Chapter 174


    Chapter 174 The Fish That Sl*pped Through the Net


    Natalie couldn’t bring herself to treat those who had a connection with Isabe well. She especially


    hated. it when they talked about her blood rtion to Isabe.


    When that happened, Natalie would instantly lose her cool


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    When the news about Natalie and Cedric broke out, Christina was the one who was most anxious


    about


    1. it. She never expected that once Isabe’s matter was resolved, it would lead to Cedric and


    Natalie


    getting involved again!


    It had happened in the blink of an eye!


    She immediately drove to Sapphire.


    Inside the apartment, Isabe was under the care of two servants. As the Johnson family wanted to


    ensure Isabelle was well taken care of, they paid the servants a high enough sry.


    By doing so, the two servants treated her quite well. But no matter how well they treated her, even if


    these two became her eyes and ears…


    What could she do?


    Her world… was inplete darkness!


    When Christina arrived, she saw Isabe eating fruits.


    “You’re living quitefortably now!”


    Hearing Christina’s voice, Isabe’s expression instantly turned cold. She turned towards Christina with


    a mocking smile on her l*ps.


    “I thought you would need some time beforeing. I didn’t expect it to be so soon!”


    “Hmph!”


    Christina walked up to Isabe, her high heels clicking against the tiles. Looking down at her, her eyes


    were full of disdain


    You’re quite clever. Guess what the situation is now?”


    elyn haspletely lost value in front of your mother, right?


    “Hmmph!”


    Isabe was indeed clever.


    “But Natalie is different. To Cedric, she’s probably…”


    Isabe paused for a moment. She heard Christina’s ragged breath and smiled.


    Then she continued, “They had ten years between them, you know? Yes, a lot of dirt was thrown on


    her. Cedric might be disappointed in her, maybe even angry!”


    “But his anger has passed. He probably epted everything about her, even if he hasn’t looked into


    what really happened, right?”


    That was the most frightening part!


    That fact that a person’s position in another person’s heart wouldn’t change under any circumstances


    was


    the scariest part!


    Cedric waspletely unaware that Isabe and Christina were responsible for everything that had


    happened. But even so, he still got involved with Natalie!


    Why?


    Because no matter what kind of person she was, Cedric epted herl


    That was what infuriated Christina the most.


    “Since you’re so clever, you must have a way to turn things around, right?”


    “Of course!” Isabe replied with a smile.


    “Good. What do you want?” Christina straightforwardly asked.


    “Oh? Are you no longer worried I might have improper thoughts about him?”


    “You won’t because that would be revolting!” Christina said. “You hate Natalie so much, and you hate


    anyone that’s close to her. In fact, you harbor a deep dislike for them!”


    “You finally understand this.”


    That was true.


    tabe had never thought much about Cedric, even though he was a truly outstanding man. She might


    However, she didn’t want anyone who had been with Natalie.


    Even if the wanted to retaliate against Natalie, she had her own limits!


    Natalie’s living the peak of her life now, isn’t she? I want her to fall twice as hard!”


    “Anything else?


    “Okay got it” Christina nodded.


    Handing the phone to the nearby servant, Christina said, “From now on, Ms. Morgan can talk to


    anyone!”


    “Yes, ma’am” The servant respectfully said and took the phone.


    Christine turned around. I’m waiting to see what you have up your sleeves, Isabe!”


    A deep determined glint shed in Christina’s eyes and a smile that harbored a desire to win spread on


    it was only after reaching Sylvan Gems that Natalie finally managed to contact Stephen.


    There was retained anger in Stephen’s voice as he said, “Nat,e to Simeria right away!”


    Undoubtedly, his attempt toe to Verde City had failed!


    Natalie closed her eyes “Uncle…”


    You cant get out either Stephen guessed before she could finish speaking.


    Cedoc forbade him froming to Verde City. So naturally, Natalie was also restricted from leaving


    me, she didn’t know what to say. She had caused a scene, created chaos, but that man…!


    e kings on my end on my own


    was cartaudy in Ophen’s tone. He knew his niece quite well. At this critical moment, she would


    Voges involved with Cedric


    The only possibility was that Cedric had threatened her.


    “How did he threaten you? Stephen asked.


    “Uncle, don’t you think I have a lot of things to figure out?” Natalie said instead.


    “What else is unclear?”


    “The impact of the previous public opinion on me. Originally, I didn’t intend to investigate. But now that I


    can’t get rid of it, I…”


    “Nat, pursuing things too much will only get you trouble. Are you sure you want to find out everything?”


    Stephen interrupted.


    For example, Isabe.


    If Natalie didn’t investigate why Isabe hated her so much, she wouldn’t know that Isabe was her


    sister.


    She wouldn’t feel so disgusted right now, and she wouldn’t feel so impacted by her family.


    “Don’t forget, you’re now the CEO of Sylvan Gems. You’re not someone who only cares about love and


    emotions. Don’t get involved in hate and revenge like those people. Show some sophistication!”


    Natalie was silent.


    “Remember, the less you care, the more the other party will suffer!”


    The other party cared! Wasn’t that why they were still targeting Natalie?


    “Does that mean I should just let do as she pleases behind my back?”


    “What impact does it have on you?”


    “For now, none!”


    If there was one impact, it was the strain on her rtionship with Cedric.


    As for other aspects, there really wasn’t any, especially public opinion. Now, it was even leaning


    towards her side.


    To Stephen, it was fine to let those people try to stir up more trouble. As long as Natalie took care of


    herself and kept calm, the tactics of those people would fall t.


    Those who couldn’t achieve their goals would be the most tormented.


    “Also, don’t tell me you still don’t know who’s manipting things behind the scenes?”


    Natale was silent


    Of course, she knew!


    She knew everything!


    To everyone else, they thought her biggest grudge was against Isabe, but that wasn’t true!


    Natalie was well aware that the one manipting everything behind her was actually Christina–the


    Johnson family’s adopted daughter, who everyone thought was a kind and obedient girl!


    1 got it Uncle. I handle it.”


    “Alright. I can’te to Verde City for now. Remember, you have to adapt to changes! Don’t be


    childish!”


    After hanging up the call with Stephen, Natalie felt somewhat relieved. She understood the meaning


    behind her uncle’s words.


    Those people were insignificant and the things they did were the same!


    Were they worth her concem? No!


    Understanding this, Natalie felt much more at ease, but she still needed to continue doing what she


    had


    to do.