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Who's the Substitute Now? Chapter 486
"What were you saying?" Natasha asked awkwardly. She wished the person before her was Jacob, not Joshua.Joshua held up the wine glass and shook it before her as he asked, "Did you space out?"Forcing a smile, Natasha replied, "Oh, I was just a little distracted by the breeze."Joshua stared at her. He knew she had been staring at him before she got distracted, but he didn't push any further."You still haven't answered me. How much have you been drinking to get this drunk?" Joshua asked.Natasha tried to grab the glass from his hand, but he was tall and easily held it out of her reach."Answer me," Joshua insisted.Natasha looked at the glass that was out of reach and silently pulled back her hand."How much?" Natasha repeated before she stretched out her fingers as she tried to remember. Yet, her memory wasn't very clear as she was a bit drunk."One, two, three…" Natasha did a finger count. "I can't remember."Joshua frowned at Natasha."I gave you an answer. Can you give
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Joshua noticed the confused look on Natasha's face but had a feeling that she was faking it. He asked, "Who do you think I'm talking about?"He held back his emotions, not wanting his words to be too harsh or embarrass Natasha."I have no idea who you're talking about," Natasha replied.She got even more confused. His words were so vague that she had no idea how to respond.She suggested, "There are plenty of people in the hall if you need to talk."Her comment struck a nerve with Joshua, and there was an instant change in his expression.Inside the hall, as Natasha had mentioned, guests mingled with smiles on their faces. Yet, Joshua felt like an outsider even though the atmosphere was cheerful.These guests were from Topola's respected families. They were full of pride and tended to look down on families from other towns.In Oceanville, Joshua wielded considerable power. He was a force to be reckoned with as he could easily overpower anyone who opposed the Graysons.However,
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Natasha gently reminded him, "Even if you have an invitation to this conference, there's no guarantee that you'll be able to meet the Sullivan family's miracle worker whenever you please."Her words hit Joshua hard, though she didn't realize it. His expression hardened as he wondered if Natasha was mocking him for not deserving to stay in Topola.Anger simmered inside, but he forced himself to breathe deeply.It was ironic that he had just been sympathizing with Natasha in the belief that she was being mistreated, only to be mocked by her in the end.He realized how absurd this situation was and that she was playing him all along.Natasha seemed to be unfazed and showed no need for Joshua's sympathy. The thought of her being surrounded by men wherever she went made him sneer.Besides, Natasha's every word was like a condescending lecture as if she were one of Topola's upper crust.Joshua felt deeply humiliated. He suppressed his anger and asked with emphasis on every word, "Do y
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Joshua gritted his teeth and smirked. "So, you finally admit to it, huh? What about the guy who's living with you? Just come clean rather than make excuses."Natasha found his aggressive demeanor amusing. She questioned, "Are you kidding? Why should I admit to something that never happened?"Is it a hobby of yours to beat false confessions out of people? Don't you find this ridiculous, Mr. Grayson?"She didn't bother to take her glass from his grasp. After saying her piece, she decided to leave on her own since Joshua showed no sign of leaving."Wait." Joshua's voice came from behind her. "Would you care to explain the leather shoes in the shoe rack at Imperial Heights, since you claim I'm accusing you?"Joshua was a tall man, and the moonlight cast a long shadow across the floor. He stood sternly in the eerie silence in anticipation of her answer.Natasha stopped in her tracks. Suddenly, there was a click in her mind.The shoes had to be Daniel's. Joshua must have seen them the
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Joshua felt uneasy as he watched Natasha walk away. He hadn't anticipated her refusal to explain anything. He hurried to catch up with her to ask why she wouldn't explain.Meanwhile, Natalie and Carly were seated somewhere across the terrace, each with a plate of delicate bunny-shaped cookies. Natalie had brought them over specifically for Carly."I brought you two plates because I thought one wouldn't be enough for you. Please, go ahead and enjoy them!" Natalie said as she placed the cookies in front of Carly.Carly's eyes lit up with a smile as she responded, "Thank you!"It's no trouble at all. Just enjoy them," Natalie said and smiled back as she was pleased to see Carly's happiness.Natalie watched Carly with a sincere gaze as she savored the cookies. After a few bites, Carly paused and offered, "Would you like to try some?"Natalie shook her head firmly and replied, "That's all right. These are just for you. Please, enjoy them."She couldn't help but remember the effort sh
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Natalie witnessed everything once she pulled Carly's hand away. Carly had no choice but to put her hand down sulkily.If anyone spotted two adults emerging from a dimly lit area, they'd surely suspect something fishy was going on between them. Natasha and Joshua's complicated relationship only added fuel to the speculation."Um…" Carly folded her arms, unsure of what to say. She didn't feel right commenting as she was just an outsider.She felt annoyed having to witness such an awkward situation. She thought watching Joshua and Natasha together must have made Natalie, who was already lacking in confidence, feel awful.Carly couldn't fathom why Natasha had decided to involve herself with Joshua at the conference. She had a strong suspicion that Natasha intended to embarrass Natalie.As Carly mulled it over, she gave Natasha a scrutinizing look.Natasha glided gracefully ahead, her black dress illuminated by the overhead lights, giving her an almost radiant appearance. Joshua, in h
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"After all, you just stood up for me in front of so many people, Ms. Turner. I can't let you go alone…" Natalie said, instantly composing herself. She sniffled lightly, not allowing the tears in her eyes to fall.Then, in a calm tone, she continued, "Where did you say it was? Let's go."Surprised, Carly raised her eyes. "Well…"She looked at Natalie, wondering how she managed to compose herself so quickly. There was simply no trace of the sadness she had just shown."Are you sure?" Carly glanced meaningfully at Natasha and Joshua.Was she not going to clarify the matter with Joshua?Natalie understood what she meant.She glanced down, her voice even but tinged with a trace of subdued hurt. "It's okay. This isn't new. I've been dealing with it for a while now."As I've mentioned before, Natasha has been trying to push me away from Joshua. Therefore, ever since I came back to the country, she's been butting heads with Joshua."She doesn't want Joshua to leave her side, so she's
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While putting on a strong facade, Natalie stole a glance at Carly to check her reaction. As she had expected, Carly had turned red with anger and disdain. She looked like she was about to charge Natasha at any moment.Realizing her plan had succeeded, Natalie smirked subtly. Thanks to Carly, she wouldn't need to lift a finger to teach Natasha a lesson. She was a pawn in Natalie's master plan.Despite the excitement bubbling within her, Natalie maintained her innocent facade."Shall we go, Ms. Turner? It looks like it's getting crowded over there. We won't be able to make it if we don't leave now."Feigning concern, Natalie added, "I noticed you don't like being jostled in crowds. When we get there, I'll take the lead, and you can follow behind me. I can shield you from anyone, no matter how strong they are."Carly's heart was warmed by her kindness and consideration. She wanted nothing more than to teach Natasha a lesson herself."Ms. Turner?" Natalie called, puzzled by Carly's
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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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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
