Bye-bye Trash! Hello Queen! novel Chapter 1204

"But Joanna's ambition is her fatal flaw. She wants to have her cake and eat it too. She's too greedy. If she wins, she skyrockets, but if she fails, her downfall will be catastrophic."

Natalie spoke with a fiery passion, her voice laced with righteous anger.

Marshall was left speechless.

Seeing her so fiercely determined made him chuckle. She was absolutely right. Relentless self-improvement wasn't just about survival; it was the ultimate form of self-respect.

He glanced around her breathtakingly opulent office. "Look at this place, Natalie. You've truly built an empire. If anyone deserves a legendary comeback, it's you, not Joanna."

"Everything she and Sebastian did ultimately just handed you the crown on a silver platter. Now they've faded into the background, leaving you holding all the cards."

Marshall firmly believed that Natalie was destined to be the ultimate victor.

Natalie narrowed her eyes, flashing him a knowing smile. "Marshall, what makes you think I'm just sitting here enjoying a free ride? In this world, there's no such thing as a free lunch—only hidden traps."

What most people saw as a golden opportunity, she recognized as a deadly snare.

That was why she often found herself staring blankly at her divorce certificate. Was she truly free?

Sebastian was still alive, and this entire situation was a meticulously crafted trap he had set.

He wasn't ready to reveal himself yet. He was biding his time, waiting for the perfect moment to strike.

He was busy investigating Timothy and Mr. Griffith. The moment he gathered enough leverage, he would drop the hammer.

And Sebastian was undoubtedly setting a snare for Joanna and Mr. Griffith as well.

Marshall opened his mouth to ask another question, but Natalie cut him off with a smile. "Don't ask questions, Marshall. Right now, all we have to do is wait."

Marshall smirked, his handsome features shifting into an expression of pure, predatory calculation.

"We're hosting a Spencer family banquet tonight, and you are my VIP guest. I've already sent Joanna an invitation. Julian and Adrian will be there too. Those bastards treated you like trash before, and tonight, I'm going to make sure they see exactly who you are—the most honored guest of the Spencer family."

Seeing his overflowing confidence, Natalie felt a twinge of worry. She hoped his grand revenge plot wouldn't backfire and turn him into the laughingstock of the evening.

She kept her concerns to herself, knowing Marshall wasn't one to blindly walk into a trap without a solid plan. She nodded gracefully. "Alright! Text me the address this afternoon. I'll have Luna drop me off."

Marshall beamed. "Perfect!"

He playfully plucked the chocolate from her fingers, unwrapped it completely, and offered it back with a charming grin. "It's imported. Incredibly creamy and sweet. You'll love it."

With an easy familiarity, he held the chocolate near her lips, his voice dropping to a soft, gentle murmur. "Come on, take a bite."