Chapter 295

Murray smiled brightly, but there was calculation in his eyes.

“Natalie, did you know? My dad almost had an accident abroad; our overseas business was taken away for no reason. When I went to Bernille, I got framed and lost a project. If you hadn’t prepared beforehand, I’d probably be in jail now. Those guys are bad, but they made me grow up fast in just a few months. They failed once and tried again; we can’t let them keep doing this. We need to turn the tables on them.”

Natalie was worried about the day after tomorrow, unsure if Murray could handle it. “What matters most right now is the day after tomorrow. Who will eventually report the Spencer family?”

“I’ll talk to Maxwell and let Davian go in three days. You have someone follow Davian, as he is likely to take action. If Maxwell didn’t provide the tip-off, someone else must be responsible.”

“I’ll have Luna look into it. You can also send someone to look into the people you suspect. Set the auction for tomorrow and let Jennifer buy the land first.”

Natalie thought, Jennifer would remain unsettled as long as the Spencer family doesn’t collapse. We must avoid attention and strike unexpectedly to win at last.

Murray understood what Natalie meant, thinking, ‘If we set the auction three days later, the accusation of us using non-compliant materials would cause the Spencer family’s stock to drop, and the land would also be undervalued and become “worthless.”

“Okay, we’ll go with your plan. I’ll make the auction arrangements.”

As Murray looked into Natalie’s clear eyes, he felt calm and peaceful, thinking, With Natalie around, I honestly feel reassured.

Natalie nodded, smiling. “Great! Once it’s done, I’ll tell you some good news. By then, we’ll bring Maurice along and make money together. Maurice is experienced and dependable. We’re bound to succeed working with him.”

“Awesome, Natalie. How lucky I am to have met you.”

Murray’s eyes turned red. He’d been feeling like he was on an emotional rollercoaster recently. He was used to a luxurious life, having everything he wanted since he was little, and never thought someone would try to take their family assets.

Natalie looked at him and pursed her lips a little, thinking, The future is uncertain, but no one could hurt us as long as we treat ourselves well.

She lowered her head and grabbed a few snacks. They were tasty.

Murray watched her finish eating before asking her to call Jennifer.

Rather than calling, Natalie chose to send a message.

[Jennifer, I was a bit late. Murray got the news; the land in the western suburb, planned for several sections, has significantly increased in value. He is unwilling to sell it to you at a low price. There is an auction tomorrow. If you want it, you will need to place a bid. There are too many people interested in it.]

Seeing Natalie’s message, Jennifer scoffed, thinking, I thought Natalie was important to Murray. It seems they are not that intimate. Murray wouldn’t even do her such a small favor as this.

Jennifer quickly called Natalie.

Natalie knew Jennifer would call to mock her, so she picked it up and put it on speaker, letting Murray hear what Jennifer had to say.

“Hello?”

“Natalie, I thought you were close with Mr. Spencer, but he didn’t even show you respect over such a small issue. I overestimated you. If you hadn’t ruined my plan last time, that loser Murray would’ve been helping me instead of you, Natalie. Anyway, you both losers will make things easier for me.”

Natalie chuckled. “Jennifer, I’ve learned to be cautious of your tricks after all the times you’ve set me up, but Murray’s different. If you mess with him, you’re in for a tough time.”

“I’ve already crossed him. All he does is cause minor trouble. Look at how much you’ve lost trying to beat me. Do you think Murray can manage to take me on?”

Natalie glanced at Murray, who was visibly annoyed. It wasn’t his first encounter with Jennifer’s malice.

“Jennifer, you’re good at scheming against others without leaving any evidence, but there’s no secret that can last forever.”

“To you, there’s no need to make anything secret. You claim I set you up, but who buys it? Does Easton buy it? Natalie, I’m always luckier than you, and you’ll always be beneath me. Whatever I want, I’ll get it.”

“Murray’s in my way, and I’ll make sure he ends up just like you, with nothing.”

With that, Jennifer hung up the phone.

Natalie chuckled and shook her head, thinking, ‘Does Jennifer think she is that powerful?”

Murray was livid. “Natalie, is this how she usually treats you?”

Natalie chuckled softly. “I’m sorry you had to hear that. I just wanted you to know she’s genuinely planning against you. So be extra careful.”

Natalie thought, “Murray still had illusions about Jennifer. Sometimes, a little cunning is necessary. How sad it was to have a voice and not use it. But in my previous life, I looked down on Jennifer’s tactics, only to realize after I explained, no one believed me. It’s best to let the one see the truth himself.”

Murray had to understand how cruel a person can be when she is scheming against him. Jennifer was greedy and ungrateful. She always put herself at the center of everything, thinking everyone should help her and take her side.

Murray laughed sadly, looking at Natalie’s smiling face yet feeling a bit annoyed. “Natalie, you’ve helped me so much. How could I not believe you?”

Natalie knew from his smile that he believed her. “Come on, go prepare for tomorrow’s auction.”

Murray laughed. “Alright!”

Natalie didn’t attend the auction the next day; she had to stay home for an IV drip.

Her wound got slightly infected last night, and she wasn’t feeling well. She knew Jennifer would find a way to buy the property. There was no need for her to be there anyway.

Easton went to the auction, expecting to witness some drama involving Natalie. However, when he arrived, he only saw Jennifer and her friends, and there was no sign of Natalie, which left him disappointed.

The Spencer family’s auction house was luxurious, and only people with great wealth or high status could enter.

At that time, it was already bustling with people, most dressed in sharp suits or elegant gowns, radiating an aura of extraordinary wealth.

Jennifer loved places like this where she could show off, and thought, ‘Easton used to take me to various luxurious places, but after I pressured him into marrying me, he is no longer willing to go out with me.”

Seeing Easton, Jennifer was a bit nervous and stood up, walking toward him. She pleaded, “Easton, I know you want the land in the western suburb, but I want it too. Could you do me a favor and let me have it?”