. If he didn't know about her little habits, he would even think that she was deliberately seducing him.
When he thought of her, his stern and cold face appeared more gentle. That was Janell Joy's effect on him.
……..
The golden sunlight shone onto her cosy room through the thick curtains, and the room lit up gradually.
Janell Joy, who was basking in the morning sunshine, stretched her body lazily. She touched her growling stomach, "Aunt Anne, I want to eat some toast."
In her dream, she dreamed of a beautiful spread of breakfast that included toast, croissants, eggs, ham, coffee... Each one of them could make Janell Joy drool, and she was yearning for the breakfast prepared by Aunt Anne.
Aunt Anne was a domestic helper who helped prepare her meals. She was a great cook and she understood Janell Joy's taste preferences very well. Janell Joy liked her very much.
"Aunt Anne, you have to make more food, I want to eat a lot..." As she said this, Janell Joy licked her lips and couldn't wait to eat the delicious food.
No one answered her for a long time, then she remembered that she was not at home in New York. She was in Coast City, Country A, which was very far away from New York. She was far away from home, but fortunately, she had her Brother Lucas here.
"Brother Lucas!" As she thought of Brother Lucas, Janell Joy suddenly sat up. She hurriedly looked around the room, but he was not around. Maybe Brother Lucas left after she fell asleep…
She thought sullenly, but glanced at the note on the bedside table from the corner of her eye. She picked it up and saw a few lines of words - Lazy pig, I have some work to do, so I'll have to leave first. I've made breakfast for you, remember to eat when you get up. If I find out that you didn't eat breakfast, I won't let you off easily.nHe signed off his name at the end of the note and drew a smiley face.
Janell Joy held the piece of paper and stuck it close to her heart. She felt so happy that she was rippling in the sea of happiness.
Brother Lucas had work to do, but he still prepared her breakfast! He was busy but he didn't want her to be hungry!
Janell Joy hurried to the kitchen and saw that he prepared some oats and two heart-shaped sunny side ups. Brother Lucas kept the food in the microwave, so the food did not turn stale or cold. It probably had been hours since he prepared these foods.
Janell Joy was so moved that she didn't know what to say. Brother Lucas really treated her like when she was a child. He was so careful and considerate when he took care of her.
She took a deep breath and vowed to take care of Brother Lucas well in the future, so that he could feel the warmth of home and her love for him.
After washing up, Janell Joy began to enjoy the breakfast prepared for her by Brother Lucas. She tasted the eggs first. Then she took a photo of her eating his food and sent it to Brother Lucas. She captioned, "Brother Lucas, I listened to you, I'm eating the sunny side ups you made."
After sending it out, Janell Joy looked at the phone screen eagerly and thought, "Brother Lucas, please reply to me! I'm such a good girl!"
But... after waiting for a long time, she didn't get a reply from Brother Lucas. He must be busy.
As the President of the country, he had a lot of things to do everyday. He certainly didn't even have time to look at his phone. Well, it didn't matter. She could wait a little longer. She trusted that he would reply to her when he had time.
Just as Janell Joy thought so, she received a reply from Brother Lucas. He only replied a very simple word, "Good!"
Just one word!
However, Janell Joy was still very satisfied. It was not easy for Brother Lucas to reply to her message when he was busy. After all, not everyone was as free and bored as she was.
Janell Joy was looking at her phone when she received a notification from the News App, "The 26th International Economic Forum will start at 9am in Coast City today, and the President of the Country, as well as many leaders, will be participating in it."
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After coming to Country A to find Brother Lucas, Janell Joy Carter did not miss any opportunity to see her Brother Lucas on TV.
Today, for this forum meeting, she was afraid that she would forget it, so she set a reminder for herself. Yet, she didn't expect that she still missed it.
She patted her head in annoyance and turned on the TV hurriedly. Her TV was always on Central News Channel. As soon as the TV was turned on, the TV channel was broadcasting the economic forum, and the camera had just focused on Brother Lucas and another country's leader.
Brother Lucas was still wearing a black suit, with a white dress shirt inside. He also wore a black tie, which made him look more mature and professional than usual.
