Chapter 363

Natalie let go of Nora’s finger and taunted her, “You think you can stab your finger into my chest and expect courtesy? If you provoke someone, you should be ready for the results. It seems your brain is connected to your bowels.”

Everyone was stunned by her words and didn’t know how to respond.

Nora, momentarily forgetting her pain, stared blankly at Natalie in shock.

Natalie then warned Jennifer, “Don’t let your ambitions spiral out of control. I won’t tolerate any misbehavior. I’ve already distanced myself from you; if you push me again, your film may not come out.”

Jennifer bit her lip, her eyes full of anger. “Natalie, why are your words so poisonous?”

Natalie smirked coldly; she had never been the typical sweet lady, nor could she pretend to be like Jennifer.

Trying to elevate her voice, Jennifer said, “Natalie, I just want to advise you to behave properly. This is not the poor place you once lived.”

Natalie shot her a freezing smile. “If your father hadn’t dumped me in that poor village, would I have grown up there? You’ve invaded my world, pretending to be the talented heiress of the Simpson family, and you’re proud of that?

“You’ve taken a life that isn’t yours. Don’t forget your mother’s humble beginnings; if I hadn’t been replaced by Nick, she would’ve been back in the fields with you.

There’s no shame in coming from a poor village; we earn our keep through hard work. The real disgrace is people like you, enjoying the labor of others while looking down on them. You are the most dishonorable one.”

Maris stepped forward, applauding while looking at Natalie. “Natalie, you’re right. Some people are shameless enough to look down on others without realizing their own worth.”

Jennifer’s heart sank as she saw Maris defending Natalie; fear crept in.

Natalie nodded. “Maris is right.”

Maris then turned her gaze to Camellia with a wicked smile.

Camellia regretted attending the party; she wanted to leave. She couldn’t afford to fall into Maris’s trap, knowing their history meant no truce.

“Ladies and gentlemen,” Maris announced, “before we start the evening, I want you to see a video. This will help when I divorce my husband and ensure he leaves with nothing.”

Natalie was shocked; Wendy had surprisingly teamed up with Maris against Camellia.

Camellia felt nervous and unsure about the video, trying to ease the tension. “Maris, it’s late, and everyone is hungry. Shouldn’t we eat first?”

“Let’s show how you trap men instead,” Maris declared, snapping her fingers.

Suddenly, the big screen lit up with shocking footage of Camellia and Colin together.

The young women in the room gasped in disbelief.

Easton quickly turned, covering Natalie’s ears with his hands to prevent her from seeing or hearing the disgrace.

Everyone was focused on the video; no one noticed Easton’s protective gesture.

Chapter 203

For the first time, Natalie forged herself close to Easton, his strong heartbeat making her feel fluttery.

“Colin, when will you divorce Maris! It’s great that we could be together!”

“Camellia, are you serious? If we lived together, it would be chaos! Maris may have a temper, but she gives me support you can’t match. Aren't you lamenting this arrangement enough?”

“But I’m not happy! Just a little push, and once your wife is gone you could have all her family’s wealth, and we could be together all the time!”

These words shocked the guests.

Camellia’s comments only made Colin feel prouder, and he grinned without shame.

A man’s disgraceful ego can often become an emotional chain. Faced with a strong woman, their fragile pride is revealed.

They fear being overshadowed, appearing lesser.

However, in front of women who worship them, their egos are greatly satisfied. They can fully display their masculinity and enjoy the pleasure of being admired.

Colin showed this mindset at that moment.

Camellia, overwhelmed, shouted, “Turn it off! Please, turn it off!”

Maris sneered. “Camellia, are you scared now? You weren’t scared when you plotted against my family’s fortune.

Maris wanted Camellia to feel the weight of doom.

While Maris appeared serious and unapproachable, that wasn’t completely true; her brashness sometimes served as protection. If she showed weakness, she would have been taken advantage of long ago.

Maris didn’t like creating such situations; women often suffer in a harsh world.

Women shouldn’t make life harder for each other, but Camellia had been cruel to Maris.

Camellia’s actions made her unforgivable, which pushed Maris to set this plan in motion.

Jennifer stepped back, feeling as if her face had been dragged through dirt.

Nick wished he could disappear as he faced a woman he found detestable for whom he had arranged a divorce. Both Nick and Jennifer shared panicked glances with Wendy, who watched Natalie with clear, bright eyes. Camellia was left speechless, wary of Maris’s extreme measures and unsure of what horror might come next. Suddenly, Maris ordered, “Escort them out. This party isn’t for them.”

Nora hesitated, looking at Maris in disbelief. “Maris, my mom is your good friend! How can you treat me like this?”