Chapter 195
Alexander leaned back against the sofa, looking casual and nonchalant. A corner of his mouth lifted. “Whatever you say p>
His words were met with a round of playful jeers from the crowd. Camila’s face flushed a deeper shade of red, and as she shyly turned her head, she spotted Natalie standing in the foyer.
“Natalie,” she called out with a bright smile, as if they were old friends.
At the sound of her name, everyone turned to look. The people who had just been badmouthing her showed no trace of embarrassment. If Alexander didn’t care, why should they?
Natalie, holding a securely wrapped, square box, walked over. “Ms. White, here is ‘Baby’s Breath.’ You can open it to inspect the item p>
She stood on the opposite side of the coffee table, directly across from Alexander, but she didn’t spare him a single glance. She politely placed the box down, indicating for Camila to open it.
“Perfect timing. I wanted to try it on before having my engagement gown designed around it. Natalie, would you help me put it on?” Camila asked, her expression so sincere she could have been talking to her best friend.
Someone whispered, “Camila is so gracious, being friends with her like this p>
Although Natalie now held a high-status position and was treated with respect in professional settings, in the eyes of these wealthy elites, she was still just an orphan with no family backing.
“I’m sorry, Ms. White, but I have other work to attend to,” Natalie replied with a polite smile, declining the request.
Before Camila could respond, someone else interjected, clearly offended on her behalf. “She’s doing you a favor by even asking. You’re just an employee. Who do you think you are p>
“Exactly. Camila is being generous. She’s not holding a grudge over you stealing Alexander back then. If it were me p>
“If I recall correctly, Ms. Turner, isn’t your boyfriend someone else’s husband?” Natalie cut in sharply.
Laura Turner’s face froze in embarrassment, which quickly morphed into rage. She raised her hand to strike.
“I wonder if his wife will be so gracious to you?” Natalie caught Laura’s wrist in a firm grip, her voice unwavering.
“You!” Laura’s face turned pale. “What gives you the right to mock me?” Thɪs chapter is updated by.net
“Having morals has nothing to do with social status p>
Natalie knew she couldn’t afford to
offend most of the people in this
room but she refused to be
intimidated. Laura str
gred
her wrist, and Camila quickly
to free
stepped in. “Natalie, let her go. Ms. Turner was just joking. You don’t want to make her angry p>
Her words seemed to remind Laura of her power. She shot a look at a man standing beside her. If Natalie dared to mock her, she would make her pay. Seeing that Alexander remained silent, she assumed he was thoroughly annoyed
his
ex-wife, which emboldened her
further.
The man, another one of Laura’s admirers, took the cue. He stood up and seized Natalie’s left wrist.
A searing pain shot through her arm, as if the bone were cracking all over again.
“Don’t be ungrateful. You heard Ms. Turner. Apologize!” the man demanded.
Natalie was in too much pain to speak, her glare the only response she could manage.
Camila watched with secret satisfaction. She had expected Alexander to intervene, but he remained silent, casually sipping his wine.
She stepped forward, feigning concern. “Natalie, don’t be so stubborn. Just apologize to Ms. Turner and this will all be over. Ms. Turner, Natalie didn’t mean it. She just speaks her mind p>
Natalie felt as if her left wrist was about to be crushed. Enduring the agony, she fixed her icy gaze on Camila. “Since you’re so noble, Ms. White, why don’t you tell everyone how you got pregnant with p>
“Enough p>
A cold, stern voice cut her off.
Natalie looked over to see
Alexander’s face dark with anger. “All
she did was ask for your help, and
you’ve caused all this drama.
allthis drama Ms
Watson, it seems you really want me to call Billy Firth headquarters
personally p>
With Alexander’s intervention, the man had to let go of Natalie’s wrist. He released
his grip, and she immediately cradled her already swelling hand.
She knew Alexander’s threat was not an empty one. He would do it if he wasn’t satisfied.
Camila seized the moment. “Natalie, I honestly just wanted your help. I didn’t mean anything by it p>
Billy Firth’s reputation in Cabinda had just been established; a formal complaint would be disastrous.
Natalie gritted her teeth. “Fine. I’ll help you p>