The camera then panned out to the view of the entire conference hall. Even among so many national leaders, even if they were all in similar dark suits, Janell Joy could still spot her Brother Lucas immediately.
The reason why she could see Brother Lucas so easily was not only because of his appearance, but also because he was the youngest one among the world leaders. He was the first one to be elected President even before turning 30 years old.
Her Brother Lucas was not only good-looking, but he was such an excellent human being. He was probably a lot of women's dream man.
Two days ago, Janell Joy saw an online poll to vote for the most wanted man in the whole country, and the President won by many more votes, so much that other candidates couldn't even compete.
So many people were thinking about Brother Lucas, but what was Brother Lucas thinking about?
No matter what he thought about, Brother Lucas could take some time to send her a reply during his important meeting, which proved that she was really different from other people to him.
Buzz! Buzz! Buzz!
It was Samantha Lesley calling. Janell Joy answered and heard Samantha's excited voice, "Janell Joy, I'm waiting for you downstairs. Come down quickly."
Janell Joy was looking at Brother Lucas on the TV and didn't want to go downstairs. "Samantha, come on up. I'm not free to go down."
Samantha said, "Janell Joy, I'm telling you, you must come down."
Janell Joy asked, "Why?"
Samantha said, "Because Sister Serene is treating us for lunch."
"Forget it. I just had my breakfast." To be honest, Janell Joy did not want to see Brother Lucas's fiance at all. They had just accidentally bumped into each other and had a meal together, a few days ago.
"Janell Joy, Sister Serene is inviting us sincerely, and she really treats us as her younger sisters. If you don't come, she will be very sad." Samantha said.
"Then tell her that you can't get in touch with me." Janell Joy was never a person that would sacrifice herself just because she cared about other people's feelings.
"Janell Joy, it's hard for me to invite you two for a meal, just come for my sake." Serene Silas' voice came from the phone, which made Janell Joy feel very awkward.
She really wanted to beat Samantha hard. Wasn't that little girl her friend? When did she start colluding with others?
Since Serene had said so, Janell Joy was unable to reject her, so she had to agree to have lunch with them.
From a distance, Samantha waved at Janell Joy and said, "Janell Joy, we're here."
She was not blind nor deaf. Did she have to scream so loudly? Why couldn't Samantha act more cool? After all, she was raised in a good family.
"Sister Serene, hello!" Janell Joy greeted Serene politely.
"Janell Joy, let's get in the car." Serene smiled at her.
Why did Serene suddenly come to pick her up for a meal in person? Karen Joy thought sullenly. Was it because Serene knew the relationship between Brother Lucas and her, and she knew that Brother Lucas stayed at her house last night? Did Serene come to her today to gloat about her relationship to her face? If that was the case, what should she do?
Just as Janell Joy thought about it, they had arrived at the North Palace. Samantha replied, "Janell Joy, we're here."
Janell Joy got out of the car and looked at the place. "Is this North Palace?"
Samantha nodded and said, "Yes, yes, Sister.Serene specially took us here to witness the meeting and to meet the leaders from all over the world."
Generally speaking, Janell Joy could have refused the offer rationally, but when she thought that she could see Brother Lucas at a close distance and see his charming demeanour so closely, she could not refuse.
When Serene entered the North Palace, she walked through places so comfortably. She greeted the guards and took Janell Joy and Samantha to the dining hall to welcome the international leaders.
Serene said, "The meeting will end soon. The participants will have lunch together in the VIP room at noon. I've asked someone to reserve seats for us."
Samantha said, "Sister Serene, you're so awesome. You can even bring us to a place like this."
Serene smiled and said nothing, She knew her privilege well, and that she was using the identity as the fiance of the President. This identity had given her a lot of convenience. Once she loses this identity, then she would be nothing, and she couldn't even control her own destiny.
Janell Joy did not speak and looked around quietly. She was very interested in anything related to Brother Lucas.
Samantha kept asking, "Sister Serene, are we going to sit at the table with Brother Nathaniel later?"
