Mocking Ivan Brown-I

Ivan entered the office and saw Natalie sitting behind her work desk, busy working. He also noticed Mia and Cathy sitting on the couch.

Not minding them, he walked straight toward Natalie, who didn't look at him, her entire focus on her work.

"What are you here for, Mr. Ivan Brown?" Mia asked.

Before he could answer, Cathy commented, "I'm sure this time Nat's grandpa didn't tell you to come to her and console her while acting as if you care? So many years of pretence, aren't you tired already?"

Ivan was taken aback by this, wondering if Natalie knew the truth now. Last time, they had made a deal that he would tell her the truth, but they hadn't been able to meet and talk about it.

"I'm here to talk with Natalie," he said, composing himself and looking at the busy woman who still didn't offer him a single glance, as if he didn't exist. "Natalie, can you spare me some time?"

"Speak," she said, still not looking at him.