You're Out, Daddy novel (Natasha and Kenneth)

Chapter 779 Live Well

A faint smile graced Natasha's lips, and she gazed at the woman before her. “It's a simple game. Let's guess whether the next person walking through the main entrance is a male or a female!”

“We have a lot more female housekeepers than male housekeepers, right?” Thalia queried.

Natasha nodded elegantly. “I'll let you take your guess first.”

“Female,” Thalia answered.

“Okay. I'll just pick the other option.”

Natasha and Thalia stared intently at each other.

“I hope you'll stick to your words later,” Thalia said.

“Well, of course! I won't go back on my words.” Natasha smiled faintly.

Then, the two fell silent as they locked gazes.

This appeared to be a competition, but in fact, they both wanted their opponent to win.

Meanwhile, those three men stood by and watched quietly. This game decides who lives and who dies! Considering the stakes, the game might be too simple but is the only fair way to decide their fates. We should just let them settle this themselves and watch from the side.

As time continued to tick by, no one came through the door.

Dave, who was usually calm and composed, couldn't help feeling somewhat nervous.

Since it was late, most of the housekeepers were outside, and only a few were inside. Hence, the situation became tense, and it felt as though time ticked by slower than usual.

Dead silence filled the hall, and it was so quiet they could even hear the clock ticking.

Natasha and Thalia grew tired of staring at each other, so the former summoned one of the housekeepers, “Please make me a cup of coffee. Thank you.”

With that, she shifted her gaze toward Thalia. “Do you want a cup of coffee?”

Thalia was wondering how Natasha managed to stay composed in a situation like that. My odds of winning are greater than Natasha's. If Natasha can manage to stay calm, why can't I?

“Sure.” Thalia nodded.

Natasha even turned toward the men and asked, “How about you guys? Coffee?”

“We'll have one cup each,” Dave answered.

The housekeeper nodded with a smile. “All right. Please wait for a moment.”

Although silence ensued again immediately after the housekeeper left, what Natasha did actually eased the tension in the air.

Oddly, the usually bustling hall was extremely silent at that moment.

Soon, the housekeeper returned with the coffee and served them one cup each.

Natasha took a sip of her coffee and savored the fragrance.

Her relaxed and calm vibe influenced the others, and everyone soon realized it was a game neither of the players wanted to win. Therefore, Thalia also relaxed.

After taking a few sips of her coffee, Natasha raised her gaze toward Thalia and asked, “Anthony told me you're bringing him out. Is that so?”

“Yes.” Thalia nodded.

“I don't know what that fellow is up to, but I'm leaving him to you,” Natasha said.

“Of course. Don't worry. I'll take good care of him,” Thalia replied.

“I'm not worried. In fact, I feel at ease knowing you're with him.” Natasha beamed.

Thalia lowered her gaze when she heard that. I don't like the sound of that. Why does it feel like she's saying her last words?

With a frown, Thalia said, “I'll take good care of him when we're outside. When he's home, however, that's your job.”

Natasha merely raised her brows in response and did not say anything to refute.

Thalia looked at her and was about to say something when all of a sudden, footsteps sounded from the entrance.

Upon hearing that, everyone turned at once to see a female housekeeper walking toward the entrance from afar while holding something in her hands.

Needless to say, everyone's expression changed the moment they saw the female housekeeper.

Thalia's initially tense expression soon relaxed as she turned to look at Natasha. “You lost.”

“It only counts if the housekeeper walks in.” Natasha continued sipping her coffee without even looking up, seemingly unfazed.

At that precise moment, the female housekeeper was just about to walk in when someone suddenly called out to her from behind.

Thalia and the rest looked outside and saw the female housekeeper conversing with someone. Although they couldn't hear what was said, they saw the female housekeeper lowering her head and passing the things in her hands to the man who stopped her. After that, the female housekeeper turned to walk away. This is property © of NôvelDrama.Org.

The man then checked the things in his hands and walked in.

Obviously, the abrupt turn of events took everyone aback.

The moment the man stepped through the door, Thalia furrowed her brows in disbelief and rose to her feet. Subsequently, she looked in the direction of the entrance and shifted her gaze back toward Natasha. No! This is impossible! How could there be such a coincidence?

In the meantime, Dave seemed as though he had figured something out, and an incomprehensible look flashed across his eyes. I must admit, Natasha is an incredibly smart woman.

While Thalia was looking at Natasha in bafflement, Natasha put her coffee aside and smiled. “Nothing is certain in this world. Looks like I got lucky.”

“No... How could this be?” Thalia shook her head.

Natasha gazed at Thalia indifferently and pushed the bottle back to her. “Thalia, don't be a sore loser.”

Unsurprisingly, Thalia still couldn't believe what had happened. Natasha seems too calm, as if everything is under her control. She must've cheated!

With that in mind, Thalia called out to the man who had just stepped inside. “You, come here.”

The man froze momentarily and swept a glance across everyone present. Upon confirming it was Thalia who called out to him, he approached her.

“What can I do for you?” the man asked.

“Why did you dismiss the woman just now?” Thalia asked.

It took the man a few seconds to figure out what Thalia was referring to. “She didn't do her job well, so I gave her an earful at the entrance. I told her to redo what she had done wrongly... Is there a problem with that?” the man asked.

“That's all?” Thalia questioned.

The man nodded.

Thalia turned around to look at Natasha and grew increasingly bewildered to find that the latter still looked as composed as ever.

“Before this, did anyone ask you to come in?” Thalia queried.

The man was confused. “I'm afraid I don't know what you mean...”

Thalia had been through enough in life to know that the man wasn't lying. His reaction is so natural!

Natasha smiled upon meeting Thalia's incredulous gaze as if she didn't care how Thalia questioned her.

Seeing that, Thalia said to the housekeeper, “That's all. You can get back to work.”

The housekeeper nodded and left.

Meanwhile, Thalia lowered her gaze and pursed her lips. Something fishy is going on, but I can't put my finger on it.

A hint of a complicated expression flashed discreetly across Natasha's clear eyes when she looked at Thalia. “Live your life well, Thalia!” she uttered quietly before standing up and walking away.

Thalia knitted her brows while staring at Natasha's retreating figure. “Wait!”