Chapter 173

That must have been why Gracia came to see her, to speak these words that hung like a thick fog.

Distracted, Natalie accepted the water from Gracia’s hand, intending to take a sip when she caught Gracia’s piercing gaze fixed on her every move.

Having studied psychology and criminology, Natalie was no novice at deciphering micro–expressions.

Something was off about the water.

Giving nothing away, she sipped lightly and casually set the water aside.

Seeing Natalie drink, Gracia let out a silent sigh of relief and continued, “I honestly believe it’s not Nate’s fault. His only mistake was being born into the Howard family at the wrong time. I have nothing against Nate, but Madelyn is truly vile. She pushed my affair into the tabloids and ruined my career! I heard she’s been up to no good with you, too? Getting Sofia to bully you on set?”

Natalie locked eyes with Gracia for a moment, then nodded. Just then, Natalie’s vision blurred, and she reached to massage her temples.

“Feeling unwell?” Gracia inquired, eyeing her closely.

staggered toward the bathroom.

curled at the corners of Gracia’s mouth. The drug Davis had supplied, intended for Brian, was proving effective on Natalie

her, smoothing Natalie’s back, whispering, “Natalie, what’s wrong? Dizzy?

she leaned in close to Natalie. Then she felt a sudden, excruciating pain at the back of her neck and collapsed

that belied the situation, cleaned her lips, and

that she was no longer

to learn.

slightly ajar door echoed through the silence.

Natalie’s gentle

with only the foyer light on. The man entering glimpsed a figure on the bed,

to be so provocative and ready that she hadn’t even undressed herself. Without a

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came to her senses, barely awake. Before

you?” she screamed, “Get

you play coy?” the man laughed, responding in a foreign

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