A chill ran down Victoria’s spine. She had only come to taunt Natalie and make her jealous, but she hadn’t expected to infuriate the real person in question.
If Angela really got angry and canceled the partnership, the Cross Group would be finished.
Victoria hung up, her face pale.
Natalie said, “Why so pale? Did you just realize that your big mouth actually has consequences?”
“You just wait. My son will win Angela over eventually. He’s got the looks and the drive, and he’ll be the star son-in-law of the Everhart family soon enough. Then you’ll be left staring in envy, and our Cross family won’t give you a second glance!”
After firing off one last threat, Victoria turned to leave but was blocked by Marcus Ward.
“You bitter old bat, are you here to bother my sister again? You people think you can just come and go as you please. You think just because the Cross Group found a new backer, you’re suddenly invincible?”
Victoria looked at Marcus Ward, then at Natalie, her mind racing.
Natalie was living in this dump, which meant the Ward family didn’t value her that much. It was all just empty talk.
Victoria sneered, “Well, well, if it isn’t Mr. Ward. What brings you to such a run-down place? Are you here just to check on Natalie?
“Not to be critical, but your Ward family is a bit shameless, isn’t it? Natalie is your long-lost child, yet you have her living in this dump. You clearly don’t care about her that much. Angela has it so much better. It just goes to show that a genuine heiress is in a different league.”
“The nerve of some people! Absolutely shameless!” she muttered as she fled.
Marcus Ward walked over to Natalie. “Sister, did you not like any of the houses I showed you? If you don’t, just tell me where you’d like to live, and I’ll buy it for you right now.”
“I think this place is fine.”
“But seeing you like this breaks Mom and Dad’s hearts. Mom’s headaches have been so bad lately that she can’t get out of bed. She wanted to visit you but was afraid you’d find her annoying, so she sent me instead.”
Even with something as simple as offering her a house, the Wards were treading carefully around Natalie, afraid of causing her any distress. Natalie was aware of their caution.

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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!...