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Who's the Substitute Now? Chapter 180
"The incident about the letter of authorization is over. There's no point in going pursuing it anymore."It's better to think about how we can get the authorization again. That's the whole point," Joshua quickly spoke in Natalie's defense.Natalie was relieved when she heard Joshua speak up for her. She looked up at Philip and waited for his reaction.Philip's expression was unreadable. "Forget it. I won't hold you responsible."Natasha was surprised at the outcome. Philip had decided not to pursue the matter after Natalie played the victim.In the three years she had been married into the Grayson family, Natasha had had no contact with Philip other than to take care of him daily.She knew nothing of Philip's nature. She had no idea what Philip's thoughts could be when the anger on Philip's face was instantly gone."Thank you, Grandpa Philip!" Natalie smiled and looked gratefully at Joshua. She quietly held his hand under the table.Joshua had mentioned that Philip was a very o
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"You used to blame me for not helping the Graysons back then. Isn't Natasha doing the same thing?" Natalie looked earnestly at Lorelei and seemed somewhat hurt.Lorelei refused to believe Natalie. Her heart was in Natasha's defense, but the words caught in her throat. Natasha had already said she couldn't do it.Lorelei dropped her head silently.Joshua's expression remained unchanged.He had expected that Natasha would say no. After all, when he invited her to dinner at Gwen's restaurant and then to Philip's banquet in exchange for the authorization letter, Natasha declined.What he didn't expect was that Natasha didn't even want to explain herself. She seemed completely indifferent.Joshua's eyes narrowed as he remembered Natalie's words earlier. Natasha couldn't possibly care about the Graysons anymore. She already had Zack.His hand tightened on the wine glass. The pressure seemed as if it could shatter the glass in the blink of an eye."Tasha, are you not willing to help o
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Joshua would not be wearing that expression if what Natalie said was false.Natalie was about to say something else but was interrupted by Lorelei. "Tasha."Natasha turned her head. Her cold expression softened at the sight of Lorelei. She didn't care about anyone present but Lorelei. Lorelei was one of the reasons for her hesitation."Are you really not going to help the Graysons?" Lorelei had mixed feelings about the situation.She hoped that Natasha would agree to help the Graysons so she could confirm that Natasha was not the person Natalie described.Natasha was afraid of the look on Lorelei's face right now. She couldn't quite put it into words. Maybe it was the fear of disappointing Lorelei, or maybe it was the fear that Lorelei's mental state would get worse because of it.She pursed her lips, thought for a while, and still said nothing.Suddenly, Natalie's voice interrupted Natasha's surging feelings. "Lorelei, I immediately thought of calling Zack to help the Graysons
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Everyone at the dining table widened their eyes, looking at Philip.Were they really kicking Natasha out?Even Natalie was dumbfoundedly staring at Philip, shocked into silence.Upon hearing his words, Natasha lifted her head to look at Philip. "Are you kicking me out?"Lorelei was the first to react.Hurriedly, she said, "Dad, what are you doing? It's your 70th birthday today. Can't we all happily enjoy a meal together? Why must you let the youngsters move you to anger?"Besides, there are so many guests watching us. If you just kick our daughter-in-law out like this, how will people view our family in the future if word gets out?"Philip snorted. "Do you find it embarrassing? If you feel embarrassed, why did you seduce other men? If you're going to do such things, you can't be afraid of embarrassment!"Aggravated, Philip said, "Her presence here is a disgrace to our family. With her around, how can we maintain any dignity?"Trembling, Natasha replied calmly, "Let me repeat t
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His gaze swept over them like a sharp blade.Just like that, the guests instantly turned their heads away.Joshua's glare was downright scary.Lydia couldn't help but mutter to herself, "They're just glancing at Natalie. He's way too doting on her."She'd never seen Joshua protect a woman like that before. Was Natalie really his first love?"Can't I be rich?" Natasha smirked. "So just because I have money to buy these things, it means I've been seducing men?"Natasha continued, a sly grin forming, "So, you think that if a woman has money, she's just spending men's money?"No wonder you're always mooching off the Grayson family and not working. It's because deep down, you think spending men's money is normal."You spend all day thinking about how to make desserts to please men, believing the happier you make them, the more money you'll get. Do you think there's any meaning to the way you're living?""You—" Natalie was boiling with anger. "I'm not like that. That's your mindset!
