The Scorned Heiress's Hidden Empire (by Jade Quinn) novel Chapter 101

Chapter 101

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Howard didn’t look embarrassed at all. He pulled his hand back, told his two assistants to start recording, and then picked u his cue.

“Alright then, let’s play nine–ball. Winner takes all, one game decides it!” he announced.

He walked over to the table. “Mind if I break?”

Natalie crossed her arms, her posture relaxed as she lifted her chin, gesturing for him to do whatever he wanted.

Howard stuck out his tongue, lined up his shot, and took a deep breath.

The crowd cleared a space around the table, everyone holding their breath, waiting in suspense.

After all, Howard was a big deal online, but they’d all just watched Natalie clear the table in one go. She was definitely someone to watch out for.

Howard bent over the table, taking aim.

His movements were precise and strong. Anyone could tell he’d put in the hours.

His arm was steady, his eyes laser–focused, and he radiated confidence.

Crack!

The cue ball smashed into the rack, scattering the colored balls across the table.

One ball dropped into a pocket.

He straightened up and flashed Natalie a smug smile.

‘Not bad, huh? Guess I got lucky,” he said.

Howard kept shooting.

The second ball dropped.

The third ball followed.

The fourth bali sank

The filth ball went in too

The with ball dropped

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“Now Natalie has to clear the rest if she wants to win!”

“No way, those shots are tough as hell!”

“Don’t be so sure! She just ran the whole table earlier, remember?”

Blondie crossed her arms and let out a cold, mocking laugh.

‘Six in a row?‘ Blondie scoffed to herself.

Just wait, you’ll be bawling your eyes out soon,‘ she thought with a smirk.

Rosie gripped her hands nervously and whispered, “Come on, Natalie…”

Natalie stepped up to the table, grabbing her cue.

She didn’t bend down right away. First, she scanned the layout of the balls.

Only four colored balls remained, spread out in tough spots with awkward angles.

Howard watched her, clearly entertained, his smug smile never fading.

He’d already done the math on those four balls in his head.

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Two were pressed up against the rails with awkward angles. Hit them too hard and they’d ricochet off, too soft and they wouldn’t even make it to the pocket.

The other two were sitting in the middle, but one was blocked by the cue ball, and the other would need a crazy amount side just to sink it.

Even a pro would have to think twice before taking on a setup like this.

She still had four balls left to sink, while he only needed one more to win. Talk about pressure

Howard stepped back, crossed his arms, and looked like he was just waiting for the drama to unfold.

No rush, take your time, lady,” Howard said.

His tone was full of teasing, like he already thought the game was in the bag

The crowd started murmuring, voices buzzing with excitement

Man, that’s a tough shot

Yeah, those two balls on the rail are brutal The angles are nasty

If she can’t sink it, that influencers got this in the bag

What a shamn she cleared the table carter but now she really gra her wi

Rovie’s hands wear slick with sweat she was one come the condd birch held will

She didn’t know a thing about pool that the value around heel totally ok

She leaned in and whispered. Blondie

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Blondie crossed her arms, still wearing that cocky, devil–may–care smirk.

Don’t worry, she said, oozing confidence.

Natalie weighed her cue in her hand, her expression flat. She gave the table a casual glance, then bent

Her movements stayed loose and careless, as if she was just playing around.

Crack!

The cue ball slammed into a ball and sent it straight into the pocket, clean as can be.

“No way! She nailed that shot?!”

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d even I can’t say for sure I’d make that shot!”

h, “That one really was all luck.”

em a second to react. She sank the second, third, and fourth balls one after another

ere smooth as silk, sinking all three balls in a flawless streak.

rail shot, she took even less time to aim than she did for the first, hike shed airead done th

The ball dropped straight in

The table was wiped clean, not a single ball left

Everyone stood frozen, like time itself had stopped, staring in disbelief at the spotless table.

“I couldn’t even see the balls drop, she was so quick!”

Thunderous applause exploded, and the whole pool hall was buzzing with energy.

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“Natalie, you’re incredible! Seriously, you’re the best! I’m treating you to dinner for the rest of your life!” Rosie yelled.

Natalie wobbled from the hug but didn’t push Rosie off.

Her lips curled into a faint smirk as she turned to look at Howard.

Howard stood rooted to the spot, his cue dropping from his hand with a loud clatter. His face was frozen in utter disbeitet

His mouth hung open, eyes wide. He looked like he’d just been struck by lightning.

‘No way… This can’t be happening….

“How is that even possible?” he muttered, voice trembling with disbeliet

He muttered, his voice full of disbelief

He’d just run six balls in a row, thinking the win was in the bag

But Natalie didn’t just clear the table she sank all four of the hardest shots lett, each one tougher than the last

Thinking back to how calm and land bark she looked at the start

She was basically telling him. You were never even on my radar

Howard’s two assistants stood there like statues cameras still raised, so stunned they forgot to even lower their artis

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Howard’s lips parted, as if he wanted to say something, anything, but no words came out. He was just too shocked to speak.

Natalie fixed her gaze on him, her tone calm and cool.

150 thousand dollars, and you delete the video,” she said.

Howard was clearly reluctant, but with the whole crowd watching, he had to swallow his pride and admit defeat.

He took a deep breath, forcing out a smile so awkward it looked uglier than crying.

‘Alright, I lost. I’ll pay up,” he said.

He pulled out his phone, opened the banking app, and with everyone watching, transferred 150 thousand dollars to a charity’s public account.

The transfer confirmation popped up on the screen, and the crowd gathered around for a peek, whispering, “Damn, he really did it…”

Howard handed his phone to Natalie.

All the videos are here. Delete the cloud copies yourself,” he said.

Natalie took the phone, scrolled through the screen, made sure all the videos were deleted, then handed it back to him.

It’s done,” she said.