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Chapter 25

The room hushed as Natalie's voice took command.

Jennifer, with a pout, tried to play the victim. "Natalie, what are you saying? I was just trying to get Mr. Spencer to go easy on you."

Natalie's reply was as icy as a winter breeze. "No need for your act. It's quite the coincidence that Mrs. Spencer's bodyguard had an accident right after hers. Yet, our so-called tech whiz hasn't figured out the truth." Jennifer was caught off guard by Natalie's words.

Easton's brow furrowed, his tone sharp with disapproval. "Natalie, is this really the time for your drama?"

Natalie met his gaze head-on. "Who are you to call me out?"

Easton's frustration was evident, his eyes reflecting a growing annoyance as he searched her unfamiliar gaze.

Having asked Valerie to keep an eye on him, Natalie was determined to deal with the situation by

doom. "Natalie, I'll make you regret ever crossing me," he said, his voice cold as ice. Natalie offered a bright smile. "Mr. Spencer, do you remember what I said yesterday? I'm here

crowd was in an uproar,

any

you treat an elder like that? You

voicing their disapproval of Natalie and trying

scold me. You'll regret

commotion with a sneer. "Enough of this nonsense." He then extended his hand to Jennifer, his voice gentle. "Ms.

figured Easton might start treating her better, given that her higher status could work in his favor too. Natalie watched Jennifer walk away with

hit with a complex swirl of feelings. The Natalie he was

annoyance mounted, and as he approached Natalie, she defily dodged him. He halted, reading the clear warning in her icy eyes

for joining us tonight. Ms. Simpson here has saved my grandmother, and

was aware of the power Emma

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