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Natasha furrowed her brow as she glanced at the man.At first glance, he appeared rather ordinary, with an appearance that barely could be considered handsome.However, upon a second look, one could see the mesmerizing, wicked glint hidden in his narrow eyes.He gave off a sinister vibe, and the contrast between his handsome appearance and his wicked gaze was striking.Many wealthy families in Oceanville whom Natasha had met during her three years at the Grayson family flashed through her mind, but she did not recognize the man before her.Was he here to join the fun?Natasha couldn't be bothered with him. She withdrew her gaze and bent down a little to look at Lorelei."Lorelei, I'm sorry I couldn't fulfill your wish today. Please take care of your health in the future," she said gently.Lorelei was visibly conflicted, and after much hesitation, she finally said, "Tasha, why don't you sit down and finish your meal before leaving?"Natasha smiled faintly. "There's no need for
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Although Natasha heard everything they had said, she was unaffected, feeling nothing but annoyance at the man before her.Yakov was about to speak, but Natasha interrupted him, saying, "I don't think I know you. Although I don't know why you're blocking my way, please move aside if you don't need anything."Yakov was unfazed. "Where are you going, Mrs. Grayson?"Natalie noticed the commotion on Natasha's side. She wondered why she hadn't left yet despite saying that she would.Was Natasha coming back? They had already kicked her out yet she still refused to leave.It annoyed Natalie greatly."What's it to you where I'm going? Please move aside." Natasha looked coldly at Yakov, her patience wearing thin."It seems like you were just in an argument. I wonder if you're leaving because of that?" Yakov looked at her."How is that any of your business? Are we even close?" Natasha corrected her initial impression of him.He was not a handsome man. He was nothing but a scoundrel."I'
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As Philip had ordered them, the bodyguards immediately stepped forward and grabbed Natasha's arm upon Natalie's command.The guests nearby were startled. "What's going on? Did the bodyguard grab the wrong person?"Some even stood up, craning their necks to figure out exactly what was going on.Gossip spread like wildfire in all directions, and the elegant music in the banquet hall couldn't conceal the whispers anymore.A tall bodyguard rushed forward, causing even Yakov, who was standing nearby, to involuntarily take two steps back.Seeing them grab Natasha's arm, Yakov raised his eyebrows in surprise. However, after retreating, he merely stood there, doing nothing to stop the bodyguards.There was even a faint smile on his face, and it was hard to tell what he was thinking from his devilish eyes.The burly bodyguard grabbed Natasha. As he was rather strong, she couldn't break free even though she tried to."Natalie, what are you doing? I haven't even left the banquet hall yet,
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He didn't know where this sense of loss came from, but it hung over Joshua like a low-pressure system and seemed impossible to dispel. His expression visibly darkened. Yet, he seemed to want to maintain his dignity and didn't want Natasha to discern his sense of loss. So Joshua pursed his lips, forcefully suppressing the feeling and putting on a blank expression. He seemed indifferent to Natasha's proposed condition."How about it? Does Mr. Grayson need more time to consider?" Natasha sat calmly in her chair, tilting her head slightly. She was confident this time that Joshua would definitely agree. Although she felt a bit uneasy about using Philip's life as leverage against Joshua, she believed it was the best option at the moment. Given Joshua's personality, using trivial things as leverage wouldn't pose any threat to him. Besides family members' lives, everything else was insignificant to him. She had no other choice.As Natasha spoke, her eyebrows furrowed lightly, and her
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As soon as Joshua heard Natasha mention there were conditions, he instantly had a bad feeling. Although Natasha didn't explicitly state the conditions, Joshua understood that they definitely wouldn't be easy."What conditions are you talking about?" He propped his chin up with his hand, looking at Natasha seriously.Natasha smiled and raised her lips. "What are the conditions? You should know."Joshua was slightly stunned. He knew what the conditions were?He furrowed his brows earnestly, trying hard to figure out what conditions Natasha was talking about.Could it be…"Are you trying to make it a condition to drive Natalie away from the Grayson Villa?" Joshua raised an eyebrow. Considering recent events, Joshua couldn't think of any other conditions.As soon as this was said, Natasha was momentarily dumbfounded.What was he talking about?Natasha tried to find a word to describe Joshua's thoughts, but after a long time, she couldn't bring herself to say it. Joshua's train of
