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Who's the Substitute Now? Chapter 425
Ryan was just about to retrieve the food he had brought from the car when he noticed Joshua, who appeared unusually serious and unfriendly.Meanwhile, Terry seemed oblivious to the tension. After instructing the bodyguard to unload the food, he hurried to Joshua and asked, "Mr. Grayson, if everything is all right, shall we start serving the meals?"Joshua remained silent with his lips pressed together.It was only when Terry looked up that he saw Ryan. His eyes narrowed as he studied Ryan's face. There was a sense of familiarity, but he had no recollection of where he had seen Ryan before.Terry hadn't expected Ryan to bring food with him. Sensing the tense atmosphere, he wisely refrained from saying anything.After a brief moment, Ryan lightened the mood with a smile and a question. "Mr. Grayson, are you here to see a doctor? Do you have a heart condition? Dr. Sullivan specializes in cardiac care and could be very helpful."His words subtly implied his close relationship with Da
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The way Natasha stared at Joshua burned with emotion. Joshua knew he certainly had a place in Natasha's heart.Growing impatient with Joshua's silence, and partly because Ryan had been suppressing his feelings for Natasha for so long, he blurted out, "Do you still feel something for Natasha?"He stared at Joshua, waiting for him to answer.Perhaps Natasha's smile earlier had affected Joshua. He considered the question, but it lasted only a moment.He smirked in response. He was all too familiar with Natasha's game of playing hard to get and wasn't going to fall for it that easily."I've never felt anything for Natasha," Joshua said coldly.He wanted to distance himself from her as much as he could. She was just a substitute for Natalie, so developing feelings for Natasha would mean betraying Natalie."Is that so? Then why did you bother coming all this way and even buying takeout for Ms. Sullivan? And why are you spending so much on takeout for everyone?" Ryan asked.Although i
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Joshua returned to Grayson Villa feeling depressed.From a distance, he noticed someone standing near the window wall. He realized it was Lorelei when he got closer.She looked lonely and dazed as she stared out the window. Joshua could even see the weariness on her face as if she had grown old all of a sudden."What are you doing, Mom?" Joshua asked as he walked in and removed his suit jacket. One of the housekeepers took the jacket and hung it up for him.Ella quickly brought Joshua a cup of coffee when she saw him return. "Mr. Grayson, I just made coffee. Why don't you have some?""No, thanks," Joshua declined. He shoved it aside and walked toward Lorelei and said, "It's late. Why are you here alone rather than sleeping?"Lorelei glanced up at Joshua but didn't answer. Joshua wasn't angry even though she was ignoring him. He followed her gaze outside but found nothing remarkable."Mom, there's no moon tonight. What are you looking at? If you want to enjoy the view of the moon
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Lorelei was baffled by Joshua's inability to recall how Natasha had helped the Graysons."Do you remember who gave us the letter of authorization? Did it just magically appear? You should remember how to show gratitude!" Lorelei bellowed.Her anger mounted as she pounded the table.Tension quickly filled the room as Lorelei and Joshua faced off. Meanwhile, Ella quietly set down the tray of fruit and stepped back, choosing not to get involved."If you're feeling alone, why not consider Nat—"Joshua's voice trailed off as memories of Natalie's deceit flooded his mind. He loathed mentioning her.After a deep breath, he declared, "I'm heading back to the office."Joshua grabbed his suit jacket from the coat rack and donned it. As he departed, his shoulder brushed against a bodyguard hurrying toward the house."Hello, Mr. Grayson," the bodyguard greeted with a quick nod before he hurried into the house."Josh, come back," Lorelei called out."No, I have some work to do in the offi
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After glancing at Joshua, Lorelei gestured toward the gate and instructed the bodyguard, "Go ahead. Bring Ms. Lovelace in.""Got it!" the bodyguard replied before heading for the gate.As the gate swung open, a fancy car pulled up.Lorelei was a bit taken aback seeing the car from the doorway. She hadn't expected Natalie to arrive in such a luxurious car, especially considering she'd only been with Joshua for a few months.During Natasha's time at Grayson Villa, she had always been driven around, but never in such an opulent vehicle. Lorelei couldn't help but notice the difference in how Joshua was treating Natalie.Meanwhile, Joshua was equally surprised. He had never seen the car before. His leather shoes made no sound as he cautiously approached it.When the car door opened, Randy was the first to step out. He was dressed formally and had a pair of silver-rimmed glasses on. His composed demeanor radiated a sense of maturity and reliability.Lorelei glanced at Joshua. She foun
