Natalie walked into the ballroom slowly while holding onto Joshua's arm with a smile that she couldn't suppress.Everyone at the party turned to stare at the intimate couple.Natalie noticed the stares of everyone around her. There was shock, confusion, envy, and many other strange emotions that she couldn't understand.She couldn't help but feel nervous under the gaze of so many strangers.Her eyelashes, which were long and voluminous after applying many careful coats of mascara, fluttered rapidly as she couldn't stop blinking from nerves. She also tightened her grip on Joshua's arm.Tristan noticed Natalie's nerves and whispered, "Don't be nervous."Natalie nodded and managed to force a smile."The woman standing next to Mr. Grayson isn't his wife, is it? What's going on? Did they get a divorce? Did he finally dump that burden of a wife?" someone in the crowd whispered. The crowd around them began to gossip fervently among themselves as they speculated about the nature of Jo
Lydia's mind immediately raced to the prominent Lovelace family in Oceanville, but she couldn't recall anyone named Natalie. Her face showed mixed emotions as she spoke with a probing tone. "I haven't seen you in Oceanville before." It wasn't certain if Natalie had sensed Lydia's suspicions or if she was deliberately disclosing her identity. She blinked her eyes and said, "I've only been in Oceanville for a short period, so it's normal that you haven't seen me around." After a brief pause, she added, "I've just returned from abroad. Before going abroad, I stayed with the Sullivan family in Topola and never visited Oceanville."Lydia's heart skipped a beat upon hearing that. "You're from the Sullivan family in Topola? The esteemed pharmaceutical lineage?" Natalie lowered her head and gave a faint smile, appearing humble. "The Sullivan family can't quite reach the level of a pharmaceutical lineage. They're just more familiar with pharmaceuticals through generations of expertise.
"Oh, so it's her!" Xenia Lawson looked surprised. She gently covered her mouth as if she had just found out the truth.She looked at Natasha with a disdainful expression and said, "Then why is she still shamelessly attending the banquet? She was kicked out by the Grayson family and yet she still has the nerve to come. How shameless." Although she didn't say these words directly to Natasha, she was obviously referring to her. Hearing that, Lydia chuckled, "Who knows? Some people just have thick skin, and there's nothing you can do about it. If she wasn't so thick-skinned, how could she become Mrs. Grayson? Don't you think so?""Indeed. In this world, only those with thick skin can get everything they want." Xenia ran her hand through her hair. "Unfortunately, my family has always taught me to be gracious and elegant. They won't allow me to do such embarrassing things. Otherwise, I'd definitely learn how to be as thick-skinned as her."Natasha looked up and saw the two people fixi
"Natasha, where are you going?" Natalie shot her a sideways glance. Natasha narrowed her eyes as she looked at the person. She was surprised to find it was Natalie again.Lydia and Xenia saw Natalie approaching and quickly moved to stand beside her, exclaiming, "Natalie, you're here!"Natasha instantly understood why these two had inexplicably come to humiliate her. It turned out it to be Natalie's doing! She couldn't help but sneer. She had tried to avoid Natalie as much as possible, but the latter still came to provoke her."Do you think this is fun?" Natasha questioned."Shouldn't I be asking you that?" Natalie replied with hostility. Her eyes were filled with disdain. Her condescending demeanor made it seem like she was looking down on a mere ant. She added, "Natasha, do you think this is fun? Don't you feel embarrassed chasing after Josh like this?""Exactly! We were just about to criticize you outright. Yet, here you are, standing as if you have done no wrong. You truly
Natasha's face remained calm. She knew she couldn't defend herself. She had indeed pushed Natalie just now. Even if she tried to explain, Lydia and Xenia who were standing nearby would likely take Natalie's side. They might even lie and insist she had intentionally pushed Natalie. In that case, she couldn't argue back.Just as Natasha had expected, before she could say anything, Xenia eagerly interjected, "Natasha, not only are you jealous, but you're also so ruthless to push Natalie! If I hadn't stopped you, Natalie would have been injured!"She deliberately spoke loudly as she feared the others around might not hear her.The onlookers formed a circle and their murmurs grew louder, just as Natalie had anticipated. Their gazes at Natasha held no pretense of respect.Natasha didn't bother to defend herself. She simply walked over and said, "My dear, get up quickly. Don't lie on the ground. Is this how you want to be seen, lying on the floor in your dress? It's not good for your im
Natalie remained silent. The people around Natalie saw that she wasn't speaking and were momentarily confused.Lydia obviously didn't believe it. She asked, "Natalie, is what Natasha said true?"Natalie secretly rolled her eyes in disbelief. She didn't expect Lydia to be so silly. Her silence was an implicit acknowledgment. However, this idiot had to ask her again, forcing her to confess.Natalie hesitated and was unsure of what to say. She pursed her lips. Just as she was about to speak and cover up the situation, a male voice suddenly sounded."What are you all gathered here for?" Joshua's gaze was cold.The people surrounding them saw Joshua approaching and immediately made way for him.Joshua walked to the center of the crowd and saw Natasha standing there. He narrowed his eyes. "How did you manage to get into the banquet?" His eyes were filled with deep disgust.Natasha didn't answer and completely ignored Joshua.Observing Natasha's reaction, Joshua instantly grew furious
However, Natalie was no fool. No matter how wealthy this man in front of her might be, he wouldn't compare to Joshua. She was well aware of Joshua's status in Oceanville."I'm sorry. I have some things to take care of today. If you'd like to get to know me, perhaps another time?" Natalie's face wore a polite smile.Yakov's expression changed instantly, but he was persistent. "How about we exchange WhatsApp contacts? We can make plans for another day."Natalie smirked as she saw right through Yakov's intentions.She knew that the more pursuers she had, the more options she had. If it were a few days ago, she would probably have given him her WhatsApp. In that case, if Joshua let her down, she would still have other options. However, now she clearly had a better suitor by her side, Zack. The man in front of her was simply worlds apart from Zack. At this moment, she felt nothing but disdain for Yakov."My phone isn't with me." Natalie smiled and walked out of the banquet hall, leav
"Say it in the banquet hall?" Joshua found it amusing. "Don't you feel embarrassed?""Why would I be embarrassed?" Natasha asked casually. She didn't understand what Joshua meant."Do you want me to reveal all those things you've done in front of all the guests?" Joshua's eyes were filled with disgust.He then continued, "You have no shame and no sense of embarrassment. However, the Grayson family can't afford to be humiliated like this.""Those things I've done?" Natasha didn't understand if Joshua was referring to Natalie framing her for stealing the diamond ring, Natalie's coming to Everwood to cause trouble, or Natalie deliberately picking a fight with her at the banquet. All these things were all done by his first love, but now they had all become her mistakes."You know best what you've done. Don't play dumb in front of me," Joshua said with a look of disgust.Hearing that, Natasha raised an eyebrow. "I don't know. How would I know what accusations you're throwing at me?