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Natasha blinked her eyes. It seemed that Joshua was anticipating her rejection in advance."Since you can enter the Sullivan residence, your relationship with them must be extraordinary."It's not like people with Joshua's and Natalie's status could enter. But Natasha could, which undoubtedly indicated that she still had something to hide from him."Since you have this relationship with the Sullivans, helping Grandfather should be a simple matter."As soon as these words came out, Natasha sneered, "Simple matter?""Although I do have some connection with the Sullivans, it's not to the extent where I can freely arrange the Sullivans miracle worker's schedule."The position of the Sullivan's miracle worker is well-known. Since you are aware of it, you shouldn't say such things. You're overestimating me."Natasha was blatantly lying and trying to deceive Joshua."Someone with the status of the Sullivan's miracle worker would only save someone if he wanted to. If he doesn't have th
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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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"Please help us remove all these dishes and replace them with some new ones." Natasha pointed to the dishes on the table.The waitress was startled, instinctively asking, "Is there any problem with these dishes? Please point them out, and we will correct them immediately."Natasha smiled gracefully. "No, there's nothing wrong."It was just that these dishes accidentally touched Joshua's nerve."Is it because the dishes don't suit your taste?" the waitress continued to inquire."Not really." Natasha shook her head.Although, she hadn't even taken a bite. She didn't even know if these dishes were good or not.If Joshua's gaze hadn't been so intimidating, she would have tried them so as not to waste them.Next time, she had to bring Austin to try the dishes at this restaurant."So what's wrong with these dishes? We can convey your feedback to the kitchen, or we can replace them with new dishes for you free of charge. Would that be acceptable to you?" the waitress asked.The wait
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Joshua's tone sounded casual and his expression indifferent, as if discussing something unrelated to him. Yet, it gave the impression that he was talking about his own affairs."Is it worth it?" Natasha murmured, repeating the question.Perhaps because Joshua exuded a melancholic air, Natasha stopped in her tracks and earnestly answered the question. "If this mother is willing to do it, then it must be worth it."Upon hearing this, Joshua looked at her, his melancholy seeming to deepen."Is that so? Do you also think that everything this mother does is worth it?"The sorrowful expression in his eyes seemed so thick that it was unbreakable.Natasha was surprised to see Joshua like this. She didn't understand why Joshua had suddenly changed."A parent's love for their child involves careful planning. Every mother who selflessly sacrifices for her child is great…"Natasha considered her tone carefully. "A mother who wholeheartedly loves her child would do this, wouldn't she?"Bef
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They were different people.In a flash, Natasha instinctively pushed him away.She stood up straight, her tone serious as she said, "Joshua, please behave yourself." Her gentle fingers brushed against Joshua's shirt, seemingly carrying her fresh fragrance with it.The sudden push caught Joshua off guard.Looking up, he found Natasha wanting to keep her distance from him as if he were a ferocious beast.This look even made Joshua doubt himself. Was he that bad to warrant such a reaction from her?Before he could come to a conclusion, Natasha had already picked up her bag, seemingly ready to leave."If Mr. Grayson has nothing else to do today, I'll be taking my leave first."Joshua's behavior just now caught her off guard.Anyway, from the looks of it, he probably wouldn't agree to a divorce.Since Joshua had made up his mind, it was pointless for her to linger here. It was better to go home and avoid hearing any more of Joshua's "seductive" words."Wait," Joshua called out
