From Divorce To Dominance (Natalie Xavier)

Chapter 18

Five minutes later, Natalie was leaning against the wall, her voice soft and sweet. "Christian, it's not that I don't want to, but I've already got my act ready, Changing everything at the last minute just feels weird. Plus, I don't even have a costume. Switching things up at the last second is such a pain."

"Pain my foot!" Christian on the other end shouted. "You little scamp, you just want to keep my costume for yourself."

"Oh, Christian, you're so clever!" Natalie giggled. "A good outfit deserves a beautiful girl. When are you bringing the clothes over?"

"Meet me at the back door of the base. You little rascal! Always trying to take advantage of me! Why do I have to deal with you, my troublesome, ungrateful protégé?" The call ended abruptly with a few choice words.

By now, Sweet Love had started the live broadcast, and the hall was buzzing with people, making the back door nice and quiet. As Natalie walked toward it, she spotted Christian getting out of a car. She called out sweetly, "Christian, I missed you so much!" "Go away!" Christian Graham tossed a bundled item her way casually. "Just seeing you annoys me."

"I'm so happy to see you, Christian." Natalie quickly changed the subject. "Isn't this priceless golden silk outfit? And you're just carrying it'in a plastic bag?"

"That's how it's packed. Take it or leave it; if you don't want it, give it back!" Christian reached out to grab it back.

Natalie hugged the bundle tightly and warned, "You think you can backtrack on a gift?"

Christian muttered and poked her forehead with his finger. "Look at you, what a character!"

Meanwhile, not far away, someone was watching their interaction. Tessa Simpson pulled out her phone, aimed it at Natalie and Christian, and snapped a picture. Seeing the playful exchange in the photo, Tessa felt a wave of unease as she saved the image. She had never liked Natalie. With Natalie's flashy style and spending 30 million dollars on Twitter, she seemed more like a country bumpkin who suddenly got money and didn't know what to do with it.

Little did Tessa expect that a simple outing would reveal the truth. All the talk about rich lady and wealthy heiress was just a façade; Natalie's real identity was that of a plaything for a rich old man. If she posted these photos online, the group of fans who worshipped Natalie would definitely freak out. Tessa put her phone away, deciding not to look back at the two, and turned with a sway of her hips.

Chloe Zavala was looking

up?" Tessa

ready," Chloe whispered as she leaned closer. "After you, it's Natalie, but I haven't seen her

smirked. "She's busy

that for real? You saw her? She really has a

fell for that fake act? The more someone lacks, the more they try to show off," Tessa explained. Then she filled

twisted in disgust. "That's gross! She's really going for

like that. They come from nothing but

men, sometimes more than one, and it's just sickening." Tessa wrinkled her nose, then stopped short when she noticed Natalie walking in. Her tone dripped with disdain. "Forget it; it's too filthy to talk about. I'm going to change and get ready for

to get ready. As she entered the backstage area, she noticed a large screen showing the auditions live. To her surprise, the performer on screen was Tessa who had rolled her eyes at

Natalie asked, "What's her

Her family's been into making Tea Dress for a long time, and her dad runs a clothing company focused on them. I even heard her grandma made clothes for some princesses..." Arthur had

the report mentioned

did she just roll her eyes

take disrespect lightly. He chose his

to give her an eye doctor's business card later. If she's got a

that blended modern and classical styles, combining sexiness and elegance. The

huge sign of talent, and Tessa definitely earned it. Her dance was set to the popular track "Come,"

and tossed out some

discussed the amazing performance they

doubt she's the queen of contemporary dance! That figure, that tiny waist! Tessa is