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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."

on her. "If someone's causing trouble at my party, we'll deal with it right now. Let's see

only said someone

put on an innocent expression. "I didn't say it was her. I was just worried

group with a 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 own gain. Jennifer, Istanding here, is a liar." Jennifer frowned. She hadn't expected Luna to intervene. She thought,

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."

and she's always been a troublemaker. Wherever she goes, she causes drama. Jennifer

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

should know what it means to be

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then, Luna's phone vibrated, and she turned to

she thought, 'What

simmering Luna was Natalie's assistant-her interference was

unruly. If she's done something improper, please forgive her." In her pink dress, Jennifer looked fragile and innocent, stirring Colin's

given the sudden arrival of an adopted daughter in her family. "Jennifer, you're too kind. Let's go see what's happening. If it really is her, I won't let it slide." That was exactly what

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,

rage.

He thought, 'Could it really

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

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