Chapter 50

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."

and Carl completely; their work had always

already

back?" Valerie called, her words muffled by a face

Natalie nodded. "Yes."

just wanted to wash up and go to bed. Valerie

"You're usually right about these things, so if you say

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

watched her retreating figure with a smile, then headed to

was far

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

to make a scene. It's obvious that she doesn't want to give up on Easton, still trying to get

Tonight, her talents had also started to 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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of sympathy. After all,

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