(Third-person's POV)Natalie suddenly let out a soft chuckle, the sound cutting through the quiet like a blade."Why did you laugh?" she asked, her voice carrying an unsettling lightness.Isabella looked up from her apple, meeting Natalie's gaze with curiosity. In the next second, a small silver blade flew from her fingertips with lightning speed.Thud!The knife embedded itself in the polished surface of the coffee table, the metal still vibrating from the impact. The movement was so fast it left afterimages in the air.Everyone present, except Florian, couldn't even see where Isabella had drawn the blade from. Her hand moved like a striking serpent.Isabella raised her chin toward Natalie, a subtle signal for her to make the next move.Richard's panic exploded into desperate words. "Natalie! Please, think of our family bonds! Remember your parents - they wouldn't want this! Your grandmother loved you so much, she wouldn't want you to harbor such hatred!"His voice grew incre
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