Chapter 176: Tears, lies, And a Heart of Fire Novel
ght , every bit of the image he had built crumbled completely . Natalie stood outside , watching the chaos inside the Chapter 176 Move Over Sharon Your Turn Still , the fact that the one scheming against him turned out to be Natalie was something Jensen could hardly accept . " Move ! Get out of my way ! " He tried to break through the encirclement , but it was useless . Reporters swarmed around him , pelting him with questions ; in one ni cafe with calm , untroubled eyes . She had pretended not to know Jensen earlier just to see how he would behave , but his actions only left her disgusted .
Now that the reporters had arrived and the stage was set , there was no point in keeping up the act any longer . After all , Natalie deserved an explanation , a reckoning , for everything that had happened between them . Now that she had it , she finally felt a measure of relief . Chris had no idea what Natalie was thinking . He only saw her standing in front of the car , gaze fixed on the mess inside the cafe . He spoke up , " Miss , we've already restrained the barista ." " Find out what she put in the coffee . " Natalie wasn't a fool .
Back when she had been with Jensen , she hadn't bothered to think too deeply ; to her , he was family , a lover , someone who would walk with her through storms for a lifetime . So whatever Jensen said , she accepted . But after brushing past death , what could she possibly not see through ? Jensen might have been a big shot in Ocean City , but he wasn't so fearsome that a mere glance could make a barista's hands tremble and spill coffee . That was nothing but guilt written all over her face . Natalie had to admit - the Stone family's Chris was useful .
One subtle look from her and he understood exactly what needed to be done , carrying it out with composure ; it pleased her . 1/3 Hearing her question , Chris quickly reported , " We pressed her ; she said Dr. Johnson ordered her to drug both your coffee and Jensen's , to make you lose control and hook up upstairs . Sharon would then storm in with reporters to catch you in the act . She'd pull out her marriage certificate with Jensen and nail you down as the mistress . " Natalie's lips curved into a mocking smile .
" Sounds exactly like something Sharon would do ." She had only just returned to the country and hadn't had the time to deal with Sharon ; yet Sharon couldn't resist striking first . Chris paused , then added , " Miss , our people also found out that when you and Mr. Jensen landed yesterday , there were assassins lurking near the airport . They were clearly targeting you , but his men took care of them . " " Assassins ? " Natalie's brows drew together . Judging from Jensen's attitude today , this couldn't have been his doing .
That left only one person who most wanted to keep her from coming home , Sharon . What a Sharon , ruthless as ever . " Chris , send someone to grab Sharon . Force the barista's drugged coffee down her throat , then throw her in a room with some random man . I want the reporters she called to follow her script to the letter - only the leading man and woman will change . Let's see how tomorrow's headlines explode ." With that , Natalie tore off the mask on her face and tossed it to the ground . The silver mask gleamed coldly , reflecting her flawless , icy beauty in the sunlight .
She pulled open the car door and slid inside . As the luxury car roared to life , Sharon arrived at the scene . She immediately called her people . " Have the reporters I arranged at Cloud Cafe in five minutes . " She was about to look up at the café when she sensed a shadow flicker behind her . Pain shot through her neck , and she blacked out . A man in black caught her before she collapsed and hurried her into the café's back kitchen . 2/3 The restrained barista was forced to pour the drugged coffee down Sharon's throat .
Just as they were about to carry her upstairs to the lounge , a stranger walked in . with Mr. Baron . He had me bring in a beggar for Sharon to enjoy . And Jensen's about to -Mr . Baron already had his men slash his tires . Today , Jensen has to stay and watch this to the end . " oved the filthy beggar inside and left . received the update almost immediately . Baron , everything went according to plan ." d . Leave the rest to the Stone family ; just make sure my wife stays safe ." Yes , sir . " Baron ended the call , standing by the floor - to - ceiling window .
Below him , traffic streamed endlessly ; in his phone , the recording of Natalie's cold , clear confrontation with Jensen played on a loop .