"Why did he come here on his own? If you hadn't called me, and I hadn't opened that door in time... I can't even imagine what could have happened." Natalie was terrified.

Chad's expression darkened. "He went to Bridgedale to look for Avery, that's why he didn't have anyone with him."

"No wonder! So has he found her? I heard that Avery has been missing for months..."

Chad had wanted to tell her that Avery was sick, but he refrained from doing so in the end. Everyone in Sterling Group was gossiping about Elliot and Natalie, and though it was merely rumored, Chad felt like Natalie might actually be interested in Elliot. Hence, there was no point in him telling Natalie about Avery.

"I only heard that he is there to look for Avery, so I'm not sure if that's actually true. He has not mentioned Avery's name to me since they got divorced."

"Oh... So do you think he passed out because of Avery?" Natalie guessed. "He seems healthy, so why would he pass out all of a sudden?"

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