The chief director knew exactly what these people were thinking. They were afraid that their competitors might gain an advantage with the show clothes."It's a common occurrence in competitions," he continued, "These show costumes have information about the designers. Natalie's costume is quite special, it's created by an overseas designer named Wine. She wants to keep her identity a secret, so there's no information about her on the costume."Wine had never heard of such a character in the fashion industry. He was probably just a somewhat talented newcomer.As Hailey looked at Natalie's three costumes again, she suddenly felt that they were just average and not particularly beautiful. The awe-inspiring effect earlier was probably due to the color.On the runway, very few people dared to use a bright red color like this. Most of them were poorly made, with only a few that looked good, which were considered top-notch creations. How could an unknown little designer possibly come up with
Wearing a royal blue floral-themed gown, Hailey leaned towards Natalie and smiled softly, "Natalie, did something happen to Lucas?"Natalie looked at her, her shocked eyes filled with coldness.Hailey didn't hide anything and said, "You guessed it right. Your brother suddenly went crazy probably because of a call I made. I told him you got married and married Oliver instead of me!""You despicable person!"In order to win this competition and eliminate her, Hailey actually used Lucas, regardless of his well-being!Lucas was also Hailey's own brother!Natalie immediately took off the ornament from her hair and dashed out, as if she had gone mad."Number 9! Natalie! Where are you going?! It's your turn on stage!" The show director's heartbreaking voice echoed, loud enough for the entire backstage to hear.However, Natalie completely ignored the director's words and kept running outside, as if she hadn't heard a thing."Should I go instead? Natalie is so spoiled, there's nothing we can d
The metered taxi fare had skyrocketed to over two hundred dollars.The driver glanced at the passenger in the backseat, noticing her attire. She didn't bring a bag, her dress had no pockets, and she didn't have a mobile phone... How was she going to pay him?"How about you get off up ahead? I still need to do business," the driver suggested sympathetically, not wanting to ask her for the fare. However, he couldn't continue to provide her with free rides, or else he'd be at a loss!Natalie paused for several seconds, finally understanding the driver's intention. She took off the platinum bracelet on her wrist and handed it to the driver. "This bracelet is made of platinum, and the diamond is real. Can I use it to pay for the fare? And could you take me to another place?"The driver inspected the bracelet, sighing as he couldn't tell if it was real or fake. "Fine, this will be the last stop. Where to?""The Rosewood Estate."The Rosewood Estate belonged to the top-tier prestigious Mr. W
Oliver couldn't quite explain the feeling in his heart. It felt like cotton was blocking his chest, filled with nothing but jealousy that kept fermenting. It seemed as though there were countless tiny needles inside, dipped in poison, pricking him with a pain that left him breathless.Thousands of words got stuck in his throat, but it was as if not a single sentence could come out."If you don't let go of him, how can I save him?! I'm not a doctor, how can I save him?!"Upon hearing this, Charles instructed two guards to support Lucas.By now, the guards were so terrified that they couldn't utter a word. They had no idea this young boy was Lady's brother, let alone his background. Just a moment ago, they couldn't even see his face properly due to the rain and darkness. They didn't recognize her. Is that Lady? Wasn't she going to participate in a competition? Why did she suddenly come back?!Natalie sighed with relief and collapsed in Oliver's arms, completely drained.Oliver put her i
"I know how to take care of things." Oliver said, this sentences mean: I don't need your interference.Oliver was going back to the master bedroom to keep an eye on Natalie. He could only feel at ease if she was right under his nose.His possessiveness as a man was too strong, not distinguishing between genders or blood relations when it came to seeing someone as an enemy.Before returning to the master bedroom, Oliver paused and turned to Lucas, saying, "If you don't leave, clean yourself up. Don't appear in front of Natalie in this beggar's appearance.""Oliver!" Lucas called out to him. "Leave my sister alone!""Are you an idiot?" Oliver's face was cold and emotionless."You!" How could a man with such an attitude be worthy of his sister!"Lucas, calm down!" Jane stopped Lucas and then turned to Oliver. "Take good care of Natalie and discipline the servants in your yard. The lady of the house can't even recognize it. People who don't know would think you intentionally take it out o
