Chapter 131


    Chapter 131 The Unexpected Uncle


    In an unusual turn of events, the two individuals who had always been at odds whenever they met


    surprisingly found themselves in a pleasant conversation this time.


    After a while, Wanda approached and respectfully asked Reba, “Madam, the food is ready. Shall we


    start the meal?”


    Reba nodded. In a rare good mood, she turned to Benjamin and said, “Uncle, why don’t you stay for


    the meal?”


    “No need,” Benjamin replied.


    “Please, do stay,” Elizabeth insisted as she descended the stairs, having overheard the conversation


    between them just moments ago.


    That was how things were in big families. If the disputes between them didn’t reach an irreparable


    point,


    there was always still hope for the members to bond.


    As she passed by Reba, she gave her an approving look. Elizabeth had always been satisfied with


    her


    daughter–inw.


    The Johnson family had been turbulent recently, and things had been too chaotic! Now that things had


    calmed down, there was a natural desire for a family gathering.


    “It’s been a while since we gathered. Please stay,” Reba urged.


    “Alright,” he agreed.


    Elizabeth normally wouldn’t have the patience for such matters, so delegating this task to Reba was


    only natural,


    Benjamin sat beside Elizabeth, and thetter sighed.


    “Having such an unruly younger generation at home is truly a headache.”


    It’s not the case anymore,” Benjamin responded.


    Elizabeth nodded. “Yes, it’s not the case anymore, and thankfully it’s not! Ced is still young. He can


    find


    someone bettert


    On this point, Reba wholeheartedly agreed.


    from the moment Natalie entered the Johnson family. Rebs had been constanth


    Than, she would find another proper match with a


    Three years passed, and she finally seeded.


    If Natalie hadn’t caused so much trouble during this time, Reba would have simply ignored her and


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    arranged another engagement for Cedric.


    The more Reba thought about it, the more discontent she felt towards Natalie. Fortunately, Natalie


    would soon be unable to remain in Verde City. Once those coborations halted, there would be no


    way


    for her to survive here.


    Reba had ways to make her stay in Verde City unbearable.


    “Normally, we wouldn’t bother with someone younger like her, but Natalie is just too much to handle!”


    Reba expressed her frustration. “Cedric has treated her so well over the years, yet she’s so


    heartless!”


    When Natalie’s faults were mentioned, Elizabeth’s hatred toward her grew.


    Undoubtedly, in the eyes of the older generation, Natalie was a troublesome woman.


    Benjamin raised his cup and took a sip of water. “It’s surprising that she has the ability to do what she


    did.”


    However, the more capable she was, the less tolerant they became.


    When it came to Natalie’s abilities, Elizabeth felt even more uneasy.


    In reality, considering her abilities, keeping Natalie in the family would benefit them.


    However, Natalie’s delicate appearance was infuriating to behold during her time with the Johnson


    family.


    Now, she seemed like apletely different person outside the gates of the Johnson family!


    “Enough, let’s not talk about her,” Elizabeth clearly didn’t want to talk about Natalie.


    In the current context, Natalie’s name within the Johnson family was almost like a taboo.


    Reba wanted to interject, but she was interrupted by her phone ringing. She took it out and noted


    the number. Then, she nced at Elizabeth and Benjamin before stepping outside to answer.


    Hello!


    Madam, it seems our n might be falling apart, a solemn voice came from the other end of the line,


    the situation was not as optimistic as they had hoped,


    “What do you mean?”


    The brows that had just rxed now furrowed again, and even a hint of gloominess appeared.


    The voice from the other end continued, “Thepanies that had promised not to coborate with


    Auro Studio again have unexpectedly resumed their partnership.”


    “What?!” Reba’s tone escted as she processed the information.


    Thosepanies had resumed coboration?!


    What was happening?


    “Now thosepanies won’t answer my calls. It seems Master Cedric may have to intervene


    personally,”


    the caller sensed the change in Reba’s tone and became uneasy.


    Reba’s face turned ashen at that moment.


    Thosepanies were not answering her assistant’s calls?!


    This time, rather than going through Cedric, Reba used her own and Benjamin’s name within the


    Johnson family to thwart the activities of those restlesspanies.


    Natalie, it turned out, had some real capabilities, and Reba reluctantly had to admit it at this


    moment.


    Natalie had sessfully secured projects with Apex Global and Premier Garden, boosting her


    reputation


    behind the scenes.


    Manypanies were eager to coborate with her, and if they didn’t exert some pressure on their


    end, who knows how busy Natalie would be?


    But now, Reba received a call informing her that those who had promised to terminate their


    coboration with Natalie had once again sent their projects to Auro Studio.


    “What on earth is happening?” Reba’s voice trembled slightly.


    Her face turned an ashen color, her emotions fluctuating. The sinister undertone in her eyes couldn’t be


    concealed any longer.


    Had the underestimated Natalie?


    person on the other line exined, “Ms. Walker’s background is probably not as simple as we thought.


    kind of background could she possibly have? Reba became irritated when Natalie’s


    Found was mentioned.


    family for three years, Reba beved she know Neraka indi


    And now, speaking of backgrounds..


    Reba scoffed, “She’s just dependent on men. What kind of background is that?”


    However, the support Natalie received from those men was something Reba hadn’t anticipated.


    “But judging by the rtionship between the chairman of Regal Horizons International and her, it


    doesn’t seem to be as simple as her being a kept woman,” Reba’s assistant said.


    They had seen many cases of kept women and mistresses before.


    In essence, those women were nothing more than ythings for men. In such arrangements, ment


    wouldn’t take things seriously.


    But in Natalie’s case, it seemed that Stephen had been particrly protective of her, especially since


    returning from abroad.


    Now, all those coborations had been reimed under Stephen’s name.


    “Madam, please allow me to say… I feel the rtionship between the chairman of Regal Horizons and


    Ms.


    Walker might not be that simple.”


    “What other rtionship could they have?”


    Reba couldn’t figure it out.


    Natalie and Stephen–what other rtionship could there be?


    For two strangers to get so close, that was the only rtionship they could have, right?


    Could they possibly be in a romantic rtionship with such a significant age difference?


    Based on the investigation into the chairman of Regal Horizons, he was a family man and hadn’t


    divorced.


    Therefore, a romantic rtionship with Natalie seemed unlikely. The only usible rtionship was


    that


    Natalie was his mistress!


    But the things Natalie received in this support arrangement seemed excessive..


    shing apany, living in Elegance Bay, and the collection of new high–end cars–these were


    perks that most women couldn’t attain even if they climbed the socialddert


    out what’s really going on!”


    ggestion, Reba began to doubt the innuation a