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Who's the Substitute Now? Chapter 433
"Why do you suddenly want to attend this public event?" Daniel was puzzled.Austin remained silent on the other end of the line."When will the pharmaceutical conference take place?" Daniel asked again."Very soon," Austin answered. However, instead of specifying the time, he merely provided a vague answer. "I need you to contact the organizers."He had dedicated numerous years to researching herbal medicine in Herb Valley and seldom ventured beyond its confines.It was only when particularly rare diseases, defied treatment by anyone else, surfaced that he would emerge from the valley. However, such occasions were exceedingly scarce.Given his prolonged seclusion in the valley, Austin harbored an aversion to interacting with unfamiliar individuals. Any affairs necessitating social engagement were overseen by his sons.Daniel nodded in agreement. "Sure thing, I'll handle it. Where exactly is this pharmaceutical conference taking place? Do you need me to pick you up?""It'll take
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She wondered if she liked him for his tenderness and kindness. Or was it perhaps his selflessness and sincerity?It wasn't any of that. While she adored him for having all of these qualities, she liked him for who he was. She liked how he didn't allow anything to taint him. Natasha sometimes wondered why she was so slow.Jacob's love was gentle, just like him.He possessed a keen sense of propriety, always navigating interactions with grace and ensuring no one felt uneasy. This applied to his love as well.Jacob's affection was akin to a gentle spring breeze—subtle yet considerate. He loved her deeply, yet he respected her freedom, encouraging her to pursue her passions and embrace her unique self.Hence, it took her a while to fully comprehend Jacob's love for her. Even the brooch's significance dawned on her later than expected.Natasha often pondered whether her own obliviousness and naivety had shortened the time they could have had together.Could they have shared more
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"In my opinion, there will definitely be a lot of people vying to attend this pharmaceutical conference. So, getting an invitation is bound to be difficult."As Joshua listened to that, he rapped his knuckles on the table.His expression turned from excited to serious, and the atmosphere grew tense.Matt sighed and sincerely said, "I tried to help you get an invitation, but I don't stand a chance. The organizers are incredibly strict, and important figures from Topola have likely already reserved their spots."So, I would suggest you take action while most people haven't heard the news yet. Your chances of getting an invitation will be higher that way."Joshua lifted his hands from the table. "Alright."Hearing the heaviness in his tone, Matt reassured him, saying, "It's okay. Mr. Grayson Senior will be fine."After saying that, he seemed to remember something. "It's not a big deal if we can't manage to get the invitation to the pharmaceutical conference. We'll have other opport
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She knew it would be tough to resolve the issue of Joshua distancing himself from her. Hence, she planned to start anew to appease him properly.Even if Joshua was frustrated at her, the sight of her pitiful state in the wheelchair would soften his attitude toward her.However, that wasn't the main purpose of her visit. She had come to teach Justin a proper lesson through Joshua.Natalie looked at her bandaged leg, determined not to let her blood be shed in vain."Would you like to wait for Mr. Grayson over there, Ms. Lovelace? Or should I call him now to inform him that you're here?""It's fine." Natalie waved her away. "I'll just wait here for him. You don't need to call him.""Alright, please have a seat over there." The secretary brewed a cup of coffee for Natalie before pushing her to a nearby lounge.Natalie ended up waiting till evening.However, she didn't receive a warm and friendly welcome from Joshua. All she received was a gloomy expression."Josh—" Natalie waved w
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Natalie stood still, watching as the secretary entered the office carrying a stack of files.Not even a minute passed before the sound of papers scattering on the ground echoed from inside. Soon after, the secretary emerged from the office, disheveled and flustered.Seeing the state of the secretary, Natalie didn't need to guess to know how scary Joshua was behaving at the moment. She decided it was best not to provoke him further.Joshua was already not fond of her, and at this particular moment, she knew there was little to gain by crossing his path.Without a second thought, she decided to grab the lunch box and head back.However, halfway through, she changed her mind.In the office, Joshua was leaning back on his chair. Files were scattered all around him, and his brows were furrowed in deep concentration.Terry looked at the mess on the floor but didn't dare to clean it up."Mr. Grayson, the Zahn family crossed the line today," Terry exclaimed. "I've heard the Zahn family
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Natasha?The first person that came to Joshua's mind wasn't Professor Nancy, but Natasha. Composing himself, he asked, "Do you think Professor Nancy is someone Grayson Corp can summon at will?""If Professor Nancy is unavailable, her assistant should be able to…" Terry trailed off, glancing at Joshua in fear that he might throw something at him at any moment.After all, Professor Nancy's assistant was Natasha, Joshua's former wife. Terry felt like he was putting his life on the line for suggesting that."I understand," Joshua replied flatly, tightening his grip on the pen.Terry widened his eyes in surprise. Although he had mentioned Natasha, Joshua didn't seem angry but responded calmly instead. What was going on?As he scratched his head, Terry's nervousness faded away."Prepare the materials regarding the Zahn family. It would be best if they disappeared from the face of the earth tomorrow," Joshua said, his tone nonchalant as if he was discussing grocery shopping."Alrigh
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"I'm looking for Natasha Sullivan." His face was expressionless, and his voice devoid of any emotion. He seemed rather detached."May I have your name, sir? I'll inform her of your arrival.""I'm Mr. Grayson.""Alright. Ms. Sullivan is in the study. I'll inform her of your arrival. Please wait," Amy replied before hurrying off to inform Natasha."Thank you," the man responded courteously.Standing quietly at the door, Joshua occasionally glanced toward the room. He remembered there wasn't a housekeeper present the last time he visited. Why was there one now?Although Joshua didn't know much about Natasha's personality, he felt he had some understanding of her daily habits after three years of acquaintance.Natasha was very independent and wouldn't allow others to do things for her. When she stayed with the Grayson family, it was often Ella who voluntarily assisted her with chores.Moreover, Natasha was adept at cooking, and Lorelei enjoyed her home-cooked meals. So, why would s
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He had already guessed Natasha would definitely not agree to let him in, so he took the liberty of entering while he could.While it was admittedly not very polite, he had no choice but to do so for the sake of Philip's life.Amy observed the man sitting on the couch who showed no sign of leaving apprehensively. After debating with herself, she finally decided to knock on the study's door again."Ms. Sullivan, I forgot to shut the door just now, so Mr. Grayson has already entered the house. I'm really sorry about that. Also, Mr. Grayson doesn't seem to have any intention of leaving. I'm really sorry."Amy was nervous, fearing that Natasha might dismiss her as her previous employer had dismissed her for not performing her duties well.Noticing Amy was nervous, Natasha sighed and said, "It's fine."She knew the extent of Joshua's insolence. Even if Amy wanted to stop him, Joshua had 100 ways to break in.She got up and headed to the living room.Joshua was leaning against the cou
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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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