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Natasha took a glance at the time and was startled to find it was already getting late. She turned to Ryan with a sheepish smile."Oops, sorry. I just noticed how late it's gotten. If I ever get too caught up in experiments in the future, feel free to go ahead and have dinner without waiting for me," Natasha apologized, her words carrying a mix of sincerity and regret.Ryan heard Natasha's words and grabbed his phone, only to discover it was already pretty late. Just like Natasha, he had been fully engrossed in the experiment, completely oblivious to the passing of time."Whoa, it's this late already?" He scratched his head. "I got just as absorbed as you did. I didn't even realize how late it was."Natasha chuckled. "Can't have you skipping meals regularly like me. It's not good for your health."Ryan, responding to the playful tone, gazed at Natasha with a serious look. "Why don't you eat properly, then? In the future, if you eat well, I'll join in. If you skip, then I'll skip
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Natasha gazed across the lab, finding Ryan standing obediently behind her with wide, unblinking eyes. His submissive demeanor created an ache in her heart.Their eyes met.Natasha hesitated, speaking into her phone, "Does it have to be tonight?"Seeing Ryan's adorable expression, she struggled to express that she had other plans. It would surely break his sweet little heart."Apologies, but there's a real urgency for EngenCorp Group to sign today. I'm genuinely sorry about that," Malcolm insisted urgently.Natasha found herself in a dilemma.Ryan noticed Natasha's expression and asked, "Professor, what's wrong? You seem a bit unhappy."She shook her head at Ryan, saying, "It's nothing."Then, she told Malcolm, "I'll take some time to think about it and text you later."Malcolm, having laid out his case, could only hope Natasha might consider it. "Alright, please take your time to think about it."Natasha ended the call."Professor, all done? Let's grab dinner. I've tidied ev
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After Ryan pulled out a chair for Natasha, he took a seat beside her.The room carried a refined and gentle fragrance, wrapping the space in a pleasant mood.Once the two were comfortably seated, Malcolm finally raised his eyes to keenly assess Natasha.In the past, discussions about the collaboration on Tranquilix were always coordinated through the Toussaint family matriarch.Malcolm hadn't encountered this well-known pharmaceutical doctor before and had imagined her to be quite elderly.He had always assumed her to be at least over 50. But today, upon meeting her, he was taken aback by how young she turned out to be.And he had to admit she was beautiful. Though he preferred not to comment on people's looks, Natasha immediately caught his eye when he looked up.Her features were refined and clean, perhaps due to avoiding makeup for experiments before the meeting.Seated in the private room, her face, free from makeup, and poised elegance resembled a carefree daisy.A gust o
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Malcolm nodded as he accepted the contract. "You can leave now."Despite Malcolm's directive, the man seemed uncertain and remained rooted in his spot.Malcolm raised an eyebrow, asking, "Why aren't you leaving? Do you have something to say?"Natasha heard the noise and looked up.The man at the door seemed a bit uneasy. On closer look, there was a hint of dilemma in his eyes.However, as the Toussaint family matter wasn't her concern, she lowered her head again.Malcolm, wearing an irritated expression, urged, "Speak up if you have something to say. Why linger at the door? Don't you see we've got an important guest here?""At the entrance… Mr. Grayson is here to see you," the man mentioned."Mr. Grayson?" Malcolm frowned. "Which Mr. Grayson?"Upon hearing the name, Natasha abruptly lifted her head, pondering if it could be Joshua."Grayson Corporation's president, Joshua Grayson," the man replied.Indeed, it was Joshua. But why was he seeking Malcolm? Natasha narrowed her e
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Ryan kept his eyes on Natasha as she opened the door and left.As Natasha's slender figure slowly disappeared at the doorway, the warmth in Ryan's eyes faded, and he looked away.Malcolm raised an eyebrow, casting a sidelong glance at Ryan from across the room.He hoped to build a better rapport with Ryan, given his role as Professor Nancy's assistant. Strengthening ties with him would undoubtedly be advantageous for the Toussaint family.However, faced with Ryan's stoic and icy demeanor, Malcolm had to put aside the idea of starting a conversation.With Ryan being so distant and unapproachable, Malcolm found it hard to initiate any form of dialogue.Malcolm found himself perplexed by the stark contrast in Ryan's behavior. When dealing with Professor Nancy, he was all smiles and seemingly obedient.Yet, the instant she left, Ryan morphed into this distant and unwelcoming persona.Malcolm shook his head. He was unable to fathom the abrupt change.Ryan had no clue about the thou
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"Just go ahead and hang up. Or, you know, tell Joshua straight up that Radiance Biomed won't grant authorization to the Graysons. Let him put that idea to rest," Natasha asserted firmly."Seriously? Are you sure about this?" Zack asked, a bit skeptical.He continued, "If we withhold authorization from the Graysons this time, you know things could go south—bankruptcy might even be on the table. Can you come to terms with that?""I have absolutely no ties with Joshua anymore. Since there's no connection between us, I won't be handing the Graysons any authorization," Natasha stated firmly, showing no signs of hesitation.Strangely, as Zack heard this, he felt a kind of contentment. It was like the satisfaction of seeing his own daughter finally stepping into adulthood."Okay, if you've made up your mind, I'll confidently shut down Joshua," Zack said before abruptly ending the call.It was as if he was afraid Natasha might have second thoughts.Natasha looked a bit dazed, staring at
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Joshua stood there, looking a bit puzzled with one hand in his pocket and the other holding a cellphone.Natasha frowned. It really was Joshua.As she realized he was standing right in front of her, Natasha instinctively stepped aside, putting some distance between them.Ryan noticed Natasha taking a few steps back, and his curiosity got the best of him. "Professor, what's going on?""We'll wait a bit before heading out," she replied without offering any explanation.Ryan was left puzzled. He followed Natasha's gaze and spotted a man in a dark suit.The man stood tall, hands in his pockets, with a sleek and sharp posture. Even from behind, his demeanor exuded a sense of cold sophistication.Ryan's brow furrowed.Judging by Natasha's expression, she was clearly intentionally avoiding the man in front of them. But why would she be avoiding him?Who was this man? Ryan had numerous questions in his head but found it hard to voice them.Natasha stood at a distance, which was close
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He lifted his eyes and made eye contact with the man by the car.Ryan just casually checked him out. Their eyes met, and he finally got a good look at Joshua's face."Ryan?" Natasha's voice came from inside the car, breaking the moment.Ryan calmly withdrew his gaze."Aren't you coming?" From Natasha's view, all she could see was Ryan staring ahead. She was clueless about what had captured his attention."Let's move." Ryan settled into the car, asking, "Professor, where's your place?""Imperial Heights."With the engine roaring, the car swiftly passed Joshua, leaving only a quick glimpse in its wake.Joshua narrowed his eyes, watching the car drive away. He was still pondering the meaningful expression the guy had given him.But Joshua had never seen that guy before."What's your next move?" Matt's worried voice jolted Joshua from his thoughts.Joshua stayed silent. He turned his gaze back to Regal Repast.Not getting any reply from Joshua, Matt sighed. "Grayson Corporation
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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
