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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.

was hiding, too upset to see her mistreated. Having asked Valerie to keep an eye on him, Natalie was

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

uproar, their anger

and arrogant. Do you have any idea what you're getting yourself into?" someone

treat an elder like that? You deserve to

forward, voicing their disapproval of Natalie and trying to

to keep talking. 'Go ahead and scold me. You'll regret it later. I can't

"Enough of this nonsense." He then extended his hand to Jennifer, his voice gentle. "Ms. Simpson, would you do me the honor of joining

breathed in deeply, knowing her moment in the spotlight could provide her father with crucial support and connections. She figured Easton might start treating her better, given that her higher status could work in his favor too. Natalie watched Jennifer walk away with

was accustomed to, who once only had eyes for him, now appeared as if

and as he approached Natalie, she defily dodged him. He halted, reading the

his voice booming. "Thank you all for joining us

power Emma held

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