Notice Me, Darling! