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.

Natalie staggered

drug Davis had supplied, intended for Brian,

be caring, Gracia followed her, smoothing Natalie’s back, whispering, “Natalie, what’s wrong? Dizzy? You

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

that belied the situation, cleaned her lips, and turned

she was no longer the meek Natalie

seemed to

a knock on the slightly ajar door echoed through

gentle voice

foyer light on. The man entering glimpsed a figure on the bed, clad in a sheer

hadn’t expected Natalie to be so provocative and ready that she hadn’t even undressed herself.

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head, Gracia came to her senses, barely awake. Before she could rise, she felt someone tearing

are you?” she

invited me in. Now you play coy?” the man

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