Chapter 749 Betting His Reputation On It Everyone inside the mourning hall gasped in horror.
No one managed to say a word, for all they could feel at that moment was complete shock.
At present, the mourning hall looked rather grim, with white chrysanthemums surrounding it. Kennethâs body wasnât placed there, although there was a photograph of him in the center.
Moreover, Miguel and the other two elders had watched Kenneth breathe his last with their own eyes.
Hence, the former was instantly triggered by Natalieâs comment despite having finally calmed down a while ago.
Even Samuel could be seen furrowing his brows and glancing at her skeptically, but while he didnât know what she was up to, he still seemed convinced of her capabilities.
I know she can protect herself.
Even if she canât, sheâll always have me.
I wonât ever let anyone touch a single strand of her hair!
âNatalie Nichols, weâve already agreed to give Mr. Samuel more time to find out the truth. This is the most weâre willing to do,â
Miguel remarked furiously. âBut now, here you are running your mouth about how Kenneth isnât dead! Do you think weâre foolish enough to believe your nonsense?â
âI said heâs not dead, so he isnât.â Natalie ran her fingers through her hair and smiled faintly.
âYou!â Miguel pointed at her while shaking with rage. âY-You... Are you aware of what youâre saying? This is ridiculous! How dare you spout such nonsense here in front of everyone! You may be under Mr. Samuelâs protection, but that doesnât mean you can keep spewing rubbish like that! The gods are watching! Do you not fear their wrath?â
âHeâs right! How could she say such a thing?â
âItâs because she has Mr. Samuel protecting her, but this is just too much!â
âShe doesnât give a d*mn about anyone else just because she has Mr. Samuel! What would happen to the Bowers family if this keeps up?â
Despite being fearful of Samuel, the rest of the crowd was undoubtedly infuriated by Natalieâs words too. They didnât dare voice their dissent aloud, but that didnât stop them from muttering among themselves. It wasnât long until the silent hall became filled with chatter.
Meanwhile, Yara couldnât help but gloat when she saw Natalie get herself into trouble once again.
Suddenly, someone cupped a hand over her mouth.
âMmph!â Yara tried to scream, but the person covered her mouth so tightly that she couldnât make a sound.
âItâs me,â Gale whispered into her ear. âDonât move. Come with me.â
Yara stopped trying to speak, but she still squirmed as a way to insist on remaining there.
Gale scoffed in response. âAre you still that clueless about Natalie? If she says Kenneth isnât dead, it means he isnât. Did you think she still hasnât found out about your little poison scheme?â
Yaraâs pupils dilated at his words.
That geezer isnât dead?
At the realization that Kenneth wasnât dead, she recalled all the things she had said to him before he lost consciousness. Now that the old man was actually still alive, he would surely remember everything she had told him and regard her as an enemy from then onward.
Iâm screwed!
At the same time, Yara understood that she could no longer resist Galeâs orders and that she had to leave right away.
As Yara quietly left in the shadows, Natalie remained composed in the face of everyoneâs doubt toward her. âI meant exactly what I saidâheâs still alive.â
âThatâs impossible!â Miguel rose to his feet while glaring at her. âIf youâre saying heâs still alive, prove it to us! If you donât, youâre only causing trouble for Mr. Samuel! He can protect you all he wants, but youâre putting his reputation on the line!â