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.

a word, Natalie staggered toward the

Davis had supplied, intended for Brian, was

her, smoothing Natalie’s back, whispering, “Natalie,

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

rinsed her mouth with calmness that belied the situation, cleaned her

had warned Gracia once that she was no longer the meek Natalie of the past, but

seemed to learn.

on the slightly ajar door echoed

Natalie’s gentle voice

man entering glimpsed a figure on the

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

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to her senses, barely awake. Before she could rise, she felt someone tearing at

she screamed, “Get

in. Now you play coy?” the man

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