The Beauty and the Brain by Natalie Jones novel Chapter 128

Chapter 128 

The next day, when Marie returned home, she happened to run into Shirley and Olive at the door. 

As soon as Shirley saw Marie, she rushed up to her and confronted her, “Was it you? Did you make 

Mr. Larson kick me off the production team?” 

Marie glanced at her and said, “Shirley, my company is just a small studio, I can’t really be considered a boss, and I don’t have the ability to persuade a producer.” 

Shirley clenched her teeth angrily, “Don’t think that I don’t know it was you just because you won’t admit it! You just can’t stand me and try every means to kick me out, making way for Sasha!” 

Marie laughed, “You’re right, I just can’t stand you. But now, what right do you have to stand in Sasha’s way? Have you paid off the more than 3 million dollars in taxes you owe?” 

Shirley was frustrated. This issue could have been resolved privately, but somehow it blew up, and now the whole world knew she committed tax evasion. No production team dared to work with her due to public opinion, and many collaborations were terminated. Olive couldn’t do anything about. 

“Shirley, you’ve gotten yourself into this situation, and the good Olive wouldn’t help you? Aren’t you guys best friends?” Marie said with a laugh, looking at Olive. 

Olive felt awkward. How could she help? Shirley’s tax evasion scandal was already well-known to everyone. Apart from letting her fade from the public eye and staying quiet for a while until the storm passed, there was no other solution. 

Marie reached out and smoothed Shirley’s long hair in front of her, smiling as she said, “You have to make sure Olive protects you well, so I don’t find any more dirt on you. After all, I’ve already. announced that I’m going to take you down, right?” 

Shirley looked at Marie’s smiling eyes and felt a chill. How did Marie manage to intimidate her every time, making her too scared to speak? 

Marie ignored her and returned to the mansion. These past few days, Asher had been feeling unwell. Marie would frequently go back home to check on him, making sure he took his medicine, had a meal, and exercised. In this household, it seemed that only Asher was kind to her now. 

“Grandpa, I’m back!” Marie ran into the living room, where Asher was sitting and drinking coffee. 

“Marie is back? Come over and let Grandpa take a look,” Asher called out to her with a smile on his 

face. 

Marie approached Asher with a smile and asked, “Has Grandpa been feeling better these past few days? Should we ask Gavin to come over and check on Grandpa?” 

“No need, no need…” Asher waved his hand in refusal, “I know my own body. It’s just that when 

people get old, they have more health issues. It’s nothing serious.” 

Marie couldn’t persuade Asher, so she changed the topic, “Grandpa’s birthday is coming up, are we still having a birthday party at home this time?” 

Asher sighed helplessly, “Just go with it, we go through this every year. It’s important to maintain 

connections with friends in the business world.”. 

Marie knew that Asher was paving the way for Noel, and the birthday party was just an excuse to talk business. The noisy celebrations every year were meaningless, as the elderly preferred a quiet 

meal. 

Marie pondered, thinking she should give Asher a unique birthday celebration. Asher was her only family, and she wanted to show as much filial piety as possible. 

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At the Whitney Group, Nataly sat on the sofa next to Dennis, pushed the design drawing forward, 

and asked, “Dennis, do you think this design works?” 

She was now working as a fashion consultant for Olive, and Olive had been quite eye-catching at several events and in airport photos. Nataly was considering whether or not to establish her own. brand, and she wanted to collaborate with Whitney Group, naturally connecting her career with 

Dennis. 

Dennis rubbed his brow and said, “Nataly, whether Whitney Group wants to collaborate with you or not, I can’t decide on my own. We need to have a shareholders’ meeting.” 

Nataly lowered her head, feeling a bit wronged, and said, “Dennis, I just want a chance. Won’t you even give me that?” 

Dennis felt helpless, as he had known Nataly since they were children. Moreover, Andres was deeply in love with Nataly, so it was difficult for him to say anything harsh. However, Nataly’s persistent entanglement caused him great distress. 

“Put down the design drawing, and I’ll have the design department’s director take a look later,” Dennis said as he stood up, preparing to politely see off the guest. However, Nataly suddenly leaned 

forward and fell onto Dennis. 

The strong scent of perfume made Dennis frown. He didn’t understand perfume, but he assumed Nataly’s faste would be luxurious. However, this scent couldn’t compare to Marie’s shower gel. His Marie, fresh and natural, yet captivating and enchanting. 

Nataly stood up frantically, apologizing non-stop with her head down, “I’m sorry! I’m sorry! Dennis, I didn’t stand firm, I didn’t do it on purpose! I’m sorry!” 

Nataly, fearing that Dennis would be angry, apologized with a somewhat panicked look. 

Dennis waved his hand irritably, signaling her to leave, and Nataly almost jogged out of Whitney 

Group. 

As soon as she went downstairs, Nataly opened her palm, and there was a key lying quietly in it. She knew without even thinking that the key Dennis had was only for Glorious Estate. 

Marie was nestled in Glorious Estate, flipping through a script. She hadn’t been to Glorious Estate for over half a month, as Sasha had been hospitalized recently and Asher had been unwell these past few days. She thought she would wait for Dennis to return today and ask him what would be the best way to celebrate Asher’s birthday. 

Suddenly, there was a commotion at the door. Marie perked up her ears and listened, then ran to the foyer wearing her slippers, only to see the doorknob turning. Then, the condominium door was pushed open from the outside. 

As soon as the door opened, Marie was stunned, “Ms. Carmen?” 

Nataly stood outside the door holding groceries, looking at Marie who was inside wearing casual 

clothes and slippers, and clenched her teeth. 

She knew that coming at this time would definitely block Marie! 

Ever since discovering that Marie and Dennis were living together at Glorious Estate, she couldn’t sleep at night when she returned home! 

Why? She clearly met Dennis first, and she had been waiting for him for so many years, but Dennis wouldn’t even give her a proper look. Meanwhile, Marie was already living with Dennis! 

She absolutely couldn’t accept Dennis being with another woman! Any woman who approached Dennis, she had to drive them away! 

Nataly had been pondering for several days, and it seemed that Dennis and Marie’s relationship wasn’t very good. From what she could gather from Andres’ words, Marie had never seriously agreed to be with Dennis. 

In her opinion, this woman was totally playing hard to get. Dennis was such a good man, what reason did she have not to agree? 

Nataly called Olive today and insinuatedly asked about Marie. Olive said Marie wasn’t home. Nataly then had someone check Maris Entertainment, but Marie wasn’t there either, and there was no sign. of anyone from the production team. That left only Glorious Estate as a possibility. 

So, Nataly went to the supermarket downstairs to buy groceries, arrived at Glorious Estate, used Dennis’s key, opened the door, and saw Marie’s surprised expression as she had hoped. 

“Ms. Spence? You… you’re here too?” Nataly said with an awkward smile. 

She walked in and took a pair of slippers from the shoe cabinet to put on. Marie squinted her eyes; those were Dennis’s slippers. 

Nataly’s small feet were wearing Dennis’ slippers, making it difficult for her to walk, but she looked 

surprisingly adorable. She carried the groceries to the kitchen, put everything away one by one, and