"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?
Joshua frowned and looked up coldly."I invited Tasha here. Do you want to drive her away?" Lorelei's voice was stern. She had just come downstairs and couldn't find Natasha anywhere. She had to ask around, only to find out that so much had happened downstairs just now!Lorelei obviously didn't believe that Natasha would have pushed Natalie. She was certain that the latter had played a trick to frame Natasha!Later, when Lorelei heard from the madam of the Zahn family that Joshua had already taken Natasha away, she became even more anxious. She immediately followed the direction given by the guests to find this place. As soon as she came in, she heard Joshua telling Natasha to leave.Seeing Lorelei standing at the courtyard entrance, Joshua's expression changed, and he couldn't utter a word of reproach. "Mom, why are you here?"Lorelei responded, "If I don't come, you'll just end up mistreating Tasha, won't you? Just because she's good-natured, does that give you the right to tr
In the banquet hall, the crowd remained packed together as if nothing had happened. As Natasha followed behind Lorelei into the banquet hall, all eyes turned to her at the same time.Standing on the side, Natalie immediately caught sight of Natasha. Her eyes filled with hatred as she watched Natasha follow behind Lorelei, and her fists clenched tightly.She had no clue what Natasha had done to Lorelei to make her trust and protect her so blindly.Lorelei seemed to sense the attention and held Natasha's hand tighter. "Tasha, don't be afraid. I've got your back."Natasha raised an eyebrow and smiled. She then nodded and said, "Lorelei, I'm not afraid."Seeing Natasha smile so brightly, Natalie's fists clenched even tighter.After the two of them entered the banquet hall, Joshua also walked in with a somber expression. He already had a cold appearance, and with his mixed emotions at this moment, no one could tell what he was thinking. Natalie saw Joshua appear at the door and im