Before she heard Serene's answer, she continued, "I have never attended this kind of big event before. I'm guessing that there must be a lot of delicious food."
Serene smiled gently and said, "Samantha, I really envy you."
She envied Samantha for having such a brother who loved her so much, and for living such a simple life. She didn't have to think about anything else except for food.
Samantha was surprised and said, "Sister Serene, did you make a mistake? What's there to envy? You're the one I envy the most in my life. You're sweet and beautiful, well-educated and polite, and you'll be married to Brother Nathaniel in the future."
The thing that Samantha envied most was that Serene could marry Nathaniel. She had fantasized about marrying Brother Nathaniel many times before. But she was not so great. Not only did she look average, she wasn't smart and she loved to eat...How could she stand by Brother Nathaniel's side?
Serene did not continue on. Everyone's living environment and standards were different, their goals were different, and the definition of happiness was even more different too.
"Janell Joy, why aren't you saying anything?" Samantha asked again.
"I'll just listen to you two." In front of strangers, Janell Joy was always quiet. Many people who were not familiar with her would think that she was like her father, unapproachable.
"Brother Nathaniel! Look! Brother Nathaniel is coming!" Samantha was the first to discover Nathaniel Cooper, who was walking towards them.
Janell Joy looked in the direction of Samantha's finger and saw her Brother Lucas. Surrounded by a group of people, he smiled slightly and walked gracefully.
Feeling the demeanor of Brother Lucas at such a close distance, Janell Joy could not move her eyes away from him as soon as she looked at him.
Watching him talk with the other leaders, he showed the majesty and dominance of his presidency with every gesture and action.
They were walking toward them. As Janell Joy watched him getting closer and closer, she clenched her fists nervously, thinking about ways to greet him. But who would have known that she thought too much.
When Mr. President walked past her, he looked away from her. He acted so cold as if he didn't know her.
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Mr. President's eyes swept over Janell Joy Carter and quickly moved to Serene Silas. This time, he was no longer expressionless. Instead, he smiled and nodded at Serene.
The smile on his face appeared too pleasant and sweet, as if Serene was the only one in the world who could make him smile.
Janell Joy had seen his smile before. It was when he became her Brother Lucas that he would give her such a gentle smile. She looked at him curiously... She even suspected that this person and her Brother Lucas were not the same person.
Or, he thought of himself as two different individuals. One was being the President, and this identity was his real identity. He could publicly announce this identity to others.
The other identity was Brother Lucas, an identity that was only for her, an identity that could not be revealed to be public.
Just as Janell Joy was still in a daze, Nathaniel Cooper had already gone far away with the other leaders and was still talking along the way...
"Janell Joy, Nathaniel is just busy, he's not ignoring you." Serene explained, but she explained it in such an unconvincing manner, that even she was not convinced herself.
She deliberately asked Janell Joy to come over because she wanted to create some opportunities for them to get along with each other. However, she didn't expect that Nathaniel didn't even take a look at her.
"Sister Serene, Mr. President is such an important person. It's normal if he ignores us." Janell Joy smiled as if nothing had happened. Deep down, she wanted Brother Lucas to take a good look at her in the crowd.
She just wanted one look at her, and it shouldn't take up much of his time or disturb his work. However, what he had in his eyes was only Serene.
"Brother Nathaniel..." When Samantha saw that Nathaniel walked back towards them, she called out his name while blushing. Her eyes fell straight on Nathaniel, and it was hard to hide her admiration for him.
Nathaniel did not respond. His eyes fell on Janell Joy's face and he looked at her quietly.
"Hello, Mr. President!" Janell Joy smiled at him and tried to be natural and outgoing.
"Nathaniel, this is my new friend, Janell Joy." Serene hurriedly pushed Janell Joy to the front, looking eager to push Janell Joy into Nathaniel's embrace.
"Secretary Lesley!" Nathaniel called for Jason Lesley with a gloomy face and said, "If Miss Silas doesn't understand our security protocol, do you guys not understand too?"
Nathaniel's words had an implied meaning, and everyone understood. He was blaming the guards who didn't do their jobs well because they let irrelevant people in.
