บททั้งหมดของ Who's the Substitute Now?: บทที่ 291 - บทที่ 300

Natasha gaped at Lorelei and Joshua. She was shaken because she hadn't expected to meet them like this. Despite her dislike for Joshua, Natasha had no intention of destroying the Graysons.Though disgusted by their actions, she respected Jacob and would not dismantle what Jacob had worked so hard to protect.The words she spoke were desperate. They were meant only to convince Marcus to help the Toussaints.Natasha could see that Lorelei was shaken to the core. Not only was her face pale, but her legs were shaking, and she was barely able to hold herself upright.Natasha's mind went blank, but she could feel Joshua's fierce stare and the cold vibe he radiated.However, Joshua's reaction was of no concern to Natasha. Lorelei's feelings were all she cared about as she saw Lorelei as a mother figure.It was likely that Lorelei had absorbed all of her words and hadn't missed a thing.Natasha could imagine how heartbroken Lorelei must feel. She had spoken such merciless words when Lor

Lorelei and Marcus stood there in shock. Even Natasha was startled by Joshua's words. She wondered if he was retaliating against her by deliberately revealing her identity.Natasha would be in more danger if more people knew who she was. She glowered at Joshua, who met her eyes unemotionally."What's the matter, Ms. Sullivan? Are you denying it? Mr. Fletcher despises lying above all else. I am an example of someone whom he despises. Do you want to end up the way I did?" Joshua smirked.His words implied that Marcus wasn't going to help her if she didn't admit who she was.Natasha scoffed."Didn't you come to Marcus about something today? You lied to Marcus. Do you think he'll help you?" Joshua stressed every word he spoke.He believed he had Natasha in his pocket and could play with her thoughts with ease. He was forcing her to admit she was working for Professor Nancy.Marcus snorted. He didn't buy it. "Professor Nancy's assistant? You have a lot of nerve saying that, Mr. Grays

Natasha grinned. "I like how direct you are. It's a deal. You'll help the Toussaints restore their cash flow."Suddenly, Natasha seemed to remember something and added, "You wouldn't go back on your word, would you?""Certainly not! Do I look like someone who would go back on my word?" Marcus assured her.Having gotten to know Professor Nancy's assistant, he was feeling upbeat and spoke more enthusiastically, "Ms. Sullivan, rest assured! I'll restore the Toussaints' cash flow today!"It was definitely a deal worth making for Marcus to get such a powerful partner with so little effort.Natasha nodded with a smile.Meanwhile, Lorelei watched Natasha with mixed emotions while trying hard to shake off the negative feelings.She was no fool and could tell that Natasha was avoiding her questions. Natasha would not refuse to answer her questions unless she felt guilty.Lorelei had been the Grayson family's matriarch long enough to see all kinds of situations.She had even been a gues

Shawn followed close behind Natasha."Ms. Sullivan! Are you leaving already? What about the Serranoa coffee you were talking about?" Marcus hurried to catch up. He was oblivious to the situation.Shawn and Natasha frowned. Natasha walked on impatiently and said, "Just tell me the amount when you've decided."Perhaps feeling rude, she added, "I'll deliver the Serranoa coffee over to you as soon as I get them.""Oh, great! Awesome!" Marcus stroked his beard with delight. Natasha's help was just in time as his supply of Serranoa coffee was running low.Natasha was in a hurry to get out of there, but Marcus was standing in her way. Shawn scowled."Marcus—" Natasha began, but Shawn cut her off from behind."Move," Shawn said unpleasantly. It was rare to see him speak. He looked intimidating in his buzz cut.Marcus was startled. Remembering how Shawn had confronted Harriet, he quietly stepped aside. "I'm getting in the way, aren't I? I'll move over."Shawn stepped past him with a st

"I can endure shame for the Graysons!" Lorelei exclaimed. Her body shuddered.Joshua's expression hardened. He tried to pull Lorelei away from Natasha, but she seemed to be unusually stiff. He couldn't move her at all."Tasha, I'm begging you. Please, I'm begging you." Lorelei was losing her mind. She was like a drowning person reaching for the final straws.Natasha remained stunned. She had never seen Lorelei in such a state.Lorelei naturally held a prominent position in Oceanville's elite circle as a Grayson. She was a daily fixture at the most important social events.From head to toe, she was always dressed in glamour and grandeur. Parties, lights, flowers, applause—all of that came naturally to Lorelei.But now, Lorelei stood so low.Her stare was too intense for Natasha to spare her another glance. Natasha was afraid it would give her a sense of guilt, or even cause her to give up on what she had already been planning to do."Tasha, please say something." Lorelei's voice