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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
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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
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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
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"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?
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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
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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
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"Who is she?" Philip's expression changed when he saw Natalie. The smile he had earlier disappeared, and his face turned grim. Lorelei clutched Natasha's hand and gave a cold stare to Natalie."Grandpa Philip, it's me, Natalie. Don't you recognize me?" Natalie felt a bit uneasy as she answered.However, Philip ignored her, turned to Joshua, and demanded, "Tell me, who is she?"Philip's frustration was apparent. The fact that Joshua had broken his promise by bringing Natalie to the banquet left him incredulous.The banquet hall was filled with guests who couldn't make out the words being exchanged, but the tension in the air was undeniable. The curiosity of everyone present was aroused, and all eyes turned to Philip.Natalie refrained from speaking. She nervously squeezed her hand and cast a timid glance at Joshua, who remained expressionless by her side."Josh... maybe I should go. I might upset Grandpa Philip," Natalie suggested.Joshua gripped Natalie's arm and reassured her
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Natasha smiled amiably. "Grandpa, I'm starving. I haven't eaten all day and I'd like something to eat."If Philip continued to hang around and argue with Joshua, he might get super angry and end up getting sick all over again. Philip gave in to Natasha's insistence and left.After Philip left, Lorelei faced the two of them standing next to each other. She wanted to speak, but the words never came out. Sighing, she simply said, "You better watch out for yourself."With that, Lorelei walked away. Joshua and Natalie were left standing there. He could feel the discreet glances of the nearby guests still lingering on them. He scanned the crowd impatiently.There was a hush of silence as the guests averted their gazes. Although they had been watching for a few moments, no one dared to approach them. So, all they heard was Philip's loud exclamation and nothing else. They saw Natasha smiling, while Natalie had a troubled look that begged for sympathy. Lydia watched from a distance as t
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As soon as Joshua said the name "Jacob", Natasha felt like her throat was being choked, and was unable to breathe properly.Her breathing became somewhat erratic."What's wrong? Do you know him or not?" Joshua spoke, narrowing his eyes. His pupils contracted, and he looked sharp and almost menacing.It seemed like any slight movement from Natasha couldn't escape his gaze."I…" Natasha began.She seemed a bit hesitant but also seemed not at all. Finally, she calmly spoke, "I don't know him.""Don't know him?" Joshua raised an eyebrow.He seemed somewhat incredulous, repeatedly confirming, "You really don't know him?"Natasha nodded, her expression very firm. "I don't know him."She looked somewhat puzzled, her tone confused as she asked, "Who is Jacob? Is he also from the Graysons?"Joshua stared at Natasha motionlessly, as if trying to find a flaw on her face.But Natasha remained calm. Her expression was very normal and without any flaws.Joshua stared for a long time. Eve
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