Semua Bab Who's the Substitute Now?: Bab 21 - Bab 30

"Are you sure that this is from Joshua?" Natasha asked, her eyes twitching slightly.Natasha was so amused at what Natalie was doing that she couldn't help but laugh. She thought that Joshua had been stingy enough. Who knew that Natalie would be even worse than him?"Of course it's from him," Natalie answered without batting an eye. It didn't look like she was lying at all."You can't be thinking that the Graysons would still give you a huge sum of money after you lived with them for three years and gave nothing in return, right?" Natalie scoffed. The disdain was plain in her eyes as she looked at Natasha."I never said anything about the money. You, on the other hand, have never stopped bringing it up. Just how poor and needy are you?" Natasha asked, blinking slowly at her. She then looked at the dress Natalie was wearing. Chanel. Not bad. But it was an obsolete design from a year ago.However, Natalie didn't seem to notice Natasha's eyes on her. "Don't you dare change the su

Natasha went down the passage and entered the VIP lounge. It was luxuriously decorated and brightly lit by the chandeliers dangling from the ceiling. Everyone there was busy catching up and discussing things with one another.She removed her sunglasses and picked up a glass of champagne from a waiter passing by. Then, she went into a corner and sat down."I heard that a medical professor from Radiance Biomed is coming. But why don't I see them anywhere yet?""Someone from Radiance is coming? I heard that their drug research paused at the clinical stage the last time. We haven't heard a peep from them since then."Someone next to the man who had spoken nudged him on the shoulder. He said, "If Radiance hasn't been progressing much with their research, what about these smaller drug companies? None of their newer drugs have been making waves in the industry."Natasha heard this and raised her eyebrow in curiosity. She said nothing as she continued eavesdropping on their conversation

The policeman answered, "Good evening, miss. My name is Thomas Shaw. You can call me Officer Shaw."Natasha nodded and smiled at him. "How do you do, Officer Shaw?""We would just like to get a statement from you. Please walk us through what happened."Natasha nodded with a calm look in her eyes.When Thomas saw how calm and collected Natasha was, he became even more doubtful about the accusation that Natasha had stolen the Graysons' diamond ring. However, he still needed to follow the standard procedure."Please follow me."Natasha followed Thomas into the interrogation room. Natalie's voice could be heard from outside. "Officer Shaw, you must investigate her properly. The ring she stole from the Graysons is very important to them!"The ring she stole from the Graysons?Natasha couldn't help it as a mocking smile appeared on her lips. So Natalie was accusing her of stealing the Graysons' precious diamond ring, wasn't she?Natasha gracefully sat down as Thomas picked up his

Mason listened to everything Natalie told him. By the time she was finished, he felt less anxious than before. This was an easy case, after all."It would be even better if you could settle the case by today," Natalie added.When she had found out that Joshua was going to take her to the apartment instead of Grayson Villa, she knew that he didn't want Lorelei to know about her returning to the country.But Natalie was impatient. She didn't know how long Joshua would take to convince his mother about her. She couldn't wait any longer!She planned to present Natasha's situation before Lorelei straightaway, at the risk of infuriating Joshua. Maybe then Lorelei wouldn't side with Natasha anymore after learning about the truth!Once Lorelei was utterly disappointed in Natasha, Natalie could then glide in effortlessly to replace Natasha in the family. It was a win-win situation!Natalie had everything planned out in her head."Don't worry, miss. I will send someone to the house to inv

Judging from the look in Lorelei's eyes, it was obvious that she knew who Natalie was. But why did she look so shocked?Hadn't Joshua told his mother anything about Natalie's return to the country? Why not?Didn't he want to marry Natalie? He had to tell his mother at some point, right? Why would he keep Natalie a secret from Lorelei? Was there something else he was concerned about?Despite all the questions running through her head, Natasha didn't pursue the topic any further. She lowered her gaze and said nothing. She didn't want to know anything about it. She also didn't want to get involved in the Graysons family's matters anymore."Tasha, do you know about Natalie?" Lorelei asked with some difficulty. There was a look of panic in her eyes.Natasha nodded slightly.Lorelei was utterly shocked. So, that was why Natasha had insisted on divorcing Joshua. It was because Natalie had returned for some god-forsaken reason!And to think that the woman had kept such a high profile