Semua Bab Who's the Substitute Now?: Bab 161 - Bab 170

However, Natalie was no fool. No matter how wealthy this man in front of her might be, he wouldn't compare to Joshua. She was well aware of Joshua's status in Oceanville."I'm sorry. I have some things to take care of today. If you'd like to get to know me, perhaps another time?" Natalie's face wore a polite smile.Yakov's expression changed instantly, but he was persistent. "How about we exchange WhatsApp contacts? We can make plans for another day."Natalie smirked as she saw right through Yakov's intentions.She knew that the more pursuers she had, the more options she had. If it were a few days ago, she would probably have given him her WhatsApp. In that case, if Joshua let her down, she would still have other options. However, now she clearly had a better suitor by her side, Zack. The man in front of her was simply worlds apart from Zack. At this moment, she felt nothing but disdain for Yakov."My phone isn't with me." Natalie smiled and walked out of the banquet hall, leav

Joshua frowned and looked up coldly."I invited Tasha here. Do you want to drive her away?" Lorelei's voice was stern. She had just come downstairs and couldn't find Natasha anywhere. She had to ask around, only to find out that so much had happened downstairs just now!Lorelei obviously didn't believe that Natasha would have pushed Natalie. She was certain that the latter had played a trick to frame Natasha!Later, when Lorelei heard from the madam of the Zahn family that Joshua had already taken Natasha away, she became even more anxious. She immediately followed the direction given by the guests to find this place. As soon as she came in, she heard Joshua telling Natasha to leave.Seeing Lorelei standing at the courtyard entrance, Joshua's expression changed, and he couldn't utter a word of reproach. "Mom, why are you here?"Lorelei responded, "If I don't come, you'll just end up mistreating Tasha, won't you? Just because she's good-natured, does that give you the right to tr

"Who is she?" Philip's expression changed when he saw Natalie. The smile he had earlier disappeared, and his face turned grim. Lorelei clutched Natasha's hand and gave a cold stare to Natalie."Grandpa Philip, it's me, Natalie. Don't you recognize me?" Natalie felt a bit uneasy as she answered.However, Philip ignored her, turned to Joshua, and demanded, "Tell me, who is she?"Philip's frustration was apparent. The fact that Joshua had broken his promise by bringing Natalie to the banquet left him incredulous.The banquet hall was filled with guests who couldn't make out the words being exchanged, but the tension in the air was undeniable. The curiosity of everyone present was aroused, and all eyes turned to Philip.Natalie refrained from speaking. She nervously squeezed her hand and cast a timid glance at Joshua, who remained expressionless by her side."Josh... maybe I should go. I might upset Grandpa Philip," Natalie suggested.Joshua gripped Natalie's arm and reassured her

Joshua led Natalie to her seat and then sat down himself. His stare was icy and he exuded a strong presence. Natalie's timid posture beside him contrasted sharply with his demeanor.Philip felt a growing sense of irritation as he watched both Joshua and Natalie. He was growing increasingly impatient to have a word with Joshua as soon as the banquet was over. Even though Joshua had promised Philip he wouldn't divorce Natasha, he had taken Natalie with him.Philip couldn't help but feel that Joshua was deliberately causing trouble. He turned to Natasha and pushed a plate of food in her direction. "We have a talented chef today. Have a taste, you'll like it."Natasha replied with a nod, "Thanks, Grandpa." She picked up her utensils and began to enjoy her meal. Before she could finish chewing her food, Philip was pushing another plate in her direction.He continued offering her different dishes until everyone at the table was taking notice of Natasha. Lorelei seemed content, but Josh

Philip was only momentarily surprised. He'd seen big talkers like Natalie in his years in the business. Joshua intervened in time. He pushed Natalie back into her seat and said, "Natalie just wants to show off what she has. She's a bit reckless. Please don't mind her."Natalie was made to sit. She was dumbfounded, but she soon realized that even Joshua didn't believe what she was saying.That was a kick in the teeth for her. With nobody believing her, she decided to show the Graysons what she could do. Resentment bubbled within her. She tried to get up again but felt herself getting held back. She looked up to see Joshua's hand pressing on her shoulder."And why do you bring such a reckless woman into our family? Are you trying to bring the Graysons down?" Philip grunted."I'll teach her slowly. She won't bring the Graysons down," Joshua replied calmly.Natalie struggled to move her shoulder. She tried to shake Joshua's hand, but he held her down firmly. The difference in streng