If Jane's brother hadn't encountered any problems, he and Lucas would definitely have shared the same values, making them feel like they had met a long time ago. There was a time when all the socialites in Paykston envied Jane for having a brother with sister-con tendencies. But now, they all make fun of The Watkins family's once glorious young master, who has become a half-dead waste!At the finale of "Top Avenue"As the competition is nearing its end, the final evaluations are conducted, and all the contestants go on stage together. However, the judges and the audience are engaged in discussions.Many people came to the show today for a model named "Natalie", expecting her to be on stage. To their surprise, only nine contestants appeared, and Natalie was nowhere to be seen."Apologies, Natalie had to withdraw from the competition at the last minute, so there are only nine contestants in the final evaluation round," the head of the organizing committee explained to everyone."Withdra
"When I was in primary school, there were several classmates who often bullied me. Lucas, who is four years younger and small in stature, would actually come to our class and fight with boys taller than him, even if he couldn't win, he still said he would avenge me. Later, when we joined the Watson family, Father initially liked Lucas because he was the only son, but then Lucas openly opposed Father in order to protect me, gradually losing Father's favor." Natalie said."What are you trying to say?" Oliver didn't think Natalie was just casually chatting with him.Natalie sat up slightly, looked into Oliver's eyes, and spoke with the sincerest gaze, "Can Lucas stay at the Rosewood Estate? I'm worried when he's outside."Oliver chuckled, "I don't even have a son of my own, and you want me to raise a giant baby?""Oliver, Lucas is very sensible and intelligent. He's not a giant baby!" Natalie voiced her complaint but realized she was asking for a favor, so she forced a smile and tried to
Unbeknownst to Lucas, there were two forces at play in this absolute control. One was Oliver, and the other was Roger.Soon, it was time for dinner. Lucas volunteered to cook for Natalie. Natalie initially didn't want Lucas to tire himself out, but she couldn't resist his insistence and had to compromise.The kitchen door was left open, and the excellent ventilation system prevented the kitchen fumes from spreading to the dining room and living room. Natalie knelt on the sofa, her arm resting on the back of the armchair, watching the young figure in the kitchen with a content and happy expression on her face."Natalie, sit properly!" Oliver's face looked displeased as he slapped her buttocks when she didn't obey."Ah!" Natalie exclaimed in shock, looking at Oliver with disbelief. "Oliver, you hit my butt again!"Oliver lifted his chin, indicating for her to sit properly.Liam, who was watching nearby, found it amusing. The young master couldn't stand it when Lady's gaze was fixed on s
Oliver furrowed his brows, looking at the spaghetti in the thermos.But in his mind, he pictured the seafood soup Natalie used to make.Susan's spaghetti was simple and hadn't changed over the years.Natalie, on the other hand, would carefully consider the pairing and nutritional aspects when cooking and use more diverse ingredients."I'll eat it later," Oliver said.Susan's eyes lit up with joy, and she sweetly smiled at Oliver. "As long as you want to eat it, I can make it for you from now on!"Oliver's brow twitched imperceptibly upon hearing "from now on", feeling an inexplicable resistance, and Natalie crossed his mind."Susan, I called you here to ask about this. What's going on?" Oliver took out his phone, displaying the news article about him and Susan."I... I just came back to the country and needed some attention and publicity, so... I'm sorry, I didn't know the netizens would speculate like this." Susan subconsciously glanced at Oliver. Although he often appeared expressio
"Because Zoey is so good at makeup, and there's only Jacob in our group, how could I lend you makeup." Jane's smile is mischievous, as if it were a joke, making people feel no disgust, "You have Zoey's makeup technology, we use cosmetics to make up for Jacob's poor aesthetic, just to even out the odds!"Zoey chuckled, thinking that Jane, the former top socialite, was indeed not bragging. She managed to manipulate people without offending anyone unrelated, hitting the target precisely."Jane, aren't you going to scold me to death?" Jacob exclaimed in anger.His hands trembled as he applied blush on Natalie's cheeks. Having never done makeup for a woman before, he was already nervous, and then there was a woman next to him who kept making sarcastic remarks.Jane laughed, "You won't die, but you might feel happier."Lily looked at Natalie, hoping she would speak up and exchange props with her, but Natalie closed her eyes and allowed Jacob to do her makeup as if she hadn't heard anything.
