Chapter 383

Natalie thought for a moment and got into a car. She told Luna, "Follow Camellia. Something happened to Maris. I saved her this morning. I suspect it was Camellia and Colin working together to harm Maris."

Last night, she wanted to warn Maris, but she didn’t have Maris’s number.

Thinking about what happened at the party last night, Luna was shocked. She asked, “Natalie, aren’t they worried people will suspect them if they act like this?”

Natalie smiled and said, “Without evidence, even if people suspect them, no one can do anything. People like Jennifer and Nick have such thick skin; as long as there’s no proof, no one can do anything to them.”

Luna knew that someone like Jennifer would do anything for profit. She drove and followed Camellia’s car as Nick and Camellia left together. She said, “Natalie, they might be heading back.”

Natalie knew that following them was pointless. She said, “No need to follow anymore.” Just then, her phone rang. Natalie picked it up and saw it was Murray calling. She said, “Hello! Murray."

Murray said, “Natalie, check the news quickly. They’re saying you killed Maris. What’s going on? These rumors are terrifying.”

Natalie was completely shocked. She asked, “What?”

“Natalie, you were in my room all last night. How could you have killed Maris? Someone’s trying to frame you,” Murray said, his voice full of worry.

Natalie tightened her grip on the phone slightly. She said, “Murray, don’t get involved in my stuff. Focus on your company first. I’m afraid they might take advantage of the chaos to cause trouble. Keep an eye on Davian for me, and we’ll talk once I’ve sorted out the situation with Maris.”

Murray replied, “Alright! Don’t worry, I’ll watch that punk for you."

After hanging up, Natalie glanced at the trending news in Shagrity.

She was inundated with hashtags: [Natalie accused of murdering Maris in a fit of rage], [Natalie kicked out by the Simpson family, plotting revenge against Jennifer, damaging Jennifer’s reputation].

Following was a narrative video from Nora. In the video, Nora said, “Dear netizens, today I want to stand up for Jennifer. Natalie is a natural-born troublemaker. Since she was brought back, she has been constantly plotting against Jennifer. What happened last night was all Natalie’s doing. Back then, Jennifer was just a kid, and she was innocent in all of this. In contrast, Natalie is always going after Jennifer. Because of her mistakes, Natalie was kicked out of the Simpson family, losing her status as their adopted daughter. She can’t even find a job now, and she talks badly about Jennifer out of revenge. Jennifer is incredibly talented, outstanding, and kind-hearted. She’s won numerous national piano competitions and is now starring as the lead actress in a movie. Unable to accept Jennifer being better than her, Natalie is set on ruining Jennifer. I was there last night, and everything that happened was Camellia’s doing. Jennifer’s not involved at all. Back then, she was just a baby and couldn’t make decisions about her own life. Please support her movie, support a kind-hearted girl, everyone.” Nora stood up and bowed deeply to the screen.

Natalie felt speechless about the video. She thought, ‘Could such a reason really hold water? Will people believe what she said?’

Below the video, there were all kinds of insults aimed at Natalie.

Natalie wasn’t a famous person, public opinion didn’t have much effect on her. But Jennifer was Easton’s fiancée, and that title alone was enough for the netizens to tear Natalie apart.

One commented: [Natalie, a disgrace to society, leave Shagrity and pay for what you did to Maris.]

Another person said: [I know Natalie; she’s the adopted daughter of the Simpson family. Rumor has it that she’s so malicious even her biological mother doesn’t want to acknowledge her as a daughter.]

One said: [Natalie is a born troublemaker, Jennifer is my little princess. How could someone like Natalie lay a finger on her?]

One said: [Natalie, an eye for an eye!]

Seeing each of the insulting comments, Natalie’s face was icy cold.

Luna also saw the news and was furious. She said, “Natalie, these people are going too far!”

Natalie narrowed her eyes. She knew it was Jennifer’s doing, all to clear her name and get the movie released successfully. She called Jennifer’s number.

Jennifer said, “Hey, Natalie, you saw what’s online, right? That’s what you get when you cross me. I warned you not to compete with me or try to take what’s not yours. Just a little move or word from me, and I’ve got people to deal with you.”

Natalie had already started recording. She said, “So, it was actually you guys who killed Maris, just trying to frame me.”

Jennifer sneered, “I don’t know who killed Maris, but if someone is framing you, maybe you should ask yourself who you’ve offended.”

Natalie knew it was Jennifer. She said, “Jennifer, why are you trying to hide it? I saw your mom. She was still in last night’s clothes. Maris exposed your mom’s issues, and out of pride and anger, your mom killed Maris. That’s a stronger reason than my wanting revenge on the Simpson family. I’ve already returned the Simpson family and Easton to you, yet you keep scheming against me. If that’s the case, don’t blame me when I expose your affair. Whether or not you and Easton truly love each other, you’re still playing the role of the mistress. I’ll send those photos you gave me to the media right now, including my marriage certificate with Easton, so everyone who admires you can see how dirty and vile you really are.” Natalie hung up the phone after saying that.

Jennifer was so furious she smashed her phone. Her face was dark with anger. She thought, ‘If it gets exposed, then Easton will have to marry me.’

She thought momentarily and picked up her phone. She messaged Natalie: [Natalie, I’m already pregnant with Easton’s baby, and he’s going to marry me. That’ll drive you crazy.]

Natalie’s eyes widened in shock as she read the message that Jennifer was pregnant with Easton’s baby. For some reason, at that moment, Natalie’s heart ached intensely.

Tears streamed down her face uncontrollably as she remembered her unborn child from her past life. She felt immense guilt, feeling she had failed to protect her baby. She was too overwhelmed to speak.

Luna looked at Natalie with concern. She said, “Natalie, I’ll take care of this right now. Don’t be upset.”

Natalie shook her head, looking lost. She said, “No need. Let the bullets keep flying for a while. Maris is fine, but she hasn’t woken up yet. The Wayne family has already filed a report. The police will soon call me in. If they can frame me, they already have a solid plan. I’ll go to the police station. You find Chris and make sure not to reveal that Maris is still alive, Chris will know what to do.”

Luna’s eyes were filled with anger. She replied, “Okay, Natalie.”

As Natalie’s words faded, she noticed some police officers approaching. Natalie willingly opened the car door and got out, and the police recognized her immediately.

One of the officers asked, “Are you Natalie? We’ve received a report linking you to a murder case. Please cooperate with our investigation.”