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Daniel seemed outwardly composed, but inside, he was wrestling with anxiety."Wait, you mean that Joshua? Joshua Grayson?" Austin's surprise was apparent as soon as he heard the name.Daniel nodded in response. "Yes."Austin's expression grew grim, and he rose abruptly from the couch.Taken aback, Daniel asked, "Dad, what's wrong?"Austin ignored him and began to pace around the room, deep in thought.After pacing for a while, Austin halted and turned to Daniel. "How have Natty and Joshua been getting along all these years?"Daniel considered his response carefully before speaking, "Their relationship—"But before he could affirm that everything was likely fine, a realization struck him. When he visited Natasha, he found her residing in Imperial Heights rather than with Joshua.He pondered whether their living apart hinted at problems in their relationship, but then quickly brushed off the idea.Previously, when Daniel attempted to set Natasha up with Ryan during dinner, he s
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"What did you say?" Austin turned slowly as if he was having trouble understanding Daniel's words.Daniel's heart raced as he realized his suggestion couldn't have come at a worse moment.Austin and Natasha's relationship was still strained, and suggesting bringing Natasha back to the Sullivan residence so suddenly might make things worse.Daniel's heart continued to pound as he mustered the courage to repeat his words, "I was saying… maybe we should bring Natty back to the Sullivan residence. The hospital here doesn't compare to the ones in Topola."Look, my men just brought these medications from the vehicle. The quality of medications at Flowerville Central Hospital is somewhat lacking, and Natty isn't comfortable using them."Austin's gaze shifted toward the medications in the cart.Daniel noticed his gaze and quickly bent down to pick up the medications.He spread several boxes in his palm and added, "Look, there's a significant difference between these medications and the
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Rows of fancy cars were parked in front of the hall, each with serious-looking bodyguards nearby.Joshua frowned as he took in the scene. He hadn't expected the conference to wrap up so quickly.He had planned to look for the Sullivan family's miracle worker and plead for help for Philip. But now, with the crowd dispersing, he felt defeated.The conference ending meant the miracle worker had likely already left, and all the talks were done.He had missed his chance to meet the miracle worker and help Philip.Joshua's expression turned intricate, the dim yellow light casting a shadow on his features.It dawned on him that by the moment he chose to help Natasha, he had let slip the opportunity to meet the Sullivan family's miracle worker.His grip tightened on the steering wheel, creasing the soft leather beneath his fingers.He couldn't come to terms with the fact that Natasha was the cause for him to miss such a chance. Restlessness began to settle over him.Suddenly, Natalie'
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Joshua couldn't shake off the urge to buy flowers, despite trying to push it away. He felt like he was losing his mind.Even if Joshua wanted to buy flowers, his instinct told him they should be for Natalie, not Natasha.Did Natasha mean more to him than he realized?His gaze hardened as he clenched his fists. He struggled to calm down."Josh, I'm here!" Natalie waved frantically from across the aisle, trying to catch his eye.But Joshua seemed completely lost in his thoughts. No matter how loudly Natalie shouted or how vigorously she waved, Joshua remained oblivious to her presence.As Natalie's attempts to catch his attention went unnoticed, the excitement in her eyes dwindled. Slowly, she lowered her hand.A chill settled over Natalie's features as her narrowed eyes fixated on Joshua. Her intuition screamed at her that Joshua's thoughts were focused on another woman.Without a doubt, that woman was Natasha. Natalie couldn't comprehend what hold Natasha had over Joshua to mak
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"Sorry?" Natalie blinked. "Josh, why are you saying sorry?" She looked confused, almost innocent.Joshua hesitated upon hearing Natalie's question."I…" His words trailed off as he struggled to articulate his thoughts.He felt a pang of guilt and realized he owed Natalie an apology. He found himself drawn toward Natasha although she was merely a substitute for Natalie.Joshua wasn't certain if his feelings for Natasha were genuine, but he knew he had crossed a line by carrying her today. It wasn't fair to Natalie."Sorry…" Joshua muttered again.His apology seemed directed at both Natalie and himself.Natalie noticed the gravity in his expression, a seriousness she hadn't witnessed before. It sent a shiver down her spine as Joshua had never apologized to her.He was a prideful and accomplished newcomer in the business world. From his privileged upbringing, he viewed ordinary people with disdain.Considering his stature and attitude, Natalie never anticipated receiving an apolo