"Mr. President, I'll ask someone to take them away right now." Jason was very clear about what Nathaniel meant. Mr. President didn't want the little girl of the Carter family to be exposed in front of the media.
Even if there was no camera here, the President was still worried that someone would notice Janell Joy, especially if they saw her with the President.
"Nathaniel, they are my"... Serene wanted to say something, but she couldn't say anything when she saw the gloomy look in Nathaniel's eyes.
"Remember not to bring anyone with you to the North Palace in the future." Nathaniel's voice, which sounded as cold as frost just now, instantly became extremely gentle when conversing with Serene. He sounded so gentle and pleasant that he felt so foreign Brother Lucas!
Nathaniel! They were the same person, but there were two completely different souls in their bodies. They had different identities and personalities.
Janell Joy finally understood. Janell Joy looked at him with a slight smile on her lips. "I'm really sorry for causing trouble! You don't have to bother your people to get me out of here. I can find the way out by myself." She was polite and well-mannered. After that, she nodded to him politely.
"I'm worried that you'll barge into a place where you shouldn't be. It's not like you've never done this before." Looking at her bright face and the hurt in her eyes, Nathaniel gritted his teeth and said these harsh words.
"Oh..." Janell Joy pursed her lips and showed her signature smile. "It must be an honor that a President would remember what I, a nobody, have done before."
Nathaniel looked away and said sternly, "Secretary Lesley, have the guards arrived yet?"
The guards arrived long ago. When they saw Mr. President's upset expression, they immediately wanted to go forward and pull Janell Joy away, but before they could pull her away, they were frightened by Mr. President's cold stare.
The guards felt conflicted. It was the President who wanted them to bring her away, but he didn't allow them to do anything to her. Did he want them to scare these people away with their eyes? They didn't have the ability that he had.
"Samantha, why don't you take Miss Carter away first? This is an important place for the country to deal with important affairs, not a place for children like you to come." Jason Lesley understood the thoughts of the President.
"Brother Nathaniel..." Samantha was reluctant to leave, but she had to leave. She could not leave Janell Joy alone, let alone go against her brother's will. Otherwise, she would be punished and locked up in the dark room back home again.
"I'll take them out," Serene said. She brought them with her, yet something like this happened, so she felt particularly guilty. She wanted to explain to Janell Joy after she walked them out. However, to her surprise, Nathaniel said, "You stay."
As soon as Nathaniel spoke up, Serene did not refute his words. She watched helplessly as the guards walked the girls out. Janell Joy sped up her pace. She didn't want to stay here at all. She didn't want to see the two of them showing off their love for each other.
"Nathaniel, I only wanted her to be with you. I didn't have any other intentions." As soon as they left, Serene immediately explained.
"Serene, don't you know how many cameras we have here? You let a little girl expose her identity in front of the people all over the world. Do you know how dangerous it will be for her?" Nathaniel's face did not change, but his voice became unusually serious and cold. He looked at Serene coldly.
Serene stammered, "I... I really didn't think so much at that time."
Nathaniel added, "I've told you that I'll handle the matter between me and her. I don't want anyone else to be involved."
Serene: "Nathaniel, ..."
Seeing that Serene looked extremely guilty, Nathaniel finally softened his tone a little. "You don't have to feel sorry for anyone. Just don't do anything else. Playing the role as my fiance is the greatest help you can give to me."
Serene lowered her head, "Okay."
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Samantha followed closely behind Janell Joy, but she was very distracted. She looked back every step she took, and she wanted to take one more look at Brother Nathaniel. Even if he never noticed her, taking a look at him was enough for her.
"Janell Joy, let's walk slowly, okay?" Samantha pulled Janell Joy and pleaded.
Brother Nathaniel worked here every day, so his presence was everywhere. She wanted more time to feel his presence.
Janell Joy avoided Samantha's hand and lowered her head as she walked faster. She wished that there could be jet packs behind her so that she could leave this depressing place as fast as possible.
For the first time in her life, Janell Joy had wanted to escape from Brother Lucas. The farther she ran, the better, so that he could no longer find her.
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