Chapter 54

Natalie tightened her grip on the documents in her hands. Was she that obvious? She pursed her lips slightly. "It's not exactly a 'want.' But, I do want to request your help." "Why should I help you?" "If you don't want to, then just forget it." Natalie chucked her documents aside. She got up, walked to the bed, and went under the covers. Taylor sneered, "Mrs. Jones, is this how you ask for help?" "Didn't you say that you didn't want to help me?" "I asked you why I should offer my help. I didn't say that I wasn't going to help you." Natalie glanced over at him. "Don't they mean the same thing?" "No, they don't." "What do you mean, then?" Taylor's gaze traveled from her face down to her collarbone and beyond. "Give me a reason to help you." "Isn't it useless for me to say anything if you're not willing to help me out anyway?" "How would you know that it's useless if you don't even try?" She nodded earnestly. "What do I have to do in order for you to help me?"