The Scorned Heiress's Hidden Empire (by Jade Quinn) novel Chapter 137

Chapter 137

Chapter 137

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Natalie’s voice was steady, notoo loud or too soft, but it brought the whole room to a hush.

She fixed her gaze on Mr. Cooper, her eyes icy. “Mr. Cooper, let me ask you, what kind of talent do you think I have?”

Annabelle didn’t like Natalie’s tone at all. “Miss Moore, what do you mean by calling him just an outer sect elder?”

‘My master has been part of the Serenity Sect for decades, and everyone respects him. He’s trained more disciples tha you’ve probably met in your whole life.

‘Even if you’re the Mitchell family’s heiress, you should show some respect!”

Annabelle spoke with righteous indignation, her eyes flashing with anger.

To Annabelle, Natalie was just some self–taught rich girl from the Mitchell family, throwing her weight around and disrespecting her master. That was just too much.

Natalie kept a straight face, looking all innocent. “Oh? Are you overthinking this? Aren’t I just telling it like it is?

‘If you’re getting this upset, does that mean you actually look down on outer sect elders?”

Annabelle was left speechless, her face turning bright red.

‘W–What are you talking about! When did I ever look down on outer sect elders?”

Natalie pretended to frown and turned to her third brother, Blake. “Blake, she says I’m just making trouble.”

Blake’s brow lifted as he lazily turned his gaze to Annabelle.

He didn’t say a word, just looked at her.

Annabelle felt a chill run down her spine under his stare. She swallowed hard and quickly waved her hands

“N–No! That’s not what I meant!”

Natalie tilted her head. “Then what do you mean?”

Annabelle opened her mouth, trying to act calm even though she was scared out of her wits

1-1 mean. Miss Moore wasn’t making trouble. It was me. I just read too much into it

As soon as she finished, she could’ve kicked herself for saying that

“What was I thinking, saying I was overthinking? That just makes me sound ridiculoux Annabelle thought her face burning

with embarrassment

‘Doesn’t that just mean I was the one stirring up drama for nothing? Annabelle thought, her face burning with

embarrassment

Natalie gave her a slight nod.

“Oh, then try not to read too much into things next time

Annabelle’s face turned bright red, and she was completely speechless

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1 M Machell a few things after the banquet. If there’s nothing else, I’ll take my leave…

der youre wamis bend, fast it stopped Mr. Cooper in his tracks.

Se turned back to her, his unpatience written all over his face.

No matter how ruch or powerful the Mitchell family was, they had no authority over the Serenity Sect

down up today was already doing them a big, favor

brandy, what more does this self–taught rich girl want? he thought, rolling his eyes wardly

Vaal met hos gaze, her expression calm

My Cooper, you said I into old, my foundation is already bed, and unlikely Ill achieve such

wen frowned Unnking Ind I say something wrong?

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He was out to speak to Natale commmurd not giving him a chance to interrupt

She offered a gentle counters unile her demeanor perfectly polite

My Cooper you’ve misunderstand I’m not just starting in Ive been practicing martial arts for a long time

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that means she’s been at it for over ten years.

‘But wasn’t she supposed to be self–taught? Where’d she get a master from?

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Seeing her master hesitate, Annabelle figured he was debating whether to give the Mitchell family any more respect.

That stubborn streak in her flared up again, and she stepped forward.

“Miss Moore, you say you’ve been practicing since you were little, so you must’ve had some master teaching you. Why show us a bit? Let my master see your skills for himself.

She kept her tone polite, but everyone could hear the disdain dripping from her words.

What could a self–taught rich girl possibly pull off?‘ Annabelle scoffed to herself.

If Natalie wanted to embarrass herself, Annabelle wasn’t going to stop her. Let her crash and burn so she’d finally shut u

Owen frowned, wanting to stop her, but Annabelle had already spoken.

He had no choice but to go along with it.

Miss Mitchell, if you don’t mind, could you hold a stance for me to see?

If you really have talent, I can put in a word with the sect and maybe make an exception.”

It was a half–hearted offer, but at least it gave him a way out.

Natalie just stood there, unmoved, her tone laced with a teasing edge.

You really think you can judge talent just by holding a stance? How about I show you a full Serenity Sect martial arts fort and maybe you two, Mr. Cooper and Miss Young, can give me some tips?”

Annabelle seemed almost entertained by that, letting out a mocking laugh. ‘She really thinks she’s got what it takes? What joke, Annabelle thought, full of disdain.

She looked over at Owen, waiting for him to respond.

Owen hesitated for a moment, thinking, “The twenty–four–form Serenity Sect routine is the most basic of basics. Even if she’s been practicing since she was a kid, there’s nothing impressive shean show off

1 He nodded. “Alright then. The twenty–four–form is the foundation. If you can do it well, Miss Mitchell. Sat i show your fundamentals.”

Natalie nodded Sure Let me go change

With that, she turned and headed backstage

Annabelle sneered, rolling her eye. “She’s making such a fuss over the twenty–four form‘ I could do that routine in my sleep. And now she’s even changing clothes? What a joke

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