Seeing an opportunity, Natalie stepped forward to join the conversation.
"We were just joking around earlier. Mr. Patrick Hill, I've heard so much about you. I'm Natalie, it's a pleasure to meet you." Natalie smiled as she extended her hand.
Patrick smiled casually but slid his hands into his pockets instead, speaking with a lazy tone. "Your reputation precedes you. How could I not know you, Miss Natalie?"
He dragged out the last few words with a hint of sarcasm. Natalie's expression froze for a moment when Patrick didn't shake her hand, but she quickly recovered, pretending as if nothing had happened.
"It's truly an honor," Natalie replied gracefully, maintaining her composure.