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Seated in the passenger seat, Natalie maintained a composed demeanor, acting as if nothing was amiss.However, she was raging internally. Waves of turmoil boiled within her, and she was on the verge of losing control.As she kept stealing glances at Joshua, the frequency of her head-turning increased. However, Joshua was completely immersed in his own thoughts, oblivious to everything around him, including his first love.After around five minutes, Natalie couldn't bear it any longer. She took a deep breath before fetching a mirror from her bag. In the mirror, she saw that the blood on her lips had dried up, losing its former luster.Natalie's gaze darkened. As Joshua never laid his eyes on her at all, the blood on her lips was pointless. The dried blood only reminded her of her failure.With deep resentment growing within her, she aggressively pulled out tissues from her bag. She began wiping away the blood stains of shame so fiercely that it almost broke her skin.It was as if
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With her gaze fixed on Joshua, Natalie's heart began pounding uncontrollably.Joshua was unbelievably handsome. No matter how many times she looked at him, her heart wouldn't stop fluttering. With his face so close to hers, she blushed so furiously that her cheeks were a brighter shade than her blood.Natasha had said she didn't love Joshua at all. But how could that be possible?Given his face, no woman would be able to resist him, especially considering he was Grayson Corporation's president. Natalie didn't believe anyone wouldn't be swayed by him.Joshua squeezed out a dollop of medication onto his fingertips. The ointment emitted a faint fragrance.With his slender fingers, he gently applied the medication to the wound. His touch was delicate and ticklish, which minimized the pain in her lips greatly. Suddenly, the mood shifted."Josh…" Natalie softly called out his name, instinctively grabbing hold of the lapel of his suit jacket. She wanted to kiss him.However, just as sh
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"Taking me home?" Natasha's long lashes fluttered with uncertainty. "You mean… back home?"Daniel released Natasha, who seemed somewhat bewildered, and poured her a glass of water.She accepted it but didn't take even a sip, still staring blankly at Daniel as she questioned, "Do you mean back to the Sullivan residence?"Daniel nodded, his tone unusually gentle. "Yes. I'm bringing you back to the Sullivan residence to see your family."Natasha was startled by that, and her heart trembled. As a result, she lost her grip on her cup, and warm water spilled out, soaking the sheets."What's wrong? Did you hurt yourself?" Hearing the commotion, Daniel immediately rushed to Natasha, fearing she might encounter any more problems.Natasha shook her head repeatedly. "I'm fine. I didn't hurt myself." Refusing to believe her, Daniel insisted on checking on her before finally calming down. "Be careful! Perhaps you haven't fully recovered yet. Are your hands still shaking?"His tone was unus
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He didn't know where this sense of loss came from, but it hung over Joshua like a low-pressure system and seemed impossible to dispel. His expression visibly darkened. Yet, he seemed to want to maintain his dignity and didn't want Natasha to discern his sense of loss. So Joshua pursed his lips, forcefully suppressing the feeling and putting on a blank expression. He seemed indifferent to Natasha's proposed condition."How about it? Does Mr. Grayson need more time to consider?" Natasha sat calmly in her chair, tilting her head slightly. She was confident this time that Joshua would definitely agree. Although she felt a bit uneasy about using Philip's life as leverage against Joshua, she believed it was the best option at the moment. Given Joshua's personality, using trivial things as leverage wouldn't pose any threat to him. Besides family members' lives, everything else was insignificant to him. She had no other choice.As Natasha spoke, her eyebrows furrowed lightly, and her
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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
