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Leaving everything behind and joining the Grayson family seemed quite pitiful now that she thought about it. Natasha's cold face turned somewhat pale. Her lips, drawn on with a bright shade of red lipstick, curved with a hint of helplessness and sadness."Lorelei, don't you think it's weird for Natasha to be so flawless for the past three years? "Since she loves Joshua so much, why would she suddenly ask for a divorce without any regrets?"With unwavering eyes, Natalie looked at Lorelei. Her gaze was so sincere that people would be easily moved by it."Lorelei, I'm doing all this for the good of the Grayson family," she added.However, Lorelei shook her head and said, "Are you really so considerate of the Graysons? "Then, why did you leave when the Graysons were in the most difficult situation? "Do you know how sad Joshua was when you left? Do you know how tough those days were for us?"She did not shy away from the police standing nearby as she spoke loudly. Natalie's e
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He had witnessed everything this time!Joshua strode forward to help Natalie up and check if she had any injuries.Then, he asked gently, "Natalie, are you okay?"Natalie was panicking inwardly. Why did Joshua come back?She stood up awkwardly and tried to maintain her composure.Shaking her head, she replied, "I'm fine."Natasha was also surprised when he heard the man's voice. Why was he suddenly back? Did the conference end so soon?She lowered her gaze to observe the interaction between the two in front of her. Natalie had fallen at just the right moment. "Was it intentional?" Natasha sneered in her heart.Joshua looked up at her and said coldly, "There's no need for you to keep troubling Natalie."Natasha couldn't help raising an eyebrow at his words.Natalie managed to stabilize her emotions.She contemplated quickly and grasped the edge of Joshua's shirt, speaking in a coquettish voice. "Josh, I'm fine. Don't be so harsh on Natasha. She'll be upset."Joshua, alth
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Natalie spoke gently, expressing herself with righteousness."Ms. Sullivan, do you have any evidence to support your claim that this diamond ring was auctioned by your friend?" Thomas asked.Joshua squinted his eyes, his gaze carrying indescribable emotions.Evidence? She assumed Zack had the transaction records, so she decided to give him a call."I think I do. Officer Shaw, please give me a moment. I'll call my friend."With that, mockery filled Natalie's eyes as she thought, "Still pretending? Is she trying to deceive everyone with a fake record? Let's see what evidence she can provide."Natasha dialed Zack's number."Sorry, the number you have dialed is currently out of service. Please try again later."Natasha was momentarily stunned. She dialed the same number again, and after a short while, she heard the same message."Sorry, the number you have dialed is currently out of service. Please try again later."Could Zack have wandered into the wilderness? How come his phone
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"It was me who reported to the police," replied Natalie reluctantly.Natasha's lips curved into a smile as she looked at her, saying, "Do you believe me now?"Although Joshua had previously angered her, she had to admit that she appreciated his honesty. She was more than pleased to see Natalie's confident expression change into uneasiness.Natalie remained silent, a hint of unwillingness flashing in her eyes."This isn't the first time Natalie has wronged me. You should have already investigated the property transfer incident, right?" Natasha directed the question at Joshua, whose expression turned grim."She has repeatedly and wrongly accused me, previously, of transferring property and now stealing the Graysons' diamond ring. "What's it all for? Joshua, I don't believe you can't see through it," she added, sounding resolute.She had to remind him, or else the consequences when Natalie married into the Grayson family could be disastrous.Natalie's eyes filled with even mo
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Before Thomas could reply, his colleagues behind him were already nodding repeatedly and saying, "Rest assured, we won't reveal anything!"Originally, they had not intended to spill. Now, with the butler's polite request, they felt even more embarrassed to say anything.Greg nodded thanks and waved to the bodyguards, who withdrew themselves. Thomas and his colleagues quickly entered the police car and drove away.Natasha withdrew her gaze and looked at Joshua with a cold smile."So, you do feel embarrassed, huh? If you wish to preserve the reputation of the Graysons, I suggest you first learn to see the true face of the woman beside you."With tearful eyes, Natalie stared back and said, "You!"Natasha looked at her with a smile, her eyes overwhelmed with mockery.Seeing the look in her eyes, Natalie was so enraged that she was about to reach out and hit her. But she suddenly remembered that Joshua was still there, so she quickly stopped her action.She then turned to the man
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Natasha glanced indifferently at Natalie, who was on the ground, and then at Joshua, who stood nearby with a grim expression.She was not being ruthless toward Natalie because she wanted to see her reprimanded or abandoned. She simply did not want a woman like her to marry into the Grayson family. She did not want the Graysons to be ruined in her hands, nor did she want Lorelei's condition to worsen due to her actions. That was why she had not spared any mercy.Natasha's eyelashes trembled as she chose to turn and leave, refusing to cause any more unnecessary misunderstandings.Lorelei's condition should be stable by then. And with Joshua back, he would surely take good care of his mother. She no longer wanted to worry about anything unnecessarily and decisively turned to leave.Meanwhile, Natalie sat on the ground and remained silent for a long time. Her heart was pounding, and she did not dare to lift her head to look at the man before her.The Grayson residence was si
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Natalie's heart suddenly tightened, and her face became paler. Her explanation had not worked. Instead, it only made the man angrier.Then, she made up her mind to admit her mistake. With her head lowered, she said, "Josh, it's all my fault. I was wrong."After hesitating for a moment, she choked up and continued, "I was afraid that you'd worry, so I didn't tell you the reason I went abroad back then."Actually, my family went bankrupt, so we had no choice but to go overseas."Joshua's brows remained tightly furrowed."My mom and I spent these three years abroad with no money and home. My mom even fell ill due to excessive worry. "I had to do part-time jobs to earn extra cash. That little money was barely enough for our daily expenses and to treat my mom's illness…"Natalie's tears continued to fall as she spoke, recalling the agonizing times overseas."The medical expenses for my mom's treatment were too high. "I wished I could split every penny in half to spend because
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Joshua first met Natalie at a grand outdoor banquet. At that time, the Graysons not only ruled the roost in Oceanville but also had a prominent position among the numerous aristocratic families in Topola. Because of this, they were also invited to this banquet.At the age of 12, Joshua accompanied his grandfather and brother to the event. He had long forgotten about the family that hosted the banquet, but he remembered the extravagance of the venue, the expensive clothes of the guests, and the luxurious array of food. All the elites were gathered there. Even though he had attended many banquets at a young age, he still appeared timid at this one.With a smile on his face, his grandfather was busy conversing with the gorgeously dressed people around him.Joshua was naturally reserved and somewhat reclusive, unlike his outgoing brother, who had unsurprisingly made a bunch of friends as soon as he arrived at the event. They sat together at a table, chatting and laughing away.
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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