"Lily!" Sharon frowned and reprimanded her.Lily pretended to suddenly understand, "Ah! I'm sorry, did I say something wrong?"Zoey looked at these two people and a hint of mockery flashed in her eyes. She had seen through the tricks of these young people as if watching a show.Jane sneered at Lily and her lips moved slightly as she quietly asked Natalie, "Natalie, do you think I should throw this lunch in her face?"Natalie calmly held Jane's wrist and calmed her down.It wouldn't be good for Jane's reputation if she were to have conflict with Lily in front of so many people.Instead, Natalie smiled and said, "Why do you care about what I do with my husband? Are you interested in my husband? Whether or not I cook for him, isn't it my freedom to decide?" If Natalie's husband were an ordinary person, it would be fine, but unfortunately, he's Oliver. If she speaks carelessly, she could easily be labeled as someone who harbors ill intentions towards him, becoming the laughingstock and g
Jacob was shocked, his captivating fox eyes widened, "You...""Jane won the National Junior Amateur Shooting gold medal prize in high school. Haven't you heard of it?" Natalie said as she picked up the note to read it.Jacob was still stunned and thought, "I've only heard that Jane used to fight and go to bars. Who knew this girl would also play with guns? Is this a joke?""Both fighting and shooting? What's the point of being reincarnated as a woman?" Jacob couldn't help but comment."Just to make you feel ashamed. A man who wasted three bullets!" Jane laughed, her beauty extraordinary.Look down on my best friend? I'll curse you until you question your life!Natalie spread out the notes and said, "There are seven words."NPC Reminder: "Not every clue is a valid one."Jacob had an expression of "what the hell."What's the point of a clue if it's invalid?!The directing team loves this kind of teasing plotlines."How can we tell what this
Although the online photos didn't reveal Oliver's face or provide any indication of who he was, Natalie recognized him at first glance. It was the man she had once shared a bed with.He was the man who said he had work that night when she called."Natalie, don't overthink it. Maybe that's not Oliver? You can call him and ask." Jane advised, though she was already cursing Oliver inwardly."That person is Oliver." Natalie lowered her gaze and sneered. She recognized the cufflink he was wearing, the one she had given him.Not only that cufflink, but almost everyone in Paykston's upper circles knew that Mr. Windsor's most commonly used car was a top-of-the-line Rolls-Royce Phantom, with a black body and subtle luxury, bearing the license plate "7".And the car that was exposed online met all the requirements for Oliver's vehicle!"Take your positions, we're about to start!" The director's team urged.Lily touched up her makeup and walked over with a smile. "N
When Natalie finished her class and arrived at the recording site, most of the other guests had already arrived. The area was cordoned off, and there were many onlookers standing outside the designated area, including students from other universities who had rushed over after hearing the news.Natalie spotted someone in one of the guest's seats from a distance, her gaze flickered and then she smiled with joy, "Jane!"Jane stood up and embraced Natalie as she ran towards her.The surrounding students whispered to each other:"Natalie is also a guest?""Natalie's beside Jane? I can't believe it!""Who is that person? Such a strong presence!" "You don't know Jane? The former top socialite was not boasting." "Because birds of a feather flock together, beautiful people naturally become best friends with other beautiful people, right?" "Jane, why did you agree to be on a variety show?" Natalie asked, puzzled. Jane's personality was clearly not s
"This way to your seat." the assistant said to the tall man behind him.Even with sunglasses on, Natalie still recognized him at first glance. He was Joseph, the country's top male international supermodel!With wheat-colored skin and not particularly delicate features, he exuded absolute sophistication, making him a darling of several luxury brands. He had an inherent sense of nobility, fitting for a male model."If all goes well, we should be finished filming today and return home the same day. You will have a day off tomorrow, and the day after tomorrow, you'll join the team to record the variety show." Emily stopped mid-sentence when she noticed Natalie's peculiar gaze.She followed Natalie's line of sight and locked eyes with Joseph, who had taken off his sunglasses.After a moment of bewilderment, Emily averted her gaze and continued discussing the schedule and today's points of attention with Natalie.Joseph casually spun his sunglasses on his fingerti
"Mrs. Windsor, are you going to deny it after hugging me?" Oliver said, his emotions unclear."What do you mean by ‘deny it after hugging'? What is there to deny?" Natalie replied, confused.Confronted with Natalie's baffled expression, Oliver instinctively pulled her into his arms and gave her a kiss.Natalie subconsciously glanced toward the company's entrance gate, and sure enough, she saw multiple pairs of curious eyes staring at them.Quickly, Natalie pulled Oliver toward the car, her ears burning red.Meanwhile, Oliver stood motionless, allowing Natalie to pull and tug, like a sulking child.Natalie looked up at the sky in disbelief, wondering what this man was up to. Suddenly, a thought flashed in her mind. She tiptoed and quickly pecked Oliver's lips, whispering softly, "Darling, shall we go home?"Her voice, unbeknownst to Natalie herself, carried a gentle warmth, sounding almost coquettish. Oliver had originally intended to defy her and stand th
"Go and apologize to her!" Just minutes before Storme brought Lily to apologize, Emily had discovered that Lily was the one who had used an employee card to enter and had brushed shoulders with Mrs. Watson. "Emily, Natalie, I'm truly sorry. Lily made a mistake today. She didn't recognize Mrs. Watson and thought she was one of Natalie's relatives with an urgent matter. That's why she brought her in. We came to apologize!" Storme, being a top-tier agent at HHY, possessed excellent skills and emotional intelligence.Lily sincerely apologized to Natalie, echoing Storme's explanation.Emily and Natalie exchanged a subtle glance- they were surely lying!Emily's smile remained unchanged as she said, "What a coincidence indeed! Lily brought in Mrs. Watson to create a scene. It seems even the security guards didn't hear anything. If I hadn't made the call, they might not have come at all."What did she mean by "Lily brought in Mrs. Watson to create a scene"! Emily k