When She Rose From the Ashes

Chapter 217 Guess Who’s Pregnant Now

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Baron didn’t want her being bullied either; no matter how Natalie looked at it, there was no reason she should accept Loretta’s treatment and humiliation.

Loretta was shaken by Natalie’s words.

“What did you say you are?”

Chris flung Loretta’s wrist aside with such force that she nearly toppled over; if someone behind her hadn’t steadied her, she would have been thoroughly humiliated.

“Are your ears failing with age? Natalie was perfectly clear–she is Natalie Stone, heiress of the Stone Group. Whatever her past may have been, she is no longer someone the Luke family can dismiss or trample underfoot. The Lukes may wield power in Ocean City, but the Stone family’s influence reaches across the world.”

Chris’s voice rang with authority, each word hitting Loretta like a blow.

She stared at Natalie in disbelief, her mind racing. How could a girl cast out by the Summers family end up as the Stone family’s heiress?

She knew of Stone Group; it was indeed a power the Luke family couldn’t challenge outright. But Natalie as their daughter? How was that possible?

I’ll give you a word of advice. Sometimes in life, people just need to accept their lot. Don’t go around imagining yourself

she didn’t believe a word Chris or Natalie

no patience

I’d just like to know

longer the obedient

really

Her face darkened.

see no reason to be polite. Whatever you and Jensen once had, it’s over. He’s married to Sharon now; he

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Stop contacting him.”

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Natalie almost laughed.

you should go ask your son who’s

was by choice–you handed them over willingly. And now you’ve got the nerve to demand payment? How can you even say that with a straight face? Don’t forget, five years ago when the Summers family tossed you out half–dead, it was Jensen who saved you. He gave you a good life and supported you for five years. And you’re begrudging him a few designs? Now you’re trying to spin

made Natalie’s

for Jensen, I did willingly. But we’ve broken up now, and I have every right to take back what’s mine. And as for your claim that the Luke family supported me, why don’t you do the math? My designs brought Luke Corp billions. Do you really think five years of living expenses add up to