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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.

around, missing her grandfather. She figured he was hiding, too upset to see her mistreated. Having asked Valerie to keep an eye on him, Natalie was determined to deal with the situation by herself.

stood firm. Her steady eyes unsettled him, giving him a sense of impending 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?

uproar, their anger

arrogant. Do you have any

dare you treat an elder like that? You deserve to be punished,"

disapproval of Natalie and trying to get noticed by

daring them to keep talking. 'Go ahead and scold me. You'll regret it later. I can't wait to see the show,' she mused

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

She figured Easton might start treating her better, given that her higher status could

Natalie he was accustomed to, who once only had eyes for

she defily dodged him. He halted,

booming. "Thank you all for joining us tonight. Ms. Simpson here has saved my grandmother, and by extension, the

was aware of the power Emma held

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