Harriet was still nimble even though she was wearing a tight-fitting dress. Moving with lightning speed and sharpness, she bent her knee and kicked.Natasha had no time to dodge. She gave in and closed her eyes, but the pain she was expecting never came.She saw Shawn's stocky frame as she opened her eyes. He caught Harriet's leg, and the veins in his wrist bulged. His face was expressionless as if he felt no pain at all.Natasha blinked. She had been on her own for so long that she almost forgot that Shawn was standing right behind her. She wasn't going to be in any danger with him around.Harriet frowned and threw a more lethal punch at Shawn. Shawn didn't move an inch, catching her wrist in a flash.He showed her no mercy. As soon as he had her in his grip, he quickly twisted her wrist in the opposite direction, causing her to wince in pain.Shawn kicked Harriet in the knee with his right foot while she was distracted. She was thrown almost two feet away.Natasha stared at Sh
Natasha got it right away. She put her hand over her mouth and pretended to be surprised. "He had a forged letter of authorization? How can that be?"Marcus snorted. "Why not? Ask Joshua himself. He truly disgraced the Graysons!"Natasha agreed with Marcus' words completely and smiled sarcastically. Joshua had done a whole lot of things to bring shame to the Grayson family.She quickly went back to being the soft-spoken "Mrs. Grayson" she had been.Seeing how surprised she was, Marcus instructed impatiently, "Get out of here!"Natasha didn't budge. She asked cautiously, "So, does Havenfield still have plans to collaborate with the Graysons?"Marcus sneered. "Collaborate? Do the Graysons have no shame at all? Let Joshua know that Havenfield will work with any company in Oceanville but not Grayson Corp! Get him to drop the idea!"Natasha was secretly pleased. A solution to the Toussaints' problem seemed to be within reach. She blurted, "I'm glad to hear that.""Glad?" Marcus look
Natasha watched Marcus' expression as he spoke. He didn't seem as impatient as before.Feeling relieved, she said bluntly, "I want you to help restore the Toussaints' cash flow."Marcus remained expressionless.Harriet, who was standing nearby, muttered scornfully, "You were so arrogant earlier. I thought you might have something of value to offer to Havenfield."You're here begging Havenfield for help, yet you still dare to fight us. How shameless!"Marcus and Natasha heard her loud and clear. Harriet's words were true, and Natasha had no words of protest.Marcus sipped his coffee with no reaction to Harriet's mockery. Natasha understood that his silence meant he agreed with what Harriet was saying."It was our fault. I apologize on Shawn's behalf." Natasha's tone was neither overbearing nor restrained."Mrs. Grayson, you're overreacting." Marcus set his cup down on the table.He inadvertently glanced at the steaming coffee in front of Natasha and pushed the cup toward her. "
"I know you wanted my help, but everything must go moderately, no? You shouldn't have boasted recklessly, even if you were eager."What's the difference between the way you're acting and the way Joshua has cheated by using a fake authorization?" Marcus said in an exasperated tone.Natasha pursed her lips.Marcus gestured and said, "You'd better go. Think twice before speaking and take today as a lesson from me."At first, he thought he had found a kindred spirit. Then, he realized that Natasha was nothing more than an ignorant person.Natasha explained earnestly, "I wasn't boasting. I have a friend who loves coffee—""I'll throw you out now if you don't leave. Don't blame me later for being rude." Marcus waved repeatedly. He didn't want to listen any longer.Natasha wanted to continue. Harriet saw this and wanted to drag her off.Shawn noticed Harriet's move. He quickly got in front of Natasha and blocked her.Harriet was furious and attacked Shawn directly. She threw a viciou
Natasha gaped at Lorelei and Joshua. She was shaken because she hadn't expected to meet them like this. Despite her dislike for Joshua, Natasha had no intention of destroying the Graysons.Though disgusted by their actions, she respected Jacob and would not dismantle what Jacob had worked so hard to protect.The words she spoke were desperate. They were meant only to convince Marcus to help the Toussaints.Natasha could see that Lorelei was shaken to the core. Not only was her face pale, but her legs were shaking, and she was barely able to hold herself upright.Natasha's mind went blank, but she could feel Joshua's fierce stare and the cold vibe he radiated.However, Joshua's reaction was of no concern to Natasha. Lorelei's feelings were all she cared about as she saw Lorelei as a mother figure.It was likely that Lorelei had absorbed all of her words and hadn't missed a thing.Natasha could imagine how heartbroken Lorelei must feel. She had spoken such merciless words when Lor
Marcus stroked his white beard, looking inscrutable as he pretended to grumble, "Harriet, why didn't you remind me?"He turned his attention to Lorelei. "Madam Lorelei, what brings you here today?"Lorelei didn't even bother to look at him. She kept staring at Natasha as if she wanted to hear Natasha's answer.Marcus didn't get angry when he saw Lorelei ignore him. He just watched Lorelei and Natasha with a great deal of interest.After a moment of silence, he finally spoke up, "What's going on? Have you two been arguing?"Natasha saw a hint of glee in Marcus' eyes."You don't have to wait for Natasha's answer. She's still trying to come up with an excuse. Isn't that why she's been quiet for so long?" Joshua's cold voice cut in.He wore a suit and had one hand in his pocket. He stared at Natasha indifferently. Sarcasm dripped from what Joshua said, but Natasha remained silent."Tasha isn't that kind of person," Lorelei murmured."She hasn't come up with an excuse yet, and you'
Lorelei and Marcus stood there in shock. Even Natasha was startled by Joshua's words. She wondered if he was retaliating against her by deliberately revealing her identity.Natasha would be in more danger if more people knew who she was. She glowered at Joshua, who met her eyes unemotionally."What's the matter, Ms. Sullivan? Are you denying it? Mr. Fletcher despises lying above all else. I am an example of someone whom he despises. Do you want to end up the way I did?" Joshua smirked.His words implied that Marcus wasn't going to help her if she didn't admit who she was.Natasha scoffed."Didn't you come to Marcus about something today? You lied to Marcus. Do you think he'll help you?" Joshua stressed every word he spoke.He believed he had Natasha in his pocket and could play with her thoughts with ease. He was forcing her to admit she was working for Professor Nancy.Marcus snorted. He didn't buy it. "Professor Nancy's assistant? You have a lot of nerve saying that, Mr. Grays
"It depends on whether you believe that I'm Professor Nancy's assistant."The confidence in Natasha's tone confused Marcus. He seemed to subconsciously believe Natasha's identity. Perhaps it was the composure in Natasha's demeanor, or perhaps she exuded a hint of a pharmaceutical expert's vibe.Satisfied with Natasha's reaction, Joshua said, "You've misunderstood the incident in which you thought that I had deliberately given a false letter of authorization to Havenfield. I would never do anything like that."You can ask Natasha, Professor Nancy's assistant, if you don't believe me. She's the one who gave me the letter of authorization. The misunderstanding happened because I took the wrong letter."Natasha hadn't expected Joshua to use her identity to whitewash his image. Joshua was indeed crafty."Is it true?" Marcus looked solemn as he waited for Natasha to answer. Joshua was quietly waiting for her answer as well."Oh? Is it?" Natasha smiled thinly.She didn't want Joshua's