Fake Mate Beta Rises to Alpha Heiress (Natalie and Landon) novel Chapter 202

Chapter 202 So Direct and Ruthless 

Natalie’s POV: 

“Natalie, why are you telling me this?” His voice urned icy, sharp with defensiveness. But he didn’t refute it immediately and didn’t explode in anger. That meant this information had struck a nerve. 

“I’m investigating you, and I’m trying to drive a wedge between you,” I admitted frankly, my tone even lighter. “Of course, I should mention hings I think could damage your relationship. You’re more familiar with this tactic than I am. Wasn’t your investment in the Richardson Group precisely to embarrass me and strain my relationship with Silver-Maned Pack?” 

I laid his intentions out plainly, making his so-called clever plans look sad and contemptible. 

Samuel let out another laugh, but it was filled with suppressed rage and a trace of panic he didn’t even recognize in himself. “You think a few words from you, without any proof, would make me doubt my own adoptive mother? Natalie, don’t be so naive!” 

His repeated emphasis on “no proof” and “adoptive mother” only exposed the lack of confidence within him. Precisely because he wasn’t stupid, he was more susceptible to being troubled by these pointed clues. 

I stopped arguing with him. When dealing with mart people, threats were sometimes more effective than reasoning. 

“Samuel.” I looked at him for a moment, my voice suddenly dropping. My voice was naturally soft. But now, deliberately lowered, it carried a chilling, undeniable pressure. “Stop messing with ” 

He fell silent. His hand, resting on the corner of the table, unconsciously clenched, the knuckles turning pale. 

I walked to his side and continued, my voice low enough for only us to hear, “The Richardson” Group’s risk rating is extremely high. I’ve already submitted 

e documentation to the board. 

Don’t say I didn’t warn you. If the Moon-Shadowed Pack’s investment goes down the drain with the Richardson Group, you, the vice president who primarily pushed this project, will have to step down and take responsibility. When that happens…” 

I tilted my head slightly, catching sight of the bulging veins on the back of his hand gripping the table. “Your mother would be very angry. Don’t you think?” 

I knew Natalie was tough to handle, but controlling a seemingly soft, simple Beta employee like Lily should have been easy. I never expected Lily to actually dare to cross me for Natalie’s sake. 

But a cold sneer quickly rose inside me. I had people loyal to me in most key departments. The HR manager here knew how to read the situation. Even if Lily reported me for instigating her to steal data, no serious tangible damage had occurred. I could easily claim I was over-concerned, or just say she misunderstood my “good intentions.” 

After all, within the company, I was the entrenched vice president. Natalie was just a newly arrived outsider. In these internal matters, who could say clearly what happened? 

Besides, would HR even dare to move against a vice president? The idea was ridiculous. 

Just as my mind raced, calculating how to easily defuse this farce, Natalie spoke. She ignored the female HR manager’s uncomfortable expression, her gaze locking directly onto me. Her voice was clear, icy, and left no room for negotiation. 

“Samuel, you have two choices now. Apologize to Lily, guarantee you will never harass her again, and accept the disciplinary action for executive misconduct.” She paused, her gaze sharp as a blade. “Or, I will make your actions public to the entire company. And I’ll have a chat with Mrs. Penelope Scott and the board of directors about how to handle your gross misconduct. We wouldn’t want this incident to make all the company employees live in constant anxiety, would we?” 

The smile froze on my face. How could she be so direct and ruthless?