A smile graced Natalie's lips. "You get luckier, of course. You become your true self, and no one can push you around anymore. That version of you is who you're meant to be."
Marshall didn't fully grasp the concept, but he knew he had been constantly improving ever since meeting her.
He often heard her say things like that—about living authentically.
But who really knew what their true self looked like? All he knew was that living the life he wanted meant he was finally being true to himself.
He flashed a wicked, charming grin, looking striking under the dining room lights. "I think I get what you mean. Like this past year, I finally became the guy I wanted to be. I've never felt so productive or fulfilled. Like I said, this year has been amazing."
"Haha..." Marshall laughed brightly. He had a radiant complexion and a striking smile that was impossible to ignore.
Luna suddenly chimed in. "Mr. Spencer, you're not scared of Joanna anymore."
His laughter stopped abruptly, and he shot Luna a look. "Luna, can we not bring up that toxic name when we're having a good time? It seriously ruins the vibe."
Luna scoffed, nodding. Fine, she wouldn't mention it. She took a massive bite of lobster—it was too delicious to waste time talking anyway.
As the group chatted and ate, in the private room directly across the hall, a disguised Sebastian and Sean were also having dinner.
"Boss, how are we getting back later?" Sean asked quietly.
He missed Luna and desperately wanted to ask her out.
Sebastian glanced at him, elegantly cutting his steak.
"You can speak at a normal volume," he reminded him. "They can't hear us."
"And I know you're eager to get back and date Luna, but don't just focus on your own feelings. Have you considered whether she even likes you back?"

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