The Scorned Heiress's Hidden Empire (by Jade Quinn) novel Chapter 182

Chapter 182

Madison nodded. “Alright, well get going then.”

He turned to Natalie, but before he could say anything, there was a knock at the door

Everyone turned to look as the principal’s assistant, looking uneasy, pushed the door open. He glanced at the principal, the at Natalie.

‘Principal, Natalie’s family is here,” the assistant said.

The principal blinked, then hurriedly said, “Hurry, let them in!”

As soon as he finished speaking, a group of people appeared at the door.

The principal stared in disbelief. ‘William Mitchell? The head of the Mitchel family?‘

Next to him was Charlotte Mitchell, with Andrew and Ryan following behind.

What are the Mitchells doing here?‘ the principal wondered, feeling totally out of the loop.

He glanced at Natalie, still confused. ‘Family…?‘

His eyes widened again. ‘I heard the Mitchell family found their long–lost daughter… Could it be Natalie

Charlotte saw Natalie sitting on the sofa, her face filled with worry as she hurried over. “Natalie, are you alright? Did anyon give you a hard time?”

Natalie stood up. “No, I’m fine.”

William and the others let out a sigh of relief when they saw Natalie was really okay

William was dressed in a dark gray custom suit, tall and commanding, with an effortless authority that on winesine se o being in charge could pull off.

dis eyes swept across everyone present, finally landing on the principal. The look wasn’t harsh, but the sit secritusi under his gaze.

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“Taken care of it? Andrew said, clearly not buying it.

His sharp eyes paused on the sasignia on Austin’s shoulder. So, what exactly did you do to handle it?

“If we hadn’t come, did you really think Natalie was alt alone and you could just bully her however you wanted” Andrew’s

tone was icy.

They knew all too well how corrupt the officials in Harbor City could be. Especially with Madison involved, protecting hu meant they’d pin the blame on anyone without a second thought.

Even a colonel standing here doesn’t scare them.

The Mitchell family might not have ties to the military or government, but if anyone dared to mess with Natalie they’d s back with everything they had.

Madison spoke up at just the right moment, his eyes apologetic as he looked at everyone. “Sorry, William. Charlotte.

This whole thing started because of me, but it’s all taken care of now, so you don’t have to worry.”

So how exactly did you handle it?” Ryan demanded, eyeing Madison with suspicion.

Ryan could see Madison wasn’t bluffing, so he asked again.

Austin, knowing how things stood, bowed deeply to Natalie. “Natalie, I’m really sorry. This was all my fault. Please forgive

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To make up for the hit to your reputation, I’ll write a 2000–word reflection essay right now, and sincerely apologize n front of the whole school.”

Austin wasn’t stupid. He knew when to swallow his pride. Between saving face and keeping his job, he knew when accre

nore.

As soon as Austin finished speaking, William’s brow furrowed.

A colonel, bowing and apologizing to a student in front of so many people, and not just writing a 2000 word spoings eve but actually promising to apologize in front of the whole school

This is just crazy totally unheard of!

Even if the Muchells pulled strings, there’s no way a colonel would go this fai

He glanced at Andrew, who shook his head slightly, showing he was just as stuctors

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He was at a loss for words and could only go along with it, forcing a smile “Yes, yes, I’ve got paper and a pen right here Colonel Carson, feel free to write it here in my office.”

Andrew’s eyes left Austin andanded on his sister, Natalie

Natalie looked calm and indifferent, like Austin’s bow and apology had absolutely nothing to do with her

Austin ignored everyone else’s comments and shares. Unless Natalie said something, he wasn’t budging

“That’s enough,” Natalie said flatly.

Natalie broke the awkward tension in the office. “You don’t have to write your apology in front of the whole school A well one is enough. This matter ends here.”

Austin looked like he’d just been granted amnesty, nodding eagerly. “Yes, yes, thank you, Natalie! Thank you!”

Ryan watched all this, feeling like something just didn’t add up.

‘Is it just me, or does Colonel Carson actually seem scared of my sister? Ryan thought.

William pulled himself together, for a moment at a loss for words.

Ignoring Austin, he turned to the principal. “After today, I don’t want to hear even a whisper of trouble about my daughter I do, the Mitchell Group will pull all our support and funding from this school.”

Madison chimed in without hesitation. “The Hale Group will do the same.”

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