Chapter 415
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“Mrs. Kinberg, why are you upset?” Josie stood up. “You know very well that what I’m saying is true. Even when David still believed Natalie was his daughter, he could abandon her so unhesitatingly for his own reputation.
“What do you think will happen when he knows that Natalie isn’t his daughter?
“Actually, have you ever thought that this matter wasn’t difficult to resolve originally? David should have admitted that he had read the paper and his judgment based on theoretical experience was mistaken. He mistakenly thought Natalie had actually performed the experiment, which led to this absurd situation.
“Although the project had little research value and the experiment wasn’t complex, it was ultimately the experiment of a graduate student. Given Natalie’s current knowledge level, to be able to calculate such complex paper results, even if they were wrong, is still remarkable.
“If David genuinely praised her and took all the blame, Natalie and David would not receive any criticism. It could even preserve some of Natalie’s reputation, and David’s reputation wouldn’t be affected. Everyone would still see him as a responsible and brave professor for protecting his student. This was originally a win-win situation, but David, due to his selfishness and eagerness to protect his pristine reputation, mercilessly condemned Natalie to ruin. Given the current situation, as long as Aiden doesn’t back down, Sibley will sue Natalie since she is protective of Aiden.
“Then, Natalie might end up with a criminal record.
“Mrs. Kinberg, is this really what you want? To abandon everything to help a scumbag who’s selfish to the extreme? Aren’t you afraid of becoming his next victim?”
Audrey was also a selfish person, so she knew full well that Josie was telling the truth. Her resolve had long since wavered, but she was unwilling to give up. She asked, “How do you know he would sacrifice me?”
Josie scoffed, “When the Reedshaw family ran into trouble back then, he was even willing to sacrifice Miss Reedshaw. Why wouldn’t he do the same with the now faltering Kinberg family, and you, who are past your prime?”
“You…” Audrey angrily raised her hand and pointed at Josie. “You ill-mannered little wretch, get out. I don’t need you to lecture me!”
Josie stood up and turned to walk out. She said, “Think carefully about what I said. I’m an orphan, so it’s excusable since no one has taught me manners. But Natalie is the heir you painstakingly cultivated. If you ruin her like this, how will you explain it to the Kinberg family?”
Audrey kicked over the coffee table. “Get out!”
Josie smiled calmly and pulled Sean out of the Kinberg family.
Back in the car, Sean looked at her, puzzled. “How did you know Natalie was David’s daughter? No, how did you know she wasn’t?”
“Do you remember when I was kidnapped?” Josie tapped on the car window. She explained, “At the time, I suspected Natalie was the mastermind and provided clues to the police. They investigated the relationship between Reynard Sandoval, Audrey, and Natalie, but found nothing. But I wasn’t satisfied, so I hired a private investigator. They focused on investigating Audrey, and also investigated who Natalie’s biological father was. I’ve met Reynard. He actually bears some resemblance to Natalie. Given his age and his status in Aloville more than twenty years ago, it makes sense for him to cross paths with Audrey. At the same time, I also know David. He’s an extremely selfish person. That’s how he is with me and with Aiden, so there’s no reason he’d be different with Natalie, unless…”
Sean understood even though Josie didn’t finish her sentence. Sean’s expression was grim. “Unless he treats Natalie as his daughter? Considering Natalie’s age, was she conceived the same year the Reedshaw family got in trouble? That David is so shameless!”