From Divorce To Dominance novel Chapter 73

Chapter 73
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The night was dark, and the streetlights flickered on one by one. Someone got out of the black SUV.
“Kane? Why are you here?” Howard looked at Kane in surprise. “Did my dad send you?”
Kane nodded, “Yes, Mr. Hinton. Your father wants to see you tonight.”
“I’m not going.” Howard refused without hesitation. I have important things to do tomorrow. Just tell him I’ll visit in a few days when I’m free.”
Kane said, “Mr. Nicolas Hinton’s matters are also important.
Howard rolled his eyes. He thought, “What important matters can my dad have? It is probably just another excuse to drag me home for one of his usual scoldings, repeating the same old criticisms that I know by heart”
Ignoring Kane, Howard turned to leave. At that moment, four bodyguards emerged from the SUV. Howard furrowed his brow suspiciously, “Kane, what’s this about?”
Kane maintained his polite smile. “We’re here to take you home, Mr. Hinton”
“Kane!” Howard gritted his teeth but was quickly pinned down by the bodyguards. He shouted angrily, “Kane Let go of me!” The bodyguards remained unmoved and began escorting him towards the car.
Seeing Darren still nearby, Howard yelled for help, “Darren, help me out here!”
Darren let out a soft chuckle from inside the car, tapping the steering wheel with the hand holding his cigarette. After a moment, he got out of the car.
Howard felt a glimmer of hope and was about to speak when a sharp pain hit his head and everything went black as he lost
consciousness.
Kane signaled for the men to lift Howard into the SUV before approaching Darren respectfully. “Mr. Luther.”
Darren took a drag of his cigarette and lightly tapped the ashes into Kane’s cupped hands. “Mr. Nicolas Hinton plans to send Mr. Howard Hinton to Norldea for at least six months, so he won’t be bothering you for a while, Kane said cautiously. “About that piece of land…”
Darren looked down at him, then smirked slightly. “What kind of younger generation competes with their elders? If Mr. Hinton wants it, I’ll let it go**t’s my way of showing respect to him.”
Kane watched as Darren’s Rolls-Royce drove off into the distance before finally getting into the SUV himself.
Darren drove back to the Luther residence, and it was nearly ten o’clock. To his surprise, Henry was still awake.
“Waiting for me?” Darren asked, removing his suit jacket and taking a glass of milk from Kate. He handed it to Henry, saying. “Grandpa, if you need something, just tell me.”
“I want to see Natalie tomorrow,” Henry stated.
Darren chuckled lightly. “No problem, I’ll make sure it happens.”
“Really?” Henry’s eyes lit up. “Last time you said you’d bring her over, but it never happened.”
As Darren started up the stairs, he added, “I didn’t have time last time, but tomorrow I’ll pick her up personally. She wouldn’t
dare refuse.
Henry pouted, “Well, if you don’t get Natalie here tomorrow, don’t bother coming home.”
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Darren paused and turned back with a frown “Grandpa, are you doubting my charm? Do I really need an invite for Natalie? With one little gesture from me, she’d come running faster than anyone.”
Then de
that gesture now,” said Henry
Darren pressed his tongue against his teeth. “Kate, make sure Grandpa goes to bed after finishing his milk.”
The night grew darker. In a luxurious apartment in Greton, the lights were blazing. A woman paced anxiously back and forth, her voice sharp and angry as she barked into her phone.
She spat bitterly into the receiver, “Release the news tonight. Use the headline we discussed. Post all the photos and the video I gave you. With all this evidence, she couldn’t clear her name this time…..
“Mobilize the bots to stir things up overnight; the public opinion should be set by dawn.
“Replace the face. But save this video for last-it’ll be the finishing blow.”
Tessa hung up and angrily wiped her face. Today was supposed to be her shining moment. But thanks to Natalie, she had become a laughingstock. She never imagined Natalie would somehow get hold of that video of her with Mandy.
Now the internet was flooded with insults aimed at her. All her gigs were canceled, the company was terminating her contract, and demanding an astronomical penalty for breach of contract-all because of Natalie. If she couldn’t have it good. then she’d make sure Natalie went down too.
Half an hour later, a Twitter post titled “Just How Many Sugar Daddies Does Natalie Have? shot to the top of the trending list. Clicking on the link revealed several intimate photos of Natalie with various old men.
Though the pictures were taken secretly, both the faces of Natalie and the old men were clearly visible. There were six photos in total, each featuring a different elderly man. The images caused an immediate sensation.
The shocking visual impact, combined with deliberate manipulation, instantly ignited the fury of netizens.
“What the hell, my worldview is shattered. Natalie’s into old men? What kind of fetish is this?”
“All those people claiming rich families don’t have daughters-how are you going to defend Natalie now? Don’t tell me these are all her fathers”
“Why not fathers? A sugar daddy is still a daddy. Ms. Xavier sure knows how to play.”
“What a joke calling her a rich heiress! Natalie’s fanatics, please don’t insult the term ‘rich heiress’ anymore, okay?”
“Earlier, some fans of Natalie even tried to link her to the Xavier Group. The Xavier Group must be cringing in disgust.
“Let’s tone it down, guys. Serving six old men isn’t easy-after all, Ms. Xavier’s earning her money through hard work.”
Tessa’s eyes gleamed with malice as she watched the comments roll in. She was more than satisfied. With the way things were going. Natalie’s reputation would be completely ruined within a day.
The next morning, Natalie came downstairs and had just sat at the dining table when Arthur informed her, “Photos were taken of you that day when you had dinner with those mentors.
“I know.” Natalie yawned. “The photos have finally made it online?”
Arthur looked at her through his glasses. “You seem like you’ve been waiting for them to leak this whole time.”
Exactly” Natalie chuckled lightly. “I didn’t expect her to be so patient. Pass me the tablet.”
Arthur handed the tablet to her. She quickly scrolled through the images and couldn’t resist making a comment. “I didn’t realize I look so stunning even in candid shots. Honestly, isn’t it fair to say I’m the modern-day Helen of Troy?” “Feeling a bit
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full of yourself, aren’t you? Arthur handed her a piece of toast. I’ve already contacted a few of the mentors. We can meet with them later to discuss how to issue a statement to clear things up.”
“No rush. Let’s see what other moves she makes, Natalie responded calmly, taking a bite of the toast. After chewing elegantly, she continued, “She’s been scheming in the shadows for so long. I doubt these photos are all she’s got.”
“So, we wait a bit longer?” Arthur cautioned her. “The online sentiment isn’t in your favor right now.”
“Let it be. Public opinion is meant to be manipulated. We’ll strike back when she’s exhausted all her tricks.” Natalie spoke with a serene smile, but the meaning behind her words was chilling. “This time, let’s clean up this mess for good. I’m tired of her jumping around, thinking she can challenge me with such petty tricks.”
Arthur understood her intent. I’ll handle it. Are you going on a date today?”
“Yeah.” Natalie replied lazily. Just as she finished speaking, the doorbell rang. Natalie shrugged at Arthur. “I guess he’s coming to pick me up.” She stood up, took her bag from the maid, and headed for the door.
Arthur, ever considerate, followed her. “You’re running a slight fever today. Are you sure you’re up for the date?”
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She replied, “I’ll be fine.” As they chatted, they reached the door. Seeing who had arrived, both were taken aback. Natalie’s delicate brows knitted in displeasure. “Why are you here? Where’s Howard?”