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Who's the Substitute Now? Chapter 510
As a young girl, Natasha practically lived in Topola's Herb Valley. She was always by her grandfather's side for weeks at a stretch.However, when it was time for college, her parents sent her abroad for studies and research. Upon her return, Natasha married into the Grayson family and made Oceanville her home.As a result, she was not well-acquainted with Topola's affairs, including any symbols associated with the Jeffords family.Carly's stare was intense as she confronted Natasha."What's your connection to Bryan Jeffords?" she asked sharply, making it clear she wouldn't accept any evasive answers.Natasha felt a surge of confusion. Bryan Jeffords? She had never even heard of that name before.Natasha's voice carried a hint of resignation as she started, "Well, I…"But as she looked up, she noticed they had already reached the changing room's entrance. Her words trailed off.Seeing they'd arrived, Natasha saw no point in continuing the conversation.If Carly hadn't been the
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Carly couldn't believe her eyes as she stared at the necklace on the marble shelf. To get a better look, she took a few steps closer.The pendant had an old-fashioned design with detailed carvings that gave a strong historical vibe.It was obvious that this pendant was extremely valuable. It wasn't something just anyone could afford.Even though Carly grew up in wealth and luxury, she hardly ever saw jewelry of such exceptional quality.Even in the Turner family, she realized that only a few, or maybe only her father, could afford such an exquisite piece.Carly wondered whether Natasha was capable of splurging on something so extravagant.And what puzzled her even more was Natasha's apparent nonchalance, leaving the expensive necklace unguarded on the shelf. Natasha was seemingly unconcerned about the risk of theft.It just didn't make sense to Carly. Her face tightened with unease as she cautiously approached the pendant.She wondered if this pendant didn't belong to Natasha,
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Natasha's expression immediately became inscrutable.Carly sneered. "Seriously, what's so impressive about a pendant anyway? I can't even touch it? You're acting like it's some kind of treasure."Natasha merely smiled."Yeah, it's indeed nothing special. You must have plenty of nice things, Ms. Turner. Do bring some over for me to check out sometime," Natasha said while earnestly looking at Carly.That got Carly feeling a bit shaky, and her tone faltered. "Oh, the Turner family definitely has plenty of… nice things!"But pendants like the one Natasha had were few and far between.Even though Carly was feeling a bit shaky, she promptly raised her voice, almost like she was trying to reassure herself."Not just anyone gets to see the Turner family's possessions!"It was as if she was hinting that Natasha wasn't worthy of seeing anything from her family.Natasha looked at Carly with a straight face.To Natasha, innocent and simple-minded girls like Carly were easy to figure out
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Natasha couldn't believe someone had locked the door on purpose. Her brows furrowed as she sensed trouble brewing.She pressed her lips together and immediately began searching for her phone.Austin was about to arrive, and she agreed to attend this event today solely to see him. She had to get to the venue as soon as possible.Natasha furrowed her brows as she searched through her bag for her phone.But after thoroughly rummaging through her handbag, she realized her phone was nowhere to be found.Natasha felt a sinking feeling in her chest.She quickened her pace. Her phone remained elusive even after turning her bag upside down and even laying out her wool blanket on the table.Where on earth could her phone be?Natasha was baffled. She was sure she had put it in her bag.Could someone have taken it?Could someone have not only taken her phone but also locked the changing room's door to keep her from contacting anyone outside and trapping her here?Natasha felt a surge of
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Even though Michael said he wasn't nervous, he was stumbling over his words and having a hard time speaking clearly."Alright, there's no need to fret." Austin maintained his warm smile.He gestured with his cup and continued leisurely, "Could you fetch me some White Meadowsweet from beside that rock?"Fresh Meadowsweet could help neutralize the scent in the air."White Meadowsweet?" Michael walked over to where Austin had indicated.Despite his limited knowledge of herbs, he had to pretend he knew what he was doing.Bending down, Michael carefully scanned the area.He thought that considering the name, the herb had to be white, right?With that in mind, he pushed aside the surrounding foliage, hoping to catch a glimpse of white.But all he found was either dark brown earth or lush green grass, with no white in sight.This made his heart race nervously.With no white in sight, how was he supposed to find White Meadowsweet?But he couldn't bring himself to ask Austin again,
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"Is that so?" Austin's eyebrows shot up in surprise before a skeptical expression took over. "No way."He couldn't fathom Serranoa coffee being available anywhere else but the Sullivan family's place."It's real. I've seen it myself," Zion affirmed.But Austin wasn't buying it. Shaking his hand dismissively, he said, "Nah, you must have been mistaken."Austin was so sure because Serranoa coffee had strict growing conditions. Across the nation, suitable cultivation areas were scarce.There was simply no way for anyone to successfully cultivate it outside of Topola's Herb Valley.Seeing Austin still doubting him, Zion couldn't help but smile.Giving Austin an encouraging pat on the shoulder, he declared, "I'm telling you, I didn't make a mistake! The coffee looked just like Serranoa coffee. My eyesight is too good for me to have been mistaken!"Zion was no stranger to the world. Even though he hadn't had any Serranoa coffee himself, he had definitely come across it before.Austi
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Zion was genuinely having trouble remembering.Austin simply nodded in response.His thoughts were a jumble of mixed emotions as he pondered whether the prodigy was indeed from the Grayson family."But why do you ask?" Zion raised an eyebrow, intrigued.Waving his hand dismissively, Austin replied, "Oh, it's nothing. I just feel like anyone who can get their hands on Serranoa coffee seems rather impressive."Even though his remark was casual, there was a hint of preoccupation in his tone.If it was indeed someone from the Grayson family, it meant they were more capable than he had thought. Perhaps Joshua did have some talent and skill after all.As they were talking, a waiter suddenly dashed toward them. He was looking flustered as if there was an emergency."Mr. Sullivan, is this the White Meadowsweet you were talking about?"Michael, looking sharp in a suit, held out two healthy-looking grass plants. The grass' color was a bit odd. It was sort of a mix between white and blac
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Zion's choice of words was highly inappropriate, even verging on offensive.Yet, the bodyguard across from him appeared unperturbed. He responded with a simple "Okay" before obediently stepping back.Austin was left looking completely confused and surprised.He missed the whole whispered conversation between Zion and the bodyguard, so all he saw was Zion suddenly getting all fired up for no apparent reason.Zion's demeanor and behavior came off as incredibly crude.All of this left Austin taken aback, especially considering Daniel's earlier description of the event's host as a cultured individual with an interest in pharmaceutical research.This was part of why Austin had agreed to attend.There would usually be a sense of mutual respect among intellectuals.But now, this man hardly seemed like a cultured person at all. He was more like a market fishmonger with his gestures and talk.Austin couldn't help but wonder if Daniel was playing a trick on him. The idea of his own son
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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
