Everyone turned to see Natalie walking in beside Terence.
Natalie wore a stunning gold gown, her usual gentle demeanor replaced by a sharp, radiant confidence, like a sun goddess whose light no shadow could touch.
"Natalie might be a snake, but you can't deny she's gorgeous. Not only is she tall and has a great figure, but her face is beautiful too."
"I thought Marie looked pretty good a minute ago, but with Natalie here, Marie just fades into the background."
"You're right, Natalie is definitely a beauty."
"How else could she have so many men wrapped around her finger, including Terence?"
Listening to the praise for Natalie, Marie dug her nails into her palms so hard they nearly broke.
Just then, Richard approached with Elaine Ward. "Mr. Lockwood, welcome to the Ward Group's banquet."
After Richard spoke, Elaine turned to Natalie and said, "I can't believe you have the nerve to show your face here. Take a good look around. All of this belongs to my daughter, Marie. The presidency of the Ward Group and our family's fortune are all my daughter's. The idea that you could just steal her life is pathetic!"
Elaine's voice was loud enough for the entire hall to hear, and all eyes turned to them.
The guests began to whisper among themselves.
"So, what Mrs. Ward is saying just confirms the rumors. Natalie really did spread that story about them being born at the same time just to replace Marie and become Ms. Ward. That woman is not just evil, she's an idiot."

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