Chapter 232: Evil Glint In Her Eyes
Daniel turned to her, bowing his head slightly in acknowledgment. "As you wish, Ms. Natalie. I have been instructed to follow whatever you wish me to do."
What? The collective shock was seen among the guests, though no one dared voice it aloud. In their minds, they were all screaming the same question.
Daniel Cross, the most feared lawyer in the city, was instructed by the NextEra CEO to follow Natalie’s directives?
Whoever could command such a lawyer’s allegiance was undoubtedly powerful—but Natalie? What relationship did she have with the NextEra CEO? And wasn’t she already married?
Faye stood frozen, her mind reeling. She turned to her own lawyer for guidance. Though visibly shaken, he gave her a slight nod, urging her to proceed. It was too late to back out now. His orders were clear: escalate the matter and ensure Natalie was discredited in front of everyone.
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Meanwhile, in the Ford’s office...
"Why is she so calm?" Clara asked, her voice tinged with unease. "And what did she mean by allowing them entry even with a fake invitation card? Was she expecting this all along?"
"That’s not the real issue, Mother," Briena interjected. "Look at the screen—Daniel Cross is there, and he mentioned the NextEra CEO is supporting her. This makes things far worse."
Clara and Briena both turned toward Sephina, who hadn’t said a word. Her eyes were glued to the television. Finally, she spoke, her tone dismissive. "You two worry too much."
Briena’s concern didn’t waver. "What if Faye fails and implicates us? We can’t afford to be at odds with NextEra."