Chapter 65


    Chapter 65 The Joke at the Birthday Banquet


    Natalie and Bianca had dinner together.


    ncamented, “I’ve never had such delicious food in all these years. Your uncle has quite a


    discerning taste, huh?”


    Because he had a disceming pte, the chef prepared only the finest ingredients.


    Everything was fully certified.


    Natalie replied, “Yes, he’s very particr.”


    That was why, every time she went out with Stephen during the past few months, he’d never seemed to


    enjoy his meals. It was as if something was always amiss.


    Bianca sighed, “I envy you. No matter how much you eat, you never in weight. If I ate with you for a


    while, I’d probably gain thirty pounds.”


    Bianca had a tall, slender figure, but she had an easy propensity to gain weight. Even a little


    carelessness would result in extra pounds.


    In contrast, Natalie had stayed the same as when they first met–the years seemed to be kind to her,


    leaving no trace of age.


    Natalie remarked, ‘But I oftenck nutrients, and my hair tends to fall out a lot.”


    Thankfully, she had a lot of hair, otherwise, she would have lost a significant amount over the years.


    She wasn’t sure if it was due to insufficient nutrient absorption or the excessive stress of dealing with


    the Johnson family.


    Each time she washed her hair, she’d see a handful of strands fall out.


    Bianca tried tofort her, saying, “It’s alright. You have so much hair, you can’t lose it all.”


    Natalie responded with an uncertain look. She was about to say something else when her phone rang.


    She checked the number, which was unfamiliar. Thinking it might be a customer, she hurriedly


    answered, Hello! This is Natalie.”


    The caller on the other end had a gentle tone. “Yes, I know.”


    Upon hearing that voice, Natalle’s expression darkened. “It’s you?”


    Yes, Jocelyn responded.


    “What is it?” Natalie’s tone wasn’t friendly because she felt uneasy.


    Over the years, Cedric had his share of social events and escapades. But these two women, Isabe


    and Jocelyn, were the only ones who came directly to her doorstep.


    She didn’t recognize Jocelyn from her previous life. After getting Karina to investigate her, Natalie


    discovered why Reba had chosen her. She had an exceptional family background.


    “Tomorrow, Ced wants to bring you back to the Johnson Manor. But you shouldn’t go!”


    The second part of Jocelyn’s statement was delivered as amand in her previously gentle tone.


    Natalie’s heart turned cold. She wondered who these people thought they were. She felt anger mixed


    with


    sadness.


    After all, she hadn’t divorced Cedric yet, and it wasn’t their ce to dictate in her presence.


    “Why should I listen to you? You think you’re the Lambert family’s heiress, and everyone should obey


    you? Are you used to giving orders in the Lambert family?”


    Natalie found the woman’s attitude quite amusing.


    Jocelyn seemed unsurprised by Natalie’s reaction. She continued in a nonchnt tone. “If you divorce


    him, you’ll get half of the assets that you jointly own with him. Isn’t that great?”


    Natalie responded, “There’s nothing going on between you and Cedric. Yet, you’re already taking


    charge?”


    Jocelyn exined, “You see, the Johnson family won’t easily give you what you want. Even if Ced


    agrees, they won’t allow it. If you genuinely want a divorce, it won’t be easy to obtain. But I can help


    you.”


    The more Natalie listened, the colder her expression became.


    She had to admit that what Jocelyn was saying was true. She wouldn’t easily obtain what she wanted.


    Even if Cedric agreed, his family would likely prevent it.


    Natalie closed her eyes.


    Jocelyn continued, “However, as long as you don’t attend his grandmother’s birthday banquet


    tomorrow, I guarantee you’ll get what you want. How about it?”


    Natalie demanded, “How can you be so sure?”


    Jocelyn answered confidently, “Because your mother–inw likes me.”


    Natalie fell silent.


    Reba liked Jocelyn!


    That was the truth.


    If Reba didn’t like Jocelyn, why would she interact with Jocelyn so often? She even crossed certain


    boundaries by trying to get Jocelyn into Cedric’s bed!


    “But if you want to go, it’s up to you. In that case, I’m afraid you wouldn’t get anything even if you


    divorced.


    him!” Jocelyn threatened with a gentle tone.


    Natalie’s expression darkened.


    She didn’t need to be told why this woman was so insistent on attending tomorrow.


    It wasn’t just her; Isabe also wanted to go.


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    In other words, women who wanted to rece Natalie as Cedric’s wife absolutely wanted to attend the


    banquet with Cedric.


    Lately, the news of Natalie and Cedric’s impending divorce had caused a great deal ofmotion.


    At this time, anyone who could apany Cedric to Elizabeth’s seventieth birthday celebration was


    subtly promoting their future status as his wife.


    Jocelyn was no fool. She had witnessed the scene at Scarlet Vi and knew that things were far from


    simple between Natalie and Cedric.


    Tomorrow, Cedric would undoubtedly want Natalie to attend with him.


    “Are you threatening me?” Natalie’s tone was hostile.


    The woman on the other end of the phone maintained herdylike demeanor. “Not at all, I’m just


    reminding you the role I can y in your divorce from Ced.”


    “Hmph!” Natalie scoffed.


    Without saying more, she hung up the phone!


    When she returned to the table, Bianca was still waiting for her.


    “Was it Cedric?”


    A woman who likes him,” Natalie replied gloomily.


    When choosing a man, it was best not to pick someone too handsome and outstanding; there would be


    too manypetitors.


    Bianca set down her fork and asked, “Are those women so eager already?”


    “You said it!” Before she even legally left her position as Cedric’s wife, those women were already


    impatient to rece her.


    Bianca asked her, “What about the one at the hospital?”


    “Anyone can go except her,” Natalie replied truthfully.


    If it was about wanting to attend, Isabe would certainly want to go.


    But could she?


    Reba’s intense dislike made it clear that attending would only lead to a bad time for Isabe.


    However, Natalie underestimated Isabe.


    She was just as scheming as Jocelyn. She appeared gentle andforting but had a cunning mind.


    Cedric received a call from the hospital. The doctor mentioned that Isabe’s emotional state was quite


    low at the moment. He then suggested Cedric spend more time with her, take her out, and attend some


    parties, among other things, to distract her.


    Cedric arrived at the hospital and entered the ward.


    “Don’t think too much. I told you I’ll make things better.


    “Can I really get better? Isabe asked with a tone of despair and hopelessness.


    Her desperation was heart–wrenching to watch.


    Cedric felt a pang in his heart.


    In reality, if she hadn’te to find him, she should be doing fine overseas. At the very least, she


    wouldn’t be in this state.


    Rather than ming Natalie’s cruelty for her state, Isabe’s plight was due to him.


    Taking a deep breath, he suppressed the heaviness in his chest and said, “Don’t worry, you’ll get better.


    It’s been a long time,” she added.


    Cedric was silent.


    Isabe continued, “You know what darkness looks like? It’s different from the darkness of nighttime or


    the pitch–ck you can’t see your hand in front of you. The current darkness feels like there’s no way


    out.”


    “Stop it!”


    Cedric interrupted Isabe’s talking. He had always been cold and indifferent to people other than


    Natalie, but now he felt like his heart was bleeding.


    “You haven’t been out for a long time. How about apanying me to a banquet tomorrow?”