Natalie led Terence to a table, leaving Marie standing there, grinding her teeth in frustration.
What did Natalie mean by that? Was she trying to jinx their banquet?
That was impossible. They had planned everything meticulously, and the security was tight. Even if she hired someone to cause a scene, they had measures in place to maintain order.
Marie refused to believe Natalie had the power to ruin their evening.
The banquet began, and the host took the stage to welcome the guests.
"And now, let's welcome the president of the Ward Group, Mr. Richard Ward, to say a few words for us."
Richard went on stage. "Thank you all for attending the Ward Group's banquet tonight. This evening is held in honor of my daughter, Marie."
"I've spent most of my life in the business world, and now, my daughter is ready to lead the Ward Group. Therefore, I have decided to hand the company over to her. From this day forward, she will be the president of the Ward Group. Now, let's have my daughter, Marie, come up and say a few words."
Marie walked onto the stage and took the microphone. "Standing here today, I first want to thank my father, Richard, and my mother, Elaine. They have given me endless love my entire life. I've always felt special because my parents love me so dearly. They've always treated me like a princess."
As Marie spoke, she deliberately looked at Natalie. She wanted Natalie to know just how much her parents adored her. So what if Natalie knew she was a Ward by birth?
Could she ever replace her? Could she ever be standing on this stage? Impossible! It was nothing but a foolish fantasy.
Listening to Marie's speech, Natalie's gaze turned icy.
He knew his rose would not be so easily broken.
On stage, Marie's face was alight with triumph. "Thank you, Dad, for trusting me. Now that the Ward Group is in my hands, I will make its success my highest priority. I will devote myself to its management and lead it to new heights. With my wonderful parents backing me, I know I can guide the Ward Group to a better, more stable future."
Marie's words were met with a thunderous round of applause. Her capabilities had already earned her a decent reputation in the industry.
This speech would surely secure even more partnerships and better cooperation for the Ward Group.
"And now, I'd like to invite my beloved mother to the stage to say a few words."
Marie invited Elaine with a beaming smile, and Elaine walked onto the stage, her own smile just as brilliant.

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The readers' comments on the novel: Caught Him Cheating My Life Restarted (Natalie)
I think Terence must know something isn't right about Angela, that's why he agreed to figure it out....
Marie needs to be gone, she has caused enough trouble for Natalie. This is getting boring!...
This fiasco needs to end. Natalie and Terrance need to be together and in my mind somehow those twins are Natalie’s....
Time for Marie to get her end, this has gone on way too long, time to move on. It’s getting boring....
Payback time. Waiting for chapters 321 onwards!...
I love the sarcastic comebacks. Quite amusing!...