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Easton shot Xavier a cold glance. "Just do as 1 say"

Realizing he'd overstepped, Xavier replied respectfully. "Understood, Mr. Garcia. I'll look into it tomorrow."

Easton closed his eyes, but Luna's words echoed in his mind, fueling his anger. He couldn't believe that she had said Natalie had terrible taste and that he wasn't worthy of her.

Feeling annoyed, Easton closed his eye to rest. However, after thinking for a while, he realized that he truly knew nothing about Natalie.

Natalie had been nothing more than a pawn in his quest for control, yet her kindness toward him hadn't gone unnoticed.

The more Easton thought about it, the more restless he became

Meanwhile, Natalie leaned against the car window, watching the scenery flash by. She reminded Luna, "Luna, stay alert around Easton. Tonight, he saw a glimpse of what I'm capable of and I know he's already suspicious. We can't let him discover my real identity." She knew Nick's nature all too well; if he discovered she had the powerful Lance Group behind her, he'd stop at nothing to seize control.

Luna's eyes were steady. "Ms. Shawn, don't worry; he won't find out a thing."

trusted Luna and Carl completely; their work

home, Lambert was already asleep. Natalie quietly made her way

you're back?" Valerie called, her words muffled by

Natalie nodded. "Yes."

wash up and go to bed. Valerie noticed her fatigue and smiled. "Had

sure if meeting Roger counted as luck. "You're

look exhausted-get some rest. We can talk tomorrow," Valerie said before heading back to her

her retreating figure with a smile, then headed

Jennifer was

her parents how Natalie had stolen her spotlight, though she conveniently left out the fact that Natalie

Natalie had to show up at such an important event tonight just to make a scene. It's obvious that she doesn't want to give up on Easton, still trying to get his

shine. Jennifer already felt threatened by her, but now that sense of danger had intensified. Plus, she feared Murray's retaliation-he was not one to forgive easily. Nick and Wendy both

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to Jennifer, who looked heartbroken, feeling a pang of sympathy. After all, Jennifer

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