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Joshua was shocked when he saw Natalie looking disheveled and miserable. He quickly went over and scooped her up.Surprised by the sudden lift, Natalie let out a little exclamation and said, "Josh… I'm fine. You don't have to carry me, especially with so many people around."Natalie pretended to feel embarrassed and buried her face in his arms."This is far from fine! You're badly hurt!" Joshua said firmly as he carried Natalie inside the house. "Quick! Call the doctor!"Lorelei felt a twinge of discomfort as she watched Joshua carry Natalie inside. But her concern heightened when she noticed the injury on Natalie's leg.Blood drops marked the path where Joshua had carried Natalie in his arms. Despite her personal feelings toward Natalie, Lorelei was aware that getting medical help was the priority at that moment.Joshua helped Natalie sit down once they were inside the house. He felt a whirlwind of emotions as he stared at her blood-stained pants.Natalie noticed his expression
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Lorelei knew Natalie was putting on a front even though she seemed fragile. Still, Lorelei couldn't bring herself to scold Natalie or ask her to leave because of the injuries she was suffering from."Let's tend to the wounds first," Lorelei said helplessly before retreating upstairs to escape her presence.Carly, who was impatient by nature, couldn't sit still when she heard Natalie claim her injuries had been an accident. She exclaimed, "Accident? You were abducted!"Joshua turned and interrupted with a grave look on his face. "Say that again. Did you just say abducted?""Yes, Natalie was taken to an abandoned factory. Those bruises on her were caused by those thugs," Carly said worriedly. "Why would you be so foolish as to keep something this serious to yourself?"Had Carly been through such an ordeal, she would have wanted everyone to know—especially her father so she could extort some money from him.Natalie waved urgently behind Joshua as a signal for Carly to stop talking.
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However, when Joshua saw how Natalie looked and remembered what she had said earlier, he began to dislike her less.To keep him from worrying about her, Natalie had hidden her suffering and the fact that she had been abducted. Everything she said was in consideration of the Graysons.…Daniel was finally done seeing all his patients. He rubbed his shoulder as he walked over to Natasha.Meanwhile, Natasha and Ryan had just helped the lost little girl reunite with her mother.Noticing that Daniel had finished with his patients, Ryan quickly approached him and asked, "Daniel, are you feeling tired? Let me give you a shoulder rub."He began massaging Daniel's shoulders without waiting for an answer.Natasha shook her head at Ryan's eagerness. "Look at you…""What's wrong? He's such a thoughtful guy!" Daniel complimented. His fatigue seemed to fade considerably with Ryan's massage."To be honest, Ryan's massage does wonders!" Daniel exclaimed."It sure does!" Ryan replied as he in
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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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She was trying hard to change the subject.But Joshua looked at the dish, his mind filled with the image of Jacob's face and the various rejections he had faced during his youth.This made him very uncomfortable."I won't eat it. Take it away," Joshua said coldly with disdain."This dish… actually tastes very good. You can try it. Don't have a prejudice against it." Natasha tried to calm Joshua's mood.But he clearly had little patience. He roared angrily, "Take it away!""I don't want to see this dish!"The sound made Natasha's hand tremble as she held the plate."Alright, alright, I'll take it away. Why are you so fierce?" Natasha bit her lip, took a deep breath, forcibly suppressing her rising anger, and then withdrew the dish of delicious cheese curds."Then have some other dishes." She gestured to the several dishes on the table.But unexpectedly, Joshua's face turned even worse. His gaze swept over the dishes on the table, his brows deeply furrowed, looking very dissati
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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
