CHAPTER 94 THE MEETING

The sun dipped below the horizon, casting long shadows as Natalie sat in the quaint coffee shop, nursing a cup of tea. Her mind buzzed with a plan—an intricate web of deception she hoped would unravel the growing entanglement that had ensnared Ethan and Lisa. Unbeknownst to Natalie, Ethan and Lisa were lost in their own labyrinth of guilt and secrets. Lisa entered the coffee shop, her nerves palpable. The air between them crackled with tension as Natalie gestured for her to join. The plan forming in Natalie's mind was a dangerous gambit—one that could shatter alliances or pave the way for a calculated victory. "Natalie, I didn't expect to see you here," Lisa said, her voice tinged with uncertainty. Natalie offered a tight smile. "I thought it was time we had a heart-to-heart. There are things we need to discuss." As they settled into a corner booth, Natalie studied Lisa's face, searching for any signs of weakness. "Lisa, I've been thinking a lot about the future—about Ethan