Chapter 293

Jennifer was stunned by his words. Easton had never spoken to her like that in all these years.

She cried angrily. “Easton, how can you say that about me? I’m telling you what Vance said. She didn’t help Vance when he was in trouble. She has 15 million dollars to buy land but not 200,000 dollars to save Vance.”

Jennifer said, “If it weren’t for you, Declan would have been in trouble long ago. She’s ruthless and malicious. Easton, don’t let her deceive you.”

Easton gave a cold smirk. “Malicious?”

Easton laughed softly and turned to leave, leaving Jennifer standing there, completely bewildered.

“Easton,” Jennifer said.

Jennifer hurried after him. “The Spencer family is offering to trade for the land in the west suburb. Haven’t you always wanted that land?”

Easton thought about what Natalie had said and immediately lost interest in the land.

“Jennifer, if that’s the land you want, maybe I can do you a favor.” Natalie’s calm voice suddenly came from behind them.

Jennifer turned around to see Natalie standing in the cold wind. Her delicate face showed a faint smile, a hint of mischief in her eyes, but the land Natalie mentioned intrigued Jennifer even more.

Jennifer laughed and asked, “Natalie, what do you mean by that?”

Jennifer thought, “Is Natalie being nice because she wants to return to the Simpson family?”

Natalie desired familial love, and Jennifer was aware of it and pressed on her sore spot.

For the past two years, seeing Natalie secretly wipe away tears brought Jennifer great satisfaction.

Natalie was always her defeated rival.

Natalie walked over to the two of them with a smile, noticing the tears on Jennifer’s face. Natalie glanced at Easton and teased. “Mr. Garcia, how did you make your sweetheart cry? Looking at her pitiful face is truly heartbreaking.”

Easton furrowed his brows at Natalie. “Why are you here? You should be resting if you’re hurt.”

Natalie was speechless.

Natalie smirked coldly at him. “I’m not Jennifer, rushing to the hospital over a little scratch.”

Easton was silent and stood there with indifference, watching Natalie.

Natalie was smiling as she looked at Jennifer. “Jennifer, if you buy that land, I’ll forgive Davian.”

Messing with Jennifer was Natalie’s favorite thing to do.

Jennifer furrowed her brows. “But Easton wants that land in the western suburb. Natalie, are you saying if you let Davian off the hook, Easton can have the land for free?”

Jennifer thought, “What is Natalie up to? Offering me something for nothing, this seems suspicious.”

Jennifer watched Natalie with a cautious look.

Natalie’s recent actions made Jennifer a bit wary.

“Are you and Davian close friends?” Natalie asked with a smile.

Her arm ached where it had been hit. After finishing her work, Natalie wanted to take a walk and ended up running into them.

Natalie happened to hear Jennifer’s words clearly, and indeed, Easton wanted the land in the western suburb.

“Not really. Natalie, I’m doing this for Easton’s benefit,” Jennifer explained with a smile.

Natalie said, “It’s for his good, but why should I help a cheating jerk? Besides, Maxwell is the one who decides about the land, not Murray.”

Jennifer said, “Maxwell offering it for free? He’s just trying to fool me. If you want it, I can ask Murray to sell the land to you.” Natalie thought Easton might have found out something about Jennifer.

That was why he’d been acting weird lately and was refusing to divorce. These two need to be tied in this deal for her to smoothly get a divorce and enjoy a free life.

Natalie had always been a thrill-seeker, loving sports like car racing, biking, and diving.

Just now, Natalie suddenly came up with an idea to test Easton’s attitude, and it could determine her next move.

“What? The decision is in Murray’s hands?” Jennifer was somewhat surprised and thought, “Is Maxwell fooling me!” Maxwell was so sly, not a word of truth out of his mouth, just as expected.

Easton was also interested in that piece of land in the western suburb, which meant it had development potential. Jennifer wanted to compete with Easton for that land.

If they could secure the development first, they would make a fortune.

Jennifer thought it was a great deal. She looked at Natalie and said, “Natalie, we’re still best friends. Could you please talk to Murray about the land in the western suburb? But I want to buy at the lowest price.”

Natalie looked at Easton, who stood still.

Easton gazed at Natalie with deep eyes, a faint smile on his lips.

Easton didn’t stop Jennifer.

Natalie raised an eyebrow, somewhat surprised.

Natalie thought, “What’s up with Easton?”

Natalie agreed and said, “Alright. I’ll find Murray soon and get him to sell it to you at the lowest price.”

Jennifer was puzzled why Natalie wasn’t buying it. “Natalie, everyone is after that land in the western suburb. I heard you’re getting into real estate too, so why aren’t you buying it?”

Natalie smiled and said, “I’m buying the land from Mr. Wright for other reasons, not for real estate. Even if I could buy the land in the western suburb, I wouldn’t have the funds to develop.

I’m just an orphan, and I don’t get the money to compete with you for the land. When Maxwell mentioned it, I wanted to find out who holds the property’s rights."

“I know someone else who’s interested, but I don’t think they’re as sincere as you, so I decided to help you.”

Jennifer was eager to get things done because her partner urgently needed to come back and expand, so buying the land wasn’t a big deal.

That land couldn’t be developed.

Once the ancient tomb was excavated, many research teams would move in. It was filled with antiques that had significant research value.

Jennifer was cautious and didn’t care much about whether to buy or not.

The Spencer family wasn’t lacking in money. Donating the land later would earn them a good reputation, and their stock prices would rise.

Easton decided to give up because he believed Natalie’s words.

Natalie’s cool gaze swept over his handsome face, showing nothing but coldness.

Jennifer thought for a moment and said, “I’ll contact you later. I need to call my mom to discuss it first.”

Natalie gave a meaningful smile. “Okay. I’ll be waiting for your good news.”

Natalie walked away with a smile.

Easton watched Natalie walk away and asked, “It’s snowing heavily today, and where are you going?”

Natalie turned to him and said, “Mr. Garcia, we’re already divorced. Where I go is none of your business. You’d better cheer up Jennifer. If you’re late, a few hundred thousand worth of jewelry won’t make her happy.”

Easton furrowed his brows. If Jennifer was unhappy, he would buy her favorite jewelry to cheer her up. But when he married Natalie, they didn’t even have wedding rings.

A flash of guilt crossed Easton’s eyes. “Come on. Let me take you somewhere.”

Easton walked over to hold Natalie, but she quickly stepped back watching him warily. “Easton, don’t touch me!”

Natalie dodged, but felt a sharp pain in her arm, making her frown slightly.

Easton didn’t dare to touch her again. “Never mind, you’re hurt. Let me take you home to rest.”

Natalie refused. “No need. I want to stroll around by myself. Leave me alone."

Natalie turned and quickly walked away, and she wanted to know if the man behind Jennifer would take the bait.