Chapter 180

Natalie was just about to take a shower when she got a video from Murray. The video showed Jennifer being surrounded by...

Before she left, Natalie had heard Easton’s phone call, confirming that Jennifer wasn’t lying this time–she really was in trouble. Looking around, Natalie recognized the place as the mansion area where Easton lived.

[Natalie. Jennifer is way more vicious than we thought. She harmed someone to win the piano competition, and that person ended up dead.] Murray sent the message.

Natalie didn’t know that Jennifer had won the piano competition because of Yvette. In her mind, Jennifer had always been a good pianist.

Natalie texted Murray back. [Be careful, Jennifer has got a hitman working for her. She is really smart and talented in everything.]

Murray: [You’re giving her too much credit, Natalie. How can a vicious woman like her be considered smart? Her best skills are pretending and seducing people.]

Natalie could see Murray was underestimating Jennifer. [Murray, I’m serious. Think about the people in your company and why your dad, who lives abroad, got into a car accident. These things aren’t easy to pull off. Without prior planning, she couldn’t have achieved this. She has many unknown backers that we don’t know about. Her main goal now is Easton. As the heir of Shagrity’s first family, marrying Easton would elevate her status. She’ll use that status to climb even higher.]

Murray: [Now that you put it that way, Natalie, she does sound scary.]

Natalie: [Don’t underestimate women.]

Murray: [I saw her shaking earlier and thought she was easy to push around.]

Natalie: [Murray, go to bed already.]

Natalie tossed her phone aside and went to wash up, getting ready for bed. Thinking about how Easton suddenly refused to divorce her, she felt really upset and just wanted to be alone.

With Lambert and James not at home, the mansion was quiet. Natalie lay down on the bed and quickly fell asleep. But she had another nightmare, reliving her life in the past when she was tied up in an abandoned building.

She watched helplessly as those people hurt her. Sharp pain cut across her face, and the moment her fingers were crushed by an axe, the intense pain pushed her to the edge of terror. The worst part was when Easton pushed her off the building.

“No, Easton, no, please save me, save our baby…” Blood splattered on the ground with a “bang” sound. Natalie saw herself turn into a bloody mess.

“No!” Natalie sat up abruptly, drenched in sweat. Sunlight seeped through the curtains, and she realized it was just a dream. “Phew.” Natalie breathed heavily, like a drowning fish gasping for air. She curled up, feeling the pain. Her phone kept ringing, and Natalie reached out to grab it without checking the number, hitting the answer button.

“Hello!”

“Natalie, you’ve got some nerve! You hired men to teach Jennifer a lesson. Do you want to die?” Vance’s voice shocked her out of her grogginess.

“Hired men to teach Jennifer a lesson? Did Jennifer die?” Natalie asked, sitting up straight.

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“Natalie, how can you be so vicious? Jennifer’s face almost got disfigured. She’s about to start filming. Come over and apologize right now, or I’ll call the police.” Vance demanded, his tone harsh and threatening.

Natalie laughed bitterly. He’s always been so domineering, she thought. “Vance, she’s done so much to me. If I wanted to kill her, do you think she’d still be alive?

“Apologize to her? Why should I apologize for something I didn't do? Ask her if she dares to call the police,” Natalie retorted, her voice steady despite the anger bubbling inside her.

“What do you mean? Why wouldn’t Jennifer dare to call the police? She’s the victim here,” Vance growled, sounding like he wanted to tear Natalie apart.

Natalie really envied Jennifer right now. Her brothers truly cared for her, willing to do anything for her, even something as crazy as risking their own lives.

But Natalie kept her cool and said, “Vance, why don’t you tell Jennifer to call the cops? See if she dares. She’s the one who drove someone to their death, so what makes Jennifer think she can call the police?”

Natalie hung up and blocked Vance’s number before getting up to take a bath. She sweated it out, feeling miserable, and her emotions were still all over the place.

Vance ended the call and turned to head for Jennifer’s hospital room. Jennifer had come to the hospital this morning because her face, which had been treated last night after being beaten, was even more swollen today.

Her face was nearly ruined, and now all she wanted was to heal and then make those two scumbags pay.

She subtly hinted to Vance that last night’s incident might have been orchestrated by Natalie. And there he was, Vance, on the hunt for Natalie from early morning. Jennifer thought viciously as Vance walked in, “Jennifer, Natalie denies it.”

Jennifer touched her swollen cheek, looking hurt as she said, “Maybe it wasn’t her, but I can’t think of anyone else I’ve wronged.”

“Hmph!” Vance’s eyes turned bloodshot with anger, hating Natalie’s malicious tactics. “Jennifer, let’s call the police. If we lock her up for a while, she’ll learn her lesson and won’t dare to scheme against you anymore.”

The mention of calling the police scared Jennifer. Her face turned pale. “No, Vance, without evidence, we can’t report her. Those two guys ran away long ago, and the police didn’t catch them last night.

“Without proof, we can’t bring her to justice. Don’t report it, Vance, or Natalie will hate us even more.”

Vance was taken aback, realizing that Natalie had been right about Jennifer not agreeing to report the incident. He wondered, Could it be… No way, how could Jennifer lie to me? It must have been Natalie...

“Alright, alright, rest well. The doctor said your face will be fine after a few days of rest,” Vance said.

Jennifer smiled sweetly, nodding gently. “Vance, thank you. You’re all the ones who love me the most. After finding out that Natalie is your real sister, I’ve always felt insecure. Natalie has been jealous of me seeing how good you all are to me.

“It’s all my fault. If it weren’t for the mix-up, the one you’d care for would be her. This mess between us is all because of me.”

With that, Jennifer lowered her head and started sobbing softly, sounding both delicate and pitiful. Vance felt heartache for Jennifer. He sat beside her hospital bed, his voice full of affection. “Jennifer, don’t cry. We only have one sister, and that’s you.

“I’ll never acknowledge Natalie. She’s too evil.” Vance’s eyes were filled with hatred. He thought, If it weren’t for Dad bringing Natalie back, our family would have been happy and content. So, what if she’s my real sister? Blood relation aside, she’s nothing.

Natalie said. “Jennifer, not reporting Natalie and letting her off the hook is really unfair.”