Chapter 132
Walking out of the lounge, Natalie bumped into Chris and Charlie and their respective spouses by the
door.
The two couples glared daggers at her as if hoping that their gaze could burn holes through her.
There was a glint in Natalieâs brown eyes as she asked lazily, âMr. Corden, can I ask you something?â
âGo ahead, Ms. Nichols.â
âSince Old Mr. Watsonsâ will has taken effect, what will happen to the portion that Iâm supposed to inherit
should something untoward happen to me?â
The man was stunned for a moment, but he quickly recovered and replied, âAccording to Old Mr.
Watsonsâ instructions, the shares under your name will be donated to Chanaeaâs charity organizations
under you and the Watsons familyâs joint
names.â
Narrowing her eyes, Natalie nodded satisfactorily.
âDid the two gentlemen and their wives hear this loud and clear?â
The two couplesâ faces darkened. However, Natalie just turned around and walked off without a second
word.
Although these two lame excuses of men have done despicable things, Max is still unwilling to send his
own children to jail. The five percent equity not only makes me an effective shield for Shawn, but it also
means that I have to help him out when heâs in trouble. I have to say: Mar, as the head of the Watsons
family, is one cunning man. The inheritance given to me is also apt, making it difficult to refuse.
Shawn interrupted her train of thoughts as he queried, âNatalie, what did Grandpa talk to you about?â
âGrandpa asked me to examine him,â Natalie lied smoothly. âAlthough the toxins in his body were
removed, he still needs to pay attention to his diet and exercise given his age.â
âI see...â
âWhy do you ask? What do you think Grandpa told me in private?â
âNâNothing.â
Shawnâs heart beat wildly.
His feelings for Natalie were overflowing.
Although he tried to contain his feelings and show restraint, he was afraid that Max saw through him and
told Natalie about how Shawn truly felt.
Completely unaware of the other manâs feelings, Natalie accompanied Shawn downstairs.
More guests had arrived.
Natalie stood out like a sore thumb as she took her place next to Shawn.
Many wealthy and famous people approached them to exchange pleasantries with
Shawn, and the conversation naturally moved onto the topic of Natalie, who always graciously
introduced herself.
Shortly after, everyone at the banquet knew the ugly girl with a face full of freckles as Natalie Nichols.
While socializing, Natalie chanced upon her family of three, whom she had not seen for a long time.
I did not expect that they would receive an invitation from Old Mr. Watsons to attend tonightâs banquet.I
havenâtseen them in almost six years... That middleâaged man with a face full of smiles has probably
already forgotten that he has a daughter called Natalie.
âShawn, Iâm going to get a piece of cake.â
âSure.â
Natalie walked toward the family of three slowly. As she stared at the hypocritical and disgusting man,
the hatred in her eyes deepened.
Her mother had loved him with all her heart.
However, he destroyed her happiness, occupied Natalieâs grandfatherâs family business, and even had
something to do with her grandfatherâs death.
Thomas, Yvonne, and their daughter Melissa did not notice her. They felt a cold gaze upon them, but
could not identify its source.
Even though Natalie walked right past them, they did not recognize her.
Melissa only paid attention to Natalie because she was Shawnâs partner and, more so, because of
Natalieâs unique gown.
After Natalie was a good distance away, she held Yvonneâs arm and said coquettishly, âMom, that ugly
woman is also called Natalie Nichols. She has the same name as that woman...â
Upon hearing this name, Yvonneâs eyes flashed with disdain.
âMelissa, they may have the same name, but they lead entirely different lives. That country bumpkin slept
with some guy six years ago and even became pregnant with the manâs child. We have no idea where
she is now. How can she be compared to this woman?â