Chapter 53

Natalie felt like Penny might have overestimated how much she meant to Taylor. She didn't explain much. She simply repeated herself, "I'll ask him and see." Penny picked up her bag to leave, and Natalie offered to see her off. While they were waiting for the elevator, Penny studied Natalie from top to bottom. She leaned in, put her hand by Natalie's ear, and whispered, "Nat, you should wear something more revealing when you make the request with Taylor. "He's your husband, not your boss. Sometimes, women have to show their weak and sexy sides. Appropriately, of course. It's very effective with men." "Are you asking me to betray my own body so that you can get a man to stand up for you?" "Mr. Jones is your husband, not some random guy. What's all that talk about betraying your own body?" Natalie shot her a look and didn't reply. With a ding, the elevator arrived. Penny got into the elevator. Pressing the elevator button, Natalie asked, "Do