Chapter 3

Natalie’s blunt words wiped the smile right off Samuel’s face.

Natalie bore a striking resemblance to her mother, Audrey, with her smooth skin, statuesque figure, and an innate allure contradicting her innocent–looking face. Her eyes were clear and pure, like those of a girl untouched by the world’s shadows.-

Before she left for her studies abroad, she was still budding, but now she had blossomed into a breathtaking beauty.

It was her currency in a world where looks could open doors. She was young and pretty. There were always older tycoons drawn to her for that very reason.

Samuel had been captivated by Audrey’s appearance back in the day, which led him to marry her in a fit of infatuation.

It seemed like the apple didn’t fall far from the tree. Audrey had been no good, and Natalie was cut from the same cloth.

Natalie couldn’t be more familiar with Samuel’s disdainful expressions and met his gaze indifferently.

“There’s a dinner party tonight with some high–profile guests. It’s your chance to shine.” Samuel said, his voice cold. “Your grandfather wants you there. It’s about your future.”

With that said, he stood up and left the living room, not giving Natalie a chance to refuse.

Natalie watched him leave, her expression growing frosty.

I should dress the part, right?”

to the butler.

gratitude, and stepped out the door with a

Gracia’s mother, descended the staircase just in time to witness the exchange and sneered, “She spends Gracia’s

to cut ties with Audrey and her daughter after divorcing her, but

with the guests attending, our family will benefit no matter who Natalie marries. The wedding gift alone will be worth a

is the Wright family expected to support that

Lydia huffed coldly.

clutched the credit card

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Chapter 3

She had forgotten her laptop mouse and

Samuel wanted to wring out every last bit of

her lips as she turned away from

phone buzzed with a message from King, saying.

I’ll find a coffee shop.] Natalie typed back quickly, striding

she approached the spiral escalator, a commotion caught her attention. Security guards. swiftly

half–expecting an

Mr. Howard, right? I heard he’s discussing a takeover at the Global Mall today. The news must

the Global Mall, that makes it

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