The term "bastard child" caused Natalie's body to stiffen slightly.In the inner recesses of her mind, Natalie vehemently asserted that the "bastard child" Henry had depicted was, unequivocally, his own progeny.However, there was still no ripple on her face as she casually remarked, "Didn't I ask you to sign the divorce petition? This would mean that this child wouldn't be your concern! Besides, I never intended for you to be this child's father!"Natalie's disdainful tone made Henry chuckle coldly."What? Am I not worthy to be this child's father?""Yes, you're not worthy at all." Natalie maintained a poised and steady gaze at him.A fire was burning inside Henry, yet he found himself helpless against her.Unbeknownst to them, Cliff had overheard their conversation inside Moira's room.He had come to visit Moira, never expecting to overhear such a conversation. His eyes narrowed slightly, gleaming with sharpness.What did their conversation mean?Was Natalie pregnant with s

"Well, she's probably quite busy at the moment with a bunch of things to verify," Sheldon said, nodding. "The jewelry exhibition should be starting soon. Let's go in." He courteously guided Natalie inside, always maintaining a certain distance.The new product launch was just moments away, and participants had already entered, finding their seats in the venue.At the yearly unveiling of Luxumoon Jewelry's latest products, a range of unique limited edition pieces was showcased.These new limited edition pieces typically underwent auction, with the highest bidder claiming the prize.It was said that a necklace from the previous year's collection sold for an impressive 30 million dollars.People were eagerly looking forward to the top-priced item of the year.The venue was filled with numerous journalists, their cameras aimed at the stage, ready to capture the highlights of today's product launch.However, there were a few hiccups behind the scenes.Leslie's assistant swiftly in

Dressed in a stunning fishtail gown, Leslie made her entrance with meticulously applied makeup gracing her face.Her innate beauty was undeniable, evident in her slender brows, large eyes, rosebud mouth, and an overall elegant charm that radiated a subtle allure.With makeup on now, she became even more radiant and strikingly brilliant.Even supermodels like Elsie had a subtle change in facial expression the moment they stepped onto the stage. Elsie instinctively looked at Hugh and urged, "Let's go."He had no intention of leaving as he stared straight ahead at the stage and remarked, "We've come this far. Let's wait until it's over before leaving.""Hugh Gordon!" Elsie exclaimed, displeased. However, Hugh glared at her, and she refrained from saying anything further.Elsie was well aware of why he ended up with her, which was why she avoided pushing his limits too much. She had to tolerate it despite being aware that Leslie still occupied his heart. Hugh's gaze cut through t

Natalie laughed as she wore the necklace Henry had gifted her. It was a genuine, joyful laughter, or so it seemed.However, to Henry, her laughter cut sharply. It wasn't the mirth he had hoped for. Instead, he sensed that her happiness derived solely from the expensive necklace rather than the person who bestowed it upon her—him.It was a glaring display of her opportunistic and vanity-seeking nature, a side of her that always managed to surface regardless of the circumstances."Is this all you're worth, Natalie? A necklace?" Henry's sneer punctuated his disappointment as he turned on his heel and left with determined strides.Once Henry departed, Natalie's smile faded. She looked at the pendant in her hands, her expression complex as she examined it closely. While she liked the necklace, the weight around her neck felt burdensome. It symbolized Henry's contempt for her, yet his warning lingered, dissuading her from easily discarding it.After regaining composure, Natalie went b

Sheldon paid close attention to every word Natalie uttered."I understand what you mean. I'll take care of this and make sure the person behind it is exposed!" Sheldon's tone carried a trace of displeasure.With Sheldon's help, Natalie felt more at ease. The helplessness that had enveloped her earlier dissipated."By the way, aren't you supposed to be on a business trip today? Why did you suddenly come back?" Natalie asked in confusion."The flight got canceled for some reason. I have to wait until tomorrow." Sheldon secretly celebrated the hiccup in his business trip, considering how Natalie might have faced today's situation alone if things had gone smoothly. "Thank you for showing up in time and helping me out today," Natalie expressed her gratitude with a smile.Sheldon smirked and spoke seriously, "After this incident, you'll likely face a lot of rumors. Can you handle it?"When the photos were first released, she felt a bit disoriented. But she had calmed down and mentall