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Chapter 138
Sadie, a long–time confidante of the Howard family, shouldn’t have been gossiping with Natalie. But the
sight of Brian’s agony had her heart twisted in sympathy.
After a moment of hesitation, she fished out an envelope and two torn photographs from her purse and
handed them to Natalie.
Ever since the incident involving Brian, Sadie had been suspicious and kept her eyes wide open.
Natalie examined the contents attentively. These must have been taken when Gavin took her to the
James family that afternoon, snapped by someone lurking in the distance.
No wonder Brian was livid. Despite Gavin’s strict instructions against leaks, the news had reached
Brian.
She turned the envelope over in her hands, her eyes catching a small watermark in the corner –
“Exclusive to Verve Vision.”
Verve Vision was a well–known domestic media powerhouse, notorious for exposing celebrity
scandals.
Though Gavin was the CEO of an entertainmentpany, he wasn’t a celebrity himself or a regr
target for paparazzi. He was a man of status, not easily trifled with.
Thus, it was highly unlikely that any reporter would risk such danger to snap candid photos of him.
As for herself, having only acted in a few productions since returning to the country, she was hardly a
ma for the press. Not unless someone deliberately sold the photos to Verve
Vision.
“Sadie, do you have any idea what the going rate is for this kind of entertainment scoop?” Natalie
asked after a thoughtful pause, meeting Sadie’s gaze.
“Well, it varies.” Sadie replied. “Depends on the story’s value. But from what Reid mentioned, it’s not
too steep. Anything from a few thousand to tens of thousands is normal.”
Nodding thoughtfully. Natalie realized that a story like hers with Gavin wasn’t worth the frenzy of a
trending search. Its real valuey in provoking the Howard family.
Connecting the dots, she figured this low blow could only have been the work of the Wright family or
perhaps Madelyn.
Considering both Lydia and Gracia were at the mall that day, and judging by the quality of the photo,
which clearly seems to be taken with a phone rather than a professional camera, it must have been
snapped by Gracia.
Knowing Natalie had pieced it together, Sadie added after a while, “Natalie, you should settle in here.
Ms. Harris has moved out and doesn’t live here anymore.”
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“Moved out?” Natalie was taken aback.
“Yes, she found a new ce,” Sadie confirmed, then added, “Mr. Howard himself saw to her
departure.”
Reflecting on it, Sadie realized Brian must have had his reasons. How else could Natalie move in if
Madelyn hadn’t left?
Deep down, Brian cared a great deal about Natalle, even if he was too stubborn to admit it. Brian
wasn’t one to express his feelings openly. Even if he was head over heels and constantly worried about
Natalie, he wouldn’t voice it.
Sadie had watched Brian grow up and knew his character inside and out.
“For what reason?” Natalie couldn’t help but ask.
Shaking her head, Sadie replied, “I’m not sure. It might be rted to Nate getting hurt. Mr. Howard felt
that Ms. Harris wasn’t attentive enough to him and grew disappointed.”
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Natalie pondered for a moment before asking with a furrowed brow. “And about Robert, was there
really a ne crash?”
“The official statement said so, but you heard Ms. Harris earlier. There might be news about Robert.
We’ll have to wait for Mr. Howard to return for a final verdict. Right now, nobody can say for sure.”
Sadie whispered back.
Because the situation with Robert wasplicated and Brian avoided discussing his disappearance,
Sadie knew very little.
“The Smith family must be devastated. Mr. Smith only had that one son,” Natalie said, her concern
creasing her forehead.