Chapter 109

The reporters were stunned. Natalie raised an eyebrow at them, observing their varied reactions.

It was satisfying; she’d had enough of being insulted today. Previously, she stayed quiet and gave them face, and thinking back on it now, it was infuriating.

She thought, “When one gives others too much face, even dogs start thinking they’re lions.”

This was definitely one of those dumb ideas that came from Jennifer’s pea-sized brain. Natalie looked up and, sure enough, saw Jennifer standing in the crowd.

Natalie gave her a smile, her eyes clearly showing a challenge. Jennifer was also stunned and thought, ‘Can Natalie really speak like that?’

These reporters usually asked sharp and tricky questions. However, it didn’t work on Natalie.

The atmosphere became instantly silent. The reporters were stunned. Looking at Natalie, who was both cool and confident, they felt like the words “we’re done for” were written above their heads.

Natalie was stunningly beautiful; just standing there, she captured everyone’s attention.

Jennifer walked over, her face full of jealousy, and looked at her worriedly. “Natalie, if you made a mistake, be brave and admit it. It’s not shameful to compromise your soul and principles because you like Mr. Smith!”

Natalie laughed and said, “Let me add something else: It’s not shameful to compromise your principles and soul; it’s shameful if you don’t get a good price. But you did get a good price, so why are you still fixated on me?

“I like Zach? I don’t even know who he is! You, Jennifer, and Zach were the ones coming off the same bed. And you’re turning it on me?”

Jennifer’s face suddenly turned pale. “Natalie, you… you’re lying.”

Natalie suddenly pointed to where Easton was standing and said. "Wait a second, that guy towering above everyone over there looks familiar, like the bag of trash I threw out yesterday.”

Natalie also saw Easton, so her last sentence was directed at Easton.

Easton was speechless. He got caught in the crossfire even while lying down. Natalie misunderstood him again.

Jennifer blinked her eyes in frustration, tears almost spilling over. “Natalie, what’s going on with you? I thought you were usually pretty calm; why the sudden change?”

Natalie looked at her again, “Hey, Ms. Drama Queen, do you always have to pull this stunt? Can’t you stop pretending? Why should I have to tolerate your behavior just because I’m patient?

“Okay, just keep going with your scene. I enjoy watching it unfold. Keep it up; see, someone is livestreaming over there.

“It’s a perfect opportunity for everyone to witness your innocent act. You like acting, right? Here’s your chance to practice and make sure the audience remembers your face.”

Jennifer was taken aback, staring blankly at the woman holding up her phone to livestream. “Natalie, what happened to you? How did you become so harsh…?”

Natalie retorted, “Harsh? Jennifer, are you daring me to expose how you entice men? Let me tell you, people are perceptive. You might trick those guys who grovel at your feet, but you won’t fool the clear-sighted public.

“Also, you seem to feel like you must act out every time you’re in front of me. So go ahead, improvise; everyone can just enjoy it as a comedy.

“See, you do have some purpose, at least you bring joy to others.”

She sighed, realizing she had been too nice before, which spoiled everything. Once someone started going down a destructive path, it was hard to stop.

Jennifer had already reached a point of no return. She was too attached to power and money. When choosing between love and money, love could be sacrificed, but money was her whole life.

Every time Jennifer taunted her, it was for one reason only: she was secure in being loved. Natalie had nobody to love her or oppress her, which made her sharp-tongued.

Jennifer cried out of pure anger. Suddenly, thousands joined the female reporter’s livestream.

[Isn’t that Jennifer, the pianist? Her piano playing is beautiful. Did someone bully her?]

[Who’s bullying who? I’ve been in the stream; this woman is just asking for trouble herself.]

[When you can’t argue, you cry? What a weak and useless little girl: getting yourself emotional is pointless; people focus on results.]

[The evidence against Zach is clear. What’s with these reporters? Do they think the announcement on the police department’s official site is false?]

[The struggling mom is just playing the pity card. Everyone feels sorry for the weak these days, but shouldn’t she look at what terrible things her son did before telling sob stories? The nerve to even try.]

More and more people were joining the livestream. Natalie was stunned watching Jennifer improvise on the spot. Her eyes widened and sparkled, and along with her slight pout, it made her look absolutely adorable.

[Wow, this girl is so cute! She’s really pretty and speaks so nicely.]

[That’s my lost wife, everyone move aside.]

Easton, seeing such a lively Natalie, couldn’t help but smile.

Natalie looked at Jennifer, who was almost done crying, and waved her hand impatiently, “Jennifer, stop crying already. Why are you pretending to be innocent when you’re the chief culprit? Even if you cried until the Earth had a hole, it’s still a hard fact.

“Hey, you two have been best friends for years, right? So why are you crying here? Go and save him, since you’re so rich and capable. Get him out!"

“I’m the victim here, and you all are still coming after me. Just because I’m an orphan, does that make me easy to bully?" Natalie thought, They’re all shameless, so why should I be stingy with my words? It feels good to retaliate with my words. Jennifer was speechless. Her eyes were filled with anger, “Natalie stop making things up. I’m not friends with him!”

“Well, if Zach heard you say that, he’d probably break out of jail just to settle things with you.” Natalie looked at her lazily smiling with a hint of deeper meaning.

She thought, Jennifer, no matter how clever you are, I’m going to reveal your true colors.

Jennifer said, “Natalie, don’t you think you’re going too far? How can you be so mean?”

Natalie said, “Am I more over the top than you? Look at your big face with lipstick smeared like sauce on a pancake. Isn’t that what your dear Easton loves about your innocent act? He’s watching, so go ahead and perform!”

“Oh my gosh… Natalie, why are you so annoying?” yelled Jennifer, losing her temper.

Natalie just watched her freak out with a cheerful smile, realizing how satisfying it really was to make the enemy so furious they were shaking.

“I’m not living to please you. Whether you dislike me or not is none of my business, feel free to keep disliking me.” She would never humble herself for her again.

“Natalie, you have an improper relationship with Zach, and since you can’t get the money, you plan to ruin him,” Jennifer shouted sharply. She was determined to ruin Natalie herself.

Natalie suddenly laughed, a strange smile on her face, “Okay, you’ve done your act. Now it’s my turn. You claim I know him? Then how about we show everyone how you used Zach to kidnap me?”