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Who's the Substitute Now? Chapter 469
"Are all the things you said true?" Carly's eyes widened in disbelief.While the woman who spoke earlier seemed somewhat bold in her words, her demeanor didn't quite match that of someone who would engage in such actions.The fact that she would steal a man from Natalie and even want to put the latter in mortal danger… That was incredibly cruel.Carly was momentarily taken aback. She found it difficult to process the situation.She carefully recalled Natasha in her mind. The woman was dressed appropriately. With refined features, she exuded a sense of tranquility. She didn't appear to be such a malicious person by any stretch.Natalie stole glances at Carly's reaction from the side, keenly sensing Carly's disbelief.Realizing the situation was turning sour, she immediately furrowed her brow, her eyes seemingly filled with endless sorrow. "I knew no one would believe me…"She added, "I've talked to Josh about this, and he doesn't believe me, either. Even everyone else in the Gray
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"Alright!" Natalie nodded earnestly. Watching Carly finally follow Lily out of the room, she heaved a sigh of relief.Thankfully, she reacted swiftly by managing her expression right away and putting on a look of grievance. Anyone who saw her face wouldn't suspect a thing. It was also this factor that convinced Carly.With a satisfied expression, Natalie pulled out a chair and seated herself comfortably.Having dealt with Carly, she now had a moment to contemplate Natasha's unexpected presence. She couldn't shake off the feeling of unease in her heart.Despite her previous hesitations, she eventually turned to Yakov, hoping he would provide her with an escape route.However, the latter proved to be disappointingly unreliable. He had foolishly provoked Joshua, leading to a slew of problems for Natalie. He even sabotaged the network she had painstakingly built up.Just the thought of it made Natalie furious.Fortunately, fate smiled upon her and brought Carly into her life. This c
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Surrounding Natalie were gazes of all kinds, spanning from curiosity to gloating, sarcasm to condescension, and indifference to disdain.All eyes were fixed on her, making her feel like she had a target on her back.Terry, who stood at the side, felt equally embarrassed. After all, he used to be a prominent figure by Natalie's side in the company and constantly revolved around her.Back then, Natalie was in the limelight and greatly favored by Joshua. As a result, Terry was also held in high regard alongside her.Many in the company envied him for being able to be by Natalie's side, running errands for her, which had once been seen as quite glamorous.However, now that Natalie had fallen out of favor, and Joshua was even refusing to see her when she came to the company…If Natalie were looked down upon, he would be looked down upon, too. They had long been in the same boat, sharing each other's successes and failures.While everyone's attention was on Natalie, Terry felt as thou
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Natalie made way for Terry.Without waiting for Natalie to speak, Terry promptly knocked on the door of the president's office."Mr. Grayson, I have some documents that need your signature." He tried to keep his tone as calm as possible.After all, if Joshua knew that he was deliberately finding excuses to get him to open the door for Natalie, he would definitely be in trouble.About half a minute later, there was still no response from inside.Just as Natalie thought Joshua wouldn't open the door, his cold voice rang out. "Come in."Terry hastily grabbed a stack of documents and went to open the door. After stealing a glance at Joshua's expression, he turned to give Natalie a knowing look.Taking the hint, Natalie pushed the door open and entered.Joshua was seated in the chair, with a pair of gold-framed glasses resting on his prominent nose. His entire demeanor changed from his previous coldness and emanated a hint of elegance."Mr. Grayson, these documents require your sig
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Natasha stood in the waiting area. Her expression was indifferent as she observed everything around her.Positioned near the entrance, she was surrounded by incoming guests. Despite her understated attire and secluded spot, her remarkable presence and striking appearance were impossible to hide.Although the newly arrived guests appeared rushed, they couldn't help but find themselves attracted to her. Refraining from overt stares out of politeness, they discreetly glanced at Natasha who stood nearby."Where is this young lady from? I've never seen her before," a man dressed in a tailored suit and polished shoes whispered.Glancing at Natasha, a woman nearby showed a flicker of jealousy in her eyes. "I've never seen her before, either. She's probably from some remote town here for the conference."The woman was acquainted with all the prominent figures at this conference, but Natasha was a complete stranger to her.Given Natasha's striking beauty, she would surely remember encount
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Natalie didn't seem as elegant today as she did last time. Before, she walked in gracefully with Joshua on her arm, and everyone admired her.It hadn't been too long since then, so nobody expected Natalie to look so disheveled this time.Natasha hadn't expected to see Joshua making it difficult for Natalie to keep pace with him. She found it funny and smiled as she observed.Natalie had splurged on a fancy designer dress for the important conference today because she knew she didn't have the same status as the other attendees. She had to beg Carly to get an invitation.She knew many influential people would be at this conference and feared she wouldn't be taken seriously without something impressive. So, she leaned on her expensive dress to boost her confidence.Even though the dress was stunning, its long hem made it tough for her to walk. Meanwhile, Joshua was striding ahead at a fast pace.To keep up, Natalie had to lift her dress with one hand and reach for Joshua with the ot
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Joshua seized Natalie's arm to prevent her from falling. He thought Natasha would be better suited for important events like this one. In contrast, Natalie seemed unsophisticated.Surprisingly, Joshua found himself longing for Natasha. He wouldn't have brought Natalie to the conference if she didn't get them the invitations.But since she was already here, he felt obliged to continue even though he didn't want to.Trying to appear pleasant, Joshua forced a smile as he leaned in and whispered to Natalie, "Be careful."Natalie sensed a subtle threat even though Joshua sounded calm. There was a brief moment of tension before she managed a smile at the others. Realizing her mistake, she nodded repeatedly."Josh, I got a bit nervous earlier and wasn't paying attention. I promise to be more careful now and won't embarrass you by stumbling," Natalie whispered cautiously, hoping to reassure Joshua.She regretted wearing the long dress she had bought with her hard-earned money.Her const
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Natalie was startled when Joshua suddenly touched her. Looking up at him, she asked, "Josh, what is it?""Take a look around. I need to discuss some things with the others," Joshua replied.Natalie readily agreed with a smile, "Sure, go ahead and do what you need to do!"She had been worried about being stuck with Joshua and not being able to use her charm. To her surprise, Joshua took her hand off first, which made her pleased.Joshua nodded and walked over to the trio nearby.After a few steps, he seemed to remember something and returned to Natalie. "Don't wander off or make conversation. Go grab something to eat first, and I'll come back for you later."He was aware of the potential consequences if she offended anyone there.Natalie responded with a sweet smile and a nod, "Don't worry, Josh. Go ahead and handle your business!"Hearing Natalie's confident reply, Joshua finally walked away with a sense of relief while holding his wine glass.As soon as Natalie saw him leave
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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 had been the president for a long time, and his whole demeanor was daunting, seemingly suffocating others with his pressure.Natasha sat in her seat. Even if she deliberately avoided looking up at Joshua, she could still feel the scalp-tingling sensation.His gaze was just too sharp. She couldn't ignore it even if she wanted to."Uh… Didn't you just say you don't like these dishes? Do you want them all removed?" Natasha awkwardly changed the subject."I'll listen and remove it now. I'll call the waiter in to take them away." After saying that, Natasha lowered her gaze and pressed the button on the table to call the waiter outside on standby.Joshua remained silent. His gaze fixed on Natasha without wavering.It made Natasha feel even more trapped.Her mind was already in a mess at the moment. She regretted that she had spoken too hastily earlier without thinking.She had never let slip of anything during her time in the Grayson Villa.What was happening now? Just a few
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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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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
