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"Tasha, have you decided?" Lorelei waited anxiously for Natasha's response, but there was no reply from the other end of the call for quite some time. It started to make her nervous.Natasha hesitated, carefully considering her words before answering slowly, "Yes... I'll attend tomorrow and explain everything to Grandpa. Let me know the specifics later." After pondering, she felt that attending the banquet was the best option. It was just a matter of seeing Joshua again.Fortunately, Philip definitely wouldn't invite Natalie. Or else Natasha would have to endure seeing her, which she dreaded."Sure! Tasha, I knew that you were kind-hearted and cared about us. You wouldn't be able to refuse," Lorelei replied gleefully.She thought that Natasha was unlike Natalie, who appeared innocent but only cared about money, completely indifferent to the Grayson family's well-being."Alright. If there's nothing else, I'll hang up," Natasha controlled her tone as she spoke, sounding somewhat d
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Feeling awkward to be ignored, Ron sat quietly to the side. He glanced around the room but couldn't spot Joshua anywhere."Dad, hasn't Josh arrived yet?" Ron voiced his thoughts."I don't know what that brat is up to. He's late!"Ron thought for a moment before saying, "He must be caught up with company matters. Recently, there have been numerous urgent issues, so it's difficult for him to come on time."Philip frowned upon hearing this. "What happened at the company? What's so urgent?"Ron sighed before answering, "Rumors are circulating that Grayson Corp is on the brink of bankruptcy..."Philip became even more anxious and demanded, "What exactly happened? Explain to me!"He had only been ill for a while, so how could such a major issue have occurred at the company? How had it reached the point of bankruptcy without Joshua telling him anything?When Ron noticed Philip getting angry, he cleared his throat and continued, "Well, it's not that complicated. It's related to recent
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Ron smacked his head in regret as his face was filled with remorse."You're right. I didn't think it through. Dad has only gotten better. I shouldn't have brought this up to make him angry, especially on such a joyous occasion. At that time, he must have thought Josh had potential and capability," Ron said, putting on a look of belief in Philip's judgment.Philip's expression remained grim, and he was unable to speak for a while.Standing on one side, Lorelei felt like she had been hit by a ton of bricks. For a moment, she couldn't process the situation.Was Grayson Corporation really facing bankruptcy? Were they going to repeat the mistakes of the past?These thoughts suffocated her.Ron leaned forward and patted Philip's back, adding, "Alas, I cared too much about our family's future. I can't bear to see our legacy decline during my generation, so I didn't think twice before telling you. But with Grayson Corp facing such a serious challenge, it's really over for us if we do not
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Joshua stayed silent as he poured himself a glass of water, his expression indifferent and calm.After taking a few sips, he set down the glass. "Are you talking about the drug development or the authorization?""Both, duh!" Ron replied sharply. "The failure of the drug development combined with the expiration of the authorization means that the company is ruined because of you!"Joshua raised his gaze slightly and acknowledged the truth, saying, "The company has indeed encountered these issues recently."Lorelei felt like collapsing into her chair upon hearing this, while Philip's face was filled with anger.However, Joshua remained composed as he added, "But I'm certain that Grayson Corp will not repeat the mistakes of the past."To Lorelei, her son sounded like he was trying to be strong. Glancing at Philip, she advised, "Josh, don't be stubborn. If you can't solve it, tell us, and we'll all help you.""For the drug development, I've found someone with strong research capabil
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Ron's eyes flashed with amusement as he watched Joshua get lectured."Dad, I think it's time for Josh to step down as the company's president. With all the problems happening at the company and the divorce, I doubt he can handle them," he chimed in, deliberately emphasizing the word "divorce".Ron remembered that one of the main reasons Philip had made Joshua take charge of Grayson Corporation was because of Natasha. Now that they were divorcing, Joshua couldn't continue in that role.Even though he didn't know why Natasha was involved, it didn't stop him from using this opportunity to bring Joshua down.Philip, still visibly angry, deadpanned, "And who do you think should take the position? Who else is capable besides Josh?"Ron's heart skipped a beat with excitement. "I believe I'm very experienced in this area. I've also run a pharmaceutical company before. You're aware of that, aren't you? Although it's not as big as Grayson Corp, it's still reputable in Oceanville."Finally,
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The look on Joshua's face was complex as he fell into deep thought.Philip's attitude was straightforward, and Joshua knew him well. Since Philip had said so, there was no room for negotiation.His eyes narrowed at the thought of not divorcing Natasha. It was an impossible task, but perhaps he could consider not divorcing her temporarily.Over the years, he had accumulated quite a bit of influence in the company. Once the issue with Blenoxane was resolved, he would have more say in the company and could secure his position as the president.By then, he wouldn't be threatened by this ridiculous marriage anymore.Joshua still lacked the authority to surpass Philip's status in the company. If he refused to listen to Philip, there was a huge chance that he wouldn't be able to retain his position.Therefore, Joshua looked at Philip and spoke in a low voice, "I agree."Philip nodded. "Since you've made your choice, then stick to your promise."After that, he stood up and said, "Alrig
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When Joshua's familiar face suddenly appeared before Natasha, her heart skipped a beat as she took several steps back.She noticed Joshua's eyes scanning her from head to toe without a hint of emotion, lingering on her white dress for about three seconds before turning unfriendly.He then strode back to his seat, leaving her standing in place.Natasha raised an eyebrow at Joshua's actions, but she paid no heed to why his gaze suddenly turned icy. Instead, she peered inside the room.Ron was engulfed in rage and had intended to say something. However, after hearing voices from outside, Joshua had bypassed him to open the door, leaving him behind.Moreover, Joshua's indifferent expression made Ron's anger seem ridiculous in comparison. Joshua seemed to pay no mind to the latter's rage, leaving him alone to fume like a clown.While Ron's fury intensified, Joshua's momentary departure left him with no outlet for his anger. In the end, he had to swallow his words abruptly.When Natas
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Natasha looked where Philip was pointing at and frowned.She had come to the banquet to explain to Philip about her impending divorce from Joshua. She didn't want to involve herself too much with the latter and wasn't particularly keen on sitting next to him.Glancing at the seat beside Lorelei, Natasha briefly considered sitting there. However, she thought it might be better to address the divorce outright rather than have Philip question why she wasn't sitting with Joshua.Joshua caught the unwillingness in Natasha's eyes.As he watched her body shift slightly toward his mother before halting seemingly for no reason, he raised an eyebrow, and a barely noticeable smirk flickered across his face.Since they were both here at Grayson Villa, Joshua didn't see the point of Natasha's pretense. He assumed that her feigned reluctance to sit beside him was to pique his interest.Did she think she could succeed with such a coy act? He only found it laughable.If she pretended not to wan
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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
