Semua Bab Who's the Substitute Now?: Bab 301 - Bab 310

Flynn winced in pain as he lay on the ground.Natasha approached Lorelei, who was already slightly disoriented. When Lorelei saw Natasha, she mumbled, "T-Tasha, is that you?""I'm here!" Natasha grabbed Lorelei's hand and gently reassured her, "Lorelei, don't talk yet. Follow my rhythm and take deep breaths. Breathe in and out. Take it slow."Joshua couldn't even think about pulling Natasha away as Shawn was standing by Natasha's side. He was no match for Shawn at all.All Joshua could do was to watch Natasha's every move. He was looking extremely grave."Lorelei, try breathing in my rhythm and keep your head clear." Natasha's voice was soft yet professional, and even her movement was practiced.Lorelei followed Natasha's instructions and breathed in time with her rhythm. Little by little, her breathing became calmer.Joshua sensed something was wrong as he continued to watch. Something was off about the way Lorelei looked.Suddenly, he remembered Natasha's earlier words. He co

"Tasha…" Lorelei trailed off."What do you mean?" Joshua asked in a confused tone."Mr. Grayson, don't you get it?" Natasha met his gaze.Joshua felt provoked and replied, "I don't understand." He tried to sound calm, but anger was simmering underneath.With a blank expression, Natasha said, "Since you've chosen to play dumb, I'll be direct."It seems to me that the Graysons should know more about Mr. Fletcher than I do. I've only spent a moment with him and already know what he's like."With your insight, you must have a better grasp of Mr. Fletcher's temperament than I do."Although Natasha's voice was soft, it carried to all of those present."He is simply a businessman driven by profit. The Graysons have nothing valuable to offer Havenfield now. Why will he help? Is he in your debt?"Natasha stared at Joshua. The Graysons could no longer rebound.Joshua gritted his teeth, his face contorting into a grimace. He was on the verge of grabbing Natasha in a fit of rage, but she

"I—" Natasha's words were cut short when she saw Lorelei suddenly lose her balance."Lorelei!" Natasha swallowed her words as she hurried forward to support Lorelei.Using her hand to support her head, Lorelei said weakly, "I'm sorry. My body hasn't fully recovered yet, so I'm a little unsteady.""You're still too weak," Natasha said with concern. "You've only just recovered from such a dangerous situation, and you didn't get enough rest before you came to look for me. Isn't that a bit reckless?"Sensing Natasha's frustration, Lorelei quickly explained, "Tasha, I just wanted to have a talk with you about the Graysons. I felt uneasy and couldn't wait anymore. Please don't be mad."Seeing Lorelei so weak and her face so much thinner, Natasha couldn't bring herself to be stern with her, even if she was angry. Lorelei's health mattered most."Come in and take a seat. Shawn, help me," Natasha called out to Shawn. They slowly helped Lorelei into the house.Once inside, Natasha immedia

"Lorelei, since you're not getting up, I'm kneeling with you," Natasha said."Y-You…" Lorelei stuttered. She didn't expect Natasha to kneel."Lorelei, if you won't get up, then I'll stay on my knees together with you."Lorelei loosened her grip on Natasha's gown. When she saw the determined look on Natasha's face, she held back her tears and asked, "Tasha, are you unwilling to help the Graysons? I can assure you that this will be the first and last time."Lorelei looked sincere.Natasha couldn't help but mock herself inwardly. She had helped the Graysons through a difficult situation once before.It seemed that Lorelei thought that it had been Joshua who had helped the Graysons three years ago.Still, it didn't bother her that Lorelei wasn't aware of it. She had no intention of telling the Graysons, anyway.She dropped her head in silence."Tasha, you aren't going to help the Graysons, are you?" Lorelei heaved a sigh. Her hopes were dashed.Having calmed herself, she continue

Natasha had been kneeling too long, and her legs were a little stiff. She couldn't get up.Shawn came over quickly to help. Natasha shook her head and said, "Don't worry about me. Help Lorelei to her feet quickly."Lorelei's legs were probably stiffer because she had been on her knees longer than Natasha.However, Shawn wanted to help Natasha first."Shawn, help Lorelei up first. I can manage on my own. You don't have to worry about me," Natasha said with a frown.Shawn ignored her and insisted on helping her up first. Natasha met his gaze. She couldn't help but sigh when she saw his determined look and said, "Fine. Help me up first."Despite being Shawn's boss, she knew she couldn't beat his determination. After Shawn helped her onto the couch, she bent over to massage her calves.Meanwhile, Shawn helped Lorelei up as well. She took a seat next to Natasha and said, "Tasha, can I have a look at that brooch now?"Natasha nodded and handed the brooch to Lorelei. Lorelei trembled