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Natalie's graceful figure drifted toward a quieter corner. Murray stood up, locking his target, already scheming his next move. A wicked grin spread across his face-it was going to be fin.

As Natalie headed toward the elevator, she was suddenly grabbed from behind, a cloth pressed over her mouth. A faint but familiar scent wafted through-it was the same poison she had encountered back in Bernille. Her body grew limp, and she collapsed. The man dragged her away.

Meanwhile, the banquet had reached the part where Colin was cutting the cake, surrounded by his children and

grandchildren. They all helped him cut the cake, singing a cheerful birthday song. The heartwarming scene filled the room with admiration and envy.

Just then, a servant rushed over and whispered urgently in Colin's ear. "Sir, a young woman was caught engaging in disgraceful behavior with a man in the next room-at your banquet, no less. It's an insult to your reputation. I had to inform you." His voice was neither too loud nor too soft, ensuring those nearby could hear word.

every

Jennifer's face flushed with anger. "How dare someone behave like that at Wayne's birthday party? Who would do such a thing?"

She scanned the crowd and then turned to Easton, deliberately casting a glance toward Wendy. "Mother, where is Natalie? She's been missing since she arrived." Inwardly, Jennifer reveled in her scheming, 'Natalie was doomed. Wendy's heart sank. She knew Jennifer was plotting against Natalie again.

Easton's gaze turned cold and sharp as he stared at Jennifer.

Curious, Colin's granddaughter, Xena, asked, "Jennifer, who is Natalie?"

Jennifer gave a sweet smile and explained, "She's an adopted daughter of the Simpson family. My mother pitied her and brought her into our home. I was planning to introduce her to Mr. Wayne tonight."

mentioning." His tone made it clear he looked down on her. "If someone's causing trouble at

the servant only said someone was misbehaving. Why did you bring up our lady's name? What are you

was her. I was just worried

calm, cold demeanor. "For the record, our lady's surname is Shawn. She has no connection to the Simpson family. The Simpsons deceived her for their

face turned pale, her delicate appearance arousing sympathy from the men around her. "Luna, there are guests here who know Natalie. If I'm lying, let them say so." She looked

adopted daughter, and she's always been a troublemaker. Wherever she goes, she causes drama. Jennifer was just worried about her-that's all. No one said she's

saw Jennifer earning Mr. Wayne's favor and got jealous. That's

all people should know what it means to be

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proof enough. Just then, Luna's phone vibrated, and she turned to

froze, she thought, 'What did Luna mean by

simmering Luna was Natalie's assistant-her interference

softly, "our adopted daughter has always been a bit unruly. If she's done something improper, please forgive her." In her pink dress, Jennifer looked fragile and

too kind. Let's go see what's happening.

witness the scandal. When they reached the door, the servant tried to open it but found it locked. Faint, indecent noises could be heard from inside,

twisted with rage. "Break the

frowned. He thought, 'Could it

She thought, 'No matter how reckless Natalie could be, she wouldn't do something

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