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.

looking for Tessa. "Where have you been?" she

up?" Tessa shot

turn next. Hurry up and get ready," Chloe whispered as she

"She's busy

"Is that for real? You saw her? She really has

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

"That's gross! She's

of women like that. They

dripped with disdain. "Forget it; it's too filthy to talk about. I'm going to change and get ready for the stage." As she stood up and headed backstage, she rolled her eyes at Natalie. Chloe, feeling just as disgusted, followed her lead with an exaggerated eye roll. Natalie raised an eyebrow

she entered the backstage area, she noticed a large screen showing the auditions live. To

eyes, Natalie asked, "What's

Tea Dress for a long time, and her dad runs a clothing company

"Nothing in the report mentioned

did she just

on the fact that Natalie didn't take disrespect lightly. He chose his

doctor's business card later. If she's

dance that blended modern and classical styles, combining sexiness and elegance. The audience was instantly captivated as she showcased her smooth moves, demonstrating solid dance training. All

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

graciously and tossed out some polite compliments before stepping off the

was buzzing as viewers discussed the amazing performance they had

contemporary dance! That figure, that tiny