Chapter 217: Tears, lies, And a Heart of Fire Novel
Chapter 217 Guess Who's Pregnant Now 82 +10 Free Coins Baron didn't want her being bullied either ; no matter how Natalie looked at it , there was no reason she should accept Loretta's treatment and humiliation . Loretta was shaken by Natalie's words . " What did you say you are ? " Chris flung Loretta's wrist aside with such force that she nearly toppled over ; if someone behind her hadn't steadied her , she would have been thoroughly humiliated . " Are your ears failing with age ? Natalie was perfectly clear - she is Natalie Stone , heiress of the Stone Group .
Whatever her past may have been , she is no longer someone the Luke family can dismiss or trample underfoot . The Lukes may wield power in Ocean City , but the Stone family's influence reaches across the world ." Chris's voice rang with authority , each word hitting Loretta like a blow . She stared at Natalie in disbelief , her mind racing . How could a girl cast out by the Summers family end up as the Stone family's heiress ? She knew of Stone Group ; it was indeed a power the Luke family couldn't challenge outright . But Natalie as their daughter ? How was that possible ?
" Natalie , for the sake of the years you were with Jensen , I'll give you a word of advice . Sometimes in life , people just need to accept their lot . Don't go around imagining yourself as some kind of society heiress . Otherwise , when reality smacks you in the face , no one will come to your rescue . " Loretta's tone made it clear she didn't believe a word Chris or Natalie had said . Natalie had no patience to argue . " My life is none of your concern , Loretta .
I'd just like to know why you asked me here today ." Loretta frowned again ; Natalie was no longer the obedient girl she'd once been . So that meekness really had been an act . Her face darkened . " Natalie , is it ? Fine . Since you won't acknowledge old ties , I see no reason to be polite . Whatever you and Jensen once had , it's over . He's married to Sharon now ; he has a family . 1/3 8:22 Mon , Sep 29 Chapter 217 Guess Who's Pregnant Now Stop contacting him . " 82 +10 Free Coins Natalie almost laughed . " Loretta , maybe you should go ask your son who's been reaching out to whom .
" " Don't give me that ! When you were with Jensen , every design you made was by choice - you handed them over willingly . And now you've got the nerve to demand payment ? How can you even say that with a straight face ? Don't forget , five years ago when the Summers family tossed you out half - dead , it was Jensen who saved you . He gave you a good life and supported you for five years . And you're begrudging him a few designs ? Now you're trying to spin it like the Luke family took advantage of you . I can't believe I never realized how calculating you really are .
" Loretta's words made Natalie's expression turn cold . " Loretta , I'll admit it - everything I did for Jensen , I did willingly . But we've broken up now , and I have every right to take back what's mine . And as for your claim that the Luke family supported me , why don't you do the math ? My designs brought Luke Corp billions . Do you really think five years of living expenses add up to billions ? " " Don't twist the truth ! Your designs only sold because my son had the talent to make them succeed . If it had just been you - a complete nobody - they wouldn't have been worth a dime .
My son married Sharon and still thought to keep caring for you . And instead of showing gratitude , you schemed against Sharon . Worse , you even sent someone to kill her . Natalie , how vicious can you be ? Let me make one thing clear - Sharon is carrying Jensen's child . If you dare try to hurt her again , don't blame me for what I'll do to you . " Natalie froze . Sharon was pregnant ? Carrying Jensen's child ? So Jensen had already slept with Sharon . And yet he still had the gall to think about getting back with me ? Natalie couldn't help the cold laugh that slipped out .
That laugh was the last straw - Loretta snapped ; enraged , she snatched up the coffee cup at her side and hurled it at Natalie's head . " What are you laughing at ? How dare you laugh ? " ¡ At that moment , Loretta dropped her mask completely . No longer the gracious matron , she looked like a madwoman , desperate to smash Natalie into a bloody mess . Every time she thought of Sharon nearly being stabbed , of her unborn grandchild almost being harmed , Loretta's fury flared hotter .
Whatever Natalie and Jensen's relationship had once been , every design Natalie created belonged to Luke Corp in Loretta's eyes ; now Natalie wanted to take them back ? 2/3 Unbelievable . Natalie hadn't expected the once - dignified Loretta to descend into such vulgarity . The instant the coffee cup came flying at her , Natalie's own anger finally ignited .