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Who's the Substitute Now? Chapter 79
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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"Today, I'm truly grateful for everyone joining us at the Graysons' banquet. Your presence means a lot to me," Philip conveyed his gratitude from the luxurious podium.Natasha, standing nearby, was silently contemplating how to approach Philip.Joshua stood next to Natasha, holding a glass of champagne. However, his demeanor seemed distant. Even though everything seemed fine, there was a sense of detachment in the air.Watching the two, Lorelei subtly eyed Natasha and then ushered Joshua aside. "Josh, I need a word with you."Lorelei's original idea was to get Natasha to attend the event, using the opportunity to strengthen her bond with Joshua. Given Natasha's strong feelings for him, she wouldn't have been so determined to divorce if not for Natalie.However, looking at Joshua's attitude, it seemed like he wasn't offering much of a chance for Natasha.Joshua frowned. "Go on."Lorelei pulled Joshua aside. "Let's find a quieter spot. We can't discuss this in front of every
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"That's excellent. Go ahead and tell her." Lorelei encouraged Joshua.Lorelei was surprised that Joshua finally decided to play along. She felt relieved and delighted."Actually, Joshua, stay here. I'll bring Tasha over, and you can personally share the news with her," Lorelei said eagerly. Lorelei was excited for Natasha to hear the good news. She was sure Natasha would be thrilled.With a stoic expression, Joshua simply replied, "Go ahead then. Call her over."Upon hearing Lorelei mention that Joshua was waiting for her outside, Natasha's heart skipped a beat. Figuring that Joshua wouldn't seek her out for anything pleasant, she felt a tinge of unease.Under Lorelei's earnest gaze, Natasha found herself compelled to step outside.Grayson Villa, perched against the mountains, offered a mesmerizing view in the courtyard. As night descended, starlight adorned the landscape, and the moon's gentle glow reflected in the serene surroundings. A man dressed in a suit stood alone ben
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Natasha observed Joshua's retreating figure with a complex expression. She shook her head before stepping forward to follow him into the banquet hall.She couldn't understand why Joshua hadn't just signed the divorce agreement that was right there.Just as Natasha was about to enter the banquet hall, Joshua, walking ahead, suddenly stopped and blocked her way.Instinctively, Natasha met Joshua's cold, indifferent eyes. Even the moonlight failed to uncover the shadows within.Had he changed his mind? Natasha oddly felt a bit relieved.With his shirt collar slightly undone, Joshua spoke, "You don't have to bring up the divorce with Grandpa later. I've already talked to him about it today.""You've talked to him already?"Joshua nodded. He didn't want Natasha getting too involved with the Graysons nor having lingering thoughts on the matter."Alright," said Natasha. Since Joshua had already sorted things out with his grandfather, Natasha figured there was no need for her to appr
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Joshua didn't even bother turning around when he heard that. His face went cold, and he snapped, "Just drive."His eyes clearly showed annoyance.Ben pressed his lips together, giving Natasha one last glance before accelerating away.It was pretty obvious that Joshua wanted nothing to do with Natasha. Ben figured there was no need to stir up trouble, and it seemed like he'd have to focus on pleasing Natalie in the future.Natasha frowned as she watched Joshua's car disappear into the distance. She couldn't help but wonder what on earth could be so important that he would just leave without a single word.Honestly, she couldn't quite figure out what was going through Joshua's mind. Regardless, she had already given Joshua the divorce agreement. He could do whatever he pleased.Deciding she wasn't going back into the banquet hall, Natasha decided to just head straight home.Natasha instinctively opened her phone to send Lorelei a quick message. As she typed, it hit her, and she en
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"Oh, speaking of which, that laboratory has just been completed. Professor Nancy hasn't really been there much, but I've got the inside scoop. "Starting tomorrow, she'll be carrying out her research there every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday."Joshua stretched his legs, sat up from the couch, and nodded."Okay, I've spilled all the beans I could find for you." Matt took a sip of his tea. "Man, digging up all this stuff really drained me."Joshua flashed a smile. "Once I handle these issues, I owe you a meal. Or if there's anything you want, just let me know." Matt lounged on the couch and said, "Don't wait for these issues to clear. Carpe diem. How about hitting a pub tonight for a drink?""It's been ages since we all had a drink together. Either work's got you busy, or you're not in the mood. The bros are really missing you," Matt added.Hearing this, Joshua pursed his lips. "Tonight won't work. I've got a whole bunch of guests waiting for me at home. I've got to head back."
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Lorelei asked in a measured tone, "Joshua, did you fight with Tasha again?"Joshua's eyebrows furrowed even more. "We didn't fight."Lorelei became even more puzzled. "Could Tasha really have left without saying a word? Previously, I looked for the both of you in the banquet hall and didn't find you. I even looked for you in Grandpa's room upstairs."She knew Tasha was very polite and well-mannered, so it was impossible for her to leave the banquet without bidding goodbye."If she left, so be it," Joshua said without any expression as if he couldn't care less. However, only he knew how uncomfortable he was feeling but he couldn't figure out why. …The next morning, after she finished getting ready, Natasha drove to the laboratory of the International Pharmaceutical Association.The association called her up again to research and develop a new drug. This time, the drug would be for a field that she had never been involved in. The moment she heard about the drug's properties, s
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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
