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Chapter 50

Author: Cantaloupe
last update Last Updated: 2024-02-12 18:20:45
Natasha turned away and called Joshua again. The receptionist raised an eyebrow at this as her mockery deepened.

She'd already made herself clear, yet Natasha was refusing to look.

Fine, then. She'd wait to see what happened.

The phone rang for a long time before going unanswered.

Natasha's expression darkened.

She tried to remain patient as she said, "Could you help me inform Mr. Grayson about this, then? Tell him Natasha Sullivan's here to give him some divorce papers."

The receptionist couldn't help thinking it was the funniest joke she'd heard in ages.

She secretly rolled her eyes.

It looked like Natasha didn't just think too highly of herself—she also wasn't right in the head.

Was she here to deliver divorce papers? Was she saying she and Joshua were married? Was she out of her mind?

The receptionist grudgingly picked up the phone and dialed the president's office.

Her tone immediately became warm and gentle as she said, "Hi, this is the receptionist. I'd like to
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