This feeling was very strange.He seemed to obey the woman in front of him very much. As soon as she asked, he couldn't help but obediently answer.In the entire Sullivan family, only the young lady could make him behave like this...The bodyguard regained his composure and once again earnestly appraised Natasha.Inadvertently, the man caught sight of the faintly visible pendant hanging between the folds of her dress.The pendant was something only the young lady had, absolutely unmistakable.The bodyguard immediately confirmed Natasha's identity."You actually came back?!" The bodyguard's words were filled with shock."You're really back!" The bodyguard was surprised, joy overflowing as if he wanted to rush back to tell Austin immediately.Natasha smiled and quickly stopped him, "I've been back for many days, Grandpa already knows."It's just that I left in a hurry today and forgot to bring my key, so I had to trouble you to open the gate for me.""It's not a problem... Ple
"Who am I?" Natasha frowned as she seemed to find Joshua's question a bit strange.Then she shrugged slightly and spoke casually, "Besides being Natasha, who else could I be?"Are you also a little sick like Natalie?"Otherwise, you two should hurry to the hospital for a check-up."Natasha's words sounded plain, but they made Joshua distinctly sense a hint of mockery. "Natasha, stop pretending to be stupid and answer my question honestly!"I'm asking you, what is your relationship with the Sullivan family?"Now was not the time for jokes.This matter was crucial, and he had to get to the bottom of it.Joshua stared at Natasha intently, his eyes showing a coldness that was completely different from usual.He was not happy.He disliked Natasha keeping things from him. It made him feel like he was losing control, and he didn't like that feeling.Natasha remained silent.She just quietly looked at him and smiled gently, just like how she used to smile every day for the past thr
After that, Natalie cried as tears welled up in her eyes in just a moment. "I don't want to leave Josh…"Natasha, I was just being foolish and impulsive, please don't blame me..."As for those bets, they were just jokes from my foolishness, they are not worth your noble attention."Natasha, please forgive me..."With her head bowed, Natalie showed a humility she had never shown before.Natasha was surprised by Natalie's sudden change in attitude.She then frowned.In terms of flexibility, no one dared to claim first if Natalie was ranked second."Stop calling my name softly, I find it disgusting."Natalie took a step back while looking panicked. "Fine, if you don't like it, I won't do it anymore…"But I have a humble request... Though I don't know your exact identity, since you can enter the Sullivan Villa, please save Grandpa Philip's life!"As she finished speaking, Natalie knelt to the ground.Standing beside her, Joshua could even hear the sound of her knees hitting the
Natasha's figure disappeared behind the huge red copper gate.After escorting Natasha a few steps with caution, the bodyguard turned back to close the door.He first glanced at Joshua, then lowered his head to look at Natalie kneeling on the ground.His gaze conveyed an indescribable feeling.Although he didn't show any expression, it made Natalie feel like she was being scrutinized like trash.She felt she was being looked down upon."You two, please leave," The bodyguard closed the door without any hesitation after speaking.The moment the door closed, Natalie felt like all her strength had been drained, and she almost collapsed to the ground.Natasha had truly shocked her today. She was still in shock.Besides, she had never been humiliated by Natasha to such an extent... Natalie still felt dazed.She turned to look at Joshua.Joshua was standing still. Even though the door had been closed for a long time, his gaze was still fixed on the direction of the door.Natalie su
"Yes, you did..." Terry answered.Terry didn't understand why Joshua suddenly brought this up."What did you tell me back then?" Joshua asked.Joshua was always cautious.Three years ago, when Natasha appeared in front of him, he immediately had Terry investigate her background.The Grayson family wouldn't marry someone without confirming their identity.At that time, Terry assured him that Natasha was just a helpless orphan girl with no suspicious background.Only then did he let go of his doubts and married Natasha."I did carefully investigate Ms. Sullivan's background at the time and found nothing unusual..." Terry sensed something wrong in Joshua's tone and gradually had a bad feeling."Did something happen to Ms. Sullivan?" Terry asked cautiously."Today, the Sullivans welcomed her into the Sullivan Villa in front of me. Do you know what that means?" Joshua asked coldly.Terry wasn't stupid, he surely knew the position of the Sullivan family in the country...Did Mr.
The last trace of resentment in Natalie's heart due to humiliation disappeared completely when she had that thought. She could only feel a huge sense of fear.If Natasha really was the young lady of the Sullivan family...Recalling the things she had done to Natasha and the words she had said to her. At that time, she thought Natasha was just an orphan from the orphanage who was abandoned and bullied by everyone. So she spoke and acted maliciously without any scruples.But now...Natalie's mind stirred slightly, she couldn't help but shiver.If Natasha really wanted to retaliate as the young lady of the Sullivan family...Natalie simply dared not imagine what her fate would be.Natalie turned pale and she could feel the increasingly intense sense of fear was about to explode in her chest.This time, Joshua finally diverted some attention to the pale-faced Natalie."What's wrong? Are you feeling unwell again?" He lowered his gaze to her.At this moment, overwhelmed by the
Natalie's eyes lit up the moment she saw the pendant. She eagerly took it out of the suitcase and carefully held it in her hands.Although the pendant in Natalie's hand was fake, its texture felt just like the real thing.The entire pendant was ring-shaped and intricately designed, exuding a strong sense of antiquity. The "Sullivan" word on it was particularly prominent.The pendant on Natasha was exactly the same as this one!Natalie's tense heart eased slightly knowing the pendant was still there.She carefully recalled the pendant she had seen on Natasha and compared it with the one in front of her, and they all matched.Natalie's grip on the amulet tightened gradually while her eyes were filled with complexity.In this way... She was more certain about Natasha's identity as the young lady of the Sullivan family."Natalie, what are you doing?" Joshua asked.Looking at the mess on the ground where clothes, cosmetics, and mirrors were all scattered...He then looked at Natal
Joshua stared at the pendant, his eyes flashing with various emotions.This pendant carried memories of Joshua's past, and could even be considered the "matchmaker" between him and Natalie.So, Joshua could feel a myriad of emotions and his thoughts swirling when he saw the pendant.Seeing Joshua remain silent for a long time, Natali felt anxious and could only muster the courage to speak first, "Josh... I suddenly remembered that I wasn't wearing this pendant when I was standing at the gate. So, I got panicked and hurried over.""I didn't care about anything else because I was so afraid of losing it..." Natalie looked down at the mess on the floor while looking guilty. "You know that this pendant is very important to me. I wouldn't want to live anymore if I lost it… Please don't blame me..." Natalie grabbed onto Joshua's sleeve and pleaded.When Joshua saw the pendant in Natalie's hand, his anger had already slowly dissipated.After all, the memories it carried were pure and h
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
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
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
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
"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
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
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
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
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