It'll Come Naturally
Chapter 1417 Create A Business Empire For You (Part One)

"There you are! I didn't think you'd be home yet." Leena happily walked up to Duke and cuddled up to him. Though they were brother and sister, she was always loved, so cuddles and hugs were common between them.

"What are you doing here?" Duke asked, pretending to be indifferent to her. In fact, in his mind, he really wanted her to visit more, but he wasn't about to let her know that.

"I miss you, silly! Not buying it? Alright, the truth then. I came for dinner." Leena looked up, smiled sweetly, and didn't mind how Duke felt when he heard that.

Belinda smiled, too, and thought, 'Does this guy still think he's the only one in Leena's heart? Ha-ha! He has a strong competitor now. And that is Kevin.' "Where's Kevin?" Duke asked. He could never bring himself to like the guy, but he still cared about him.

"Kevin? Why do you care? You always give him a hard time. He's not here. He doesn't want things to be awkward," Leena said mischievously. She blinked, and thought, 'How can this big man be meaner than a woman? I've been married to Kevin for awhile now, and he's still mad. That's nuts.'

"Ha ha! He should know it's all in fun. Now wash up for dinner!" Duke frowned and seemed a little unhappy.

"Did you hear that, young lady? My husband asked you to wash your hands. So get your paws off him! He's mine!" Belinda said in a playful tone and raised her eyebrows. Sometimes Belinda envied the way they got along with each other, wishing she had a big brother like Duke to take care of her. 'She's lucky to have so many brothers like Duke. Why can't I get pampered too? Lame!' Belinda thought.

"Belinda, stop looking at me like that. It's scary." Leena shrank into Duke's arms, pretending to be frightened by Belinda.

"That's right. I'm giving you the jealous wife glare. So hands off!" Belinda said jokingly. She had always been blunt, with no filter.

"Hear that? She's threatening me." Leena turned to Duke and pouted in an exaggerated way.

"Yeah? So? She's pregnant now. She's allowed to be a little nutso. Just go wash your hands, okay?" Duke gave her a gentle kiss on the forehead, and then shook his head resignedly. Now he finally knew what it was like to be with two women at the same time. He wasn't sure he was entirely comfortable with that.

"Fine. I'll forgive her - for you." Leena pretended to be serious and bounced off to wash her hands happily.

"You spoil her so much!" Belinda said in an envious tone.

"What? You jealous now?" Duke took her gently in his arms, bowed his head, kissed her on the lips, and whispered in her ear, "See? That is the difference."

"Me? Jealous? Never!" Belinda retorted in a low voice. She pretended to be angry, but in fact she felt very warm in her heart.

"Ha! It's written all over your face." Duke called her out without hesitation. How could he not know what she was thinking as her husband?

"Yeah, I'm jealous. What of it?" Belinda looked up and raised her eyebrows at him. She had to look up - he was way taller.

"What am I gonna do with you? It's time to eat anyway. Don't make my kid go hungry." Duke knew she wasn't really angry, so he didn't take her words seriously. It was all in good fun.

"You only care about your baby." Belinda pursed her lips to show her displeasure. When women got pregnant, they got more sensitive.

"Bollocks! I care about both of you. Don't forget, the baby's in your tummy," Duke said resignedly, thinking, 'She's jealous of her own kid? Women do go nuts when they're pregnant.' In fact, Duke was told about this before, but he didn't take it to heart. So it always threw him for a loop, though it shouldn't.

"Cut the crap. The baby is the baby, and I'm me. We're separate people. You think I'm as dumb as Leena?" Belinda said angrily. Now she seemed seriously upset.

"Don't believe me? I guess I'll have to show you how much I love you." And he grabbed her, passionately, not roughly, and pulled her into a kiss.

"What... What are you doing?" Belinda blushed and thought, 'Damn it. This guy always acts so serious, but when we're alone, he's a big flirt-monster.'

"You know what I'm doing, don't you?" Duke gave her lips a gentle bite, which just turned her on even more. As Leena walked out of the bathroom, Duke moved away from Belinda and smiled playfully as if nothing had happened. "Belinda, what's wrong? Why's your face so red?" Leena looked curiously at the two of them and wanted to know what they were doing just now. Or maybe, on second thought, she didn't want to know.

"Don't ask me. Ask your brother." Belinda blushed, glared at Duke, and hurried to the dining room.

"What's with her?" Curiosity was written all over Leena's face when she asked. 'She was fine just a bit ago. Then why is she angry now?' Leena thought.

"Nothing. Let's eat." Duke's smile didn't leave his face. He was not stupid enough to tell Leena what he just did.

After dinner, Leena stayed and visited for a while before returning home. When she came home, she pushed the door open and it was all dark. She was disappointed. Kevin wasn't back.

After a relaxing bath, Leena lay on the couch and then turned on the TV. She kept changing channels, but couldn't find her favorite show, so she felt particularly bored. She turned off the TV and went to her workroom. Meanwhile, Luke stood by at Edward's place, waiting for a reply.

"You mean Dorothy had dinner with Leena?" Edward frowned and thought, 'What is Dorothy up to?"

"I don't think so. Leena was there awhile before she left for Duke's house, so I don't think they ate together," Luke replied respectfully. Whatever his cover story was, he never forgot that he was a bodyguard above all else. "OK. I see. Keep an eye on Dorothy. I'm sure I'll catch her." Edward sneered. He knew that Dorothy must have had some schemes in mind. She wouldn't talk to Leena otherwise.

"I will. But why Dorothy? You think she's up to no good?" Luke's face was a mask of confusion. 'Isn't this the woman who signed with FX International Group?' Luke wondered, 'Why spy on her? Did I miss something?'

"Don't you think the news before was too dramatic? Someone did that on purpose." No matter why Dorothy came to Kevin, Edward would never allow anyone to hurt Leena.

"You mean the report about Dorothy and the Major General? I remember they said they were being followed by paparazzi." Luke looked at Edward doubtfully and thought, 'That was some time ago. Why is he so agitated now?'

"She showed up at the army base, no disguise. She wasn't hiding from anyone. I think she did this on purpose." Edward tapped on the table in a rhythmic pattern, thinking, 'If she went to Kevin to pay him back for a favor, it makes sense. But why would she want to meet Leena?'

"Then should we warn the Major General and Leena?" Luke asked. He believed Edward was right about this, as usual.

"No. Just send someone to keep tabs on Dorothy. And, if necessary, you can ask my dad for bodyguards to protect Leena. Go home and relax. Your wife will be happy to see you." Edward smiled playfully, a glint of amusement in his eyes.

"Don't make fun of me, Mr. Mu. You know me too well." Luke's mouth twitched a little. He knew why Edward said this, but he had little interest in married life. He liked being a bachelor.00☐☐☐☐☐☐☐☐☐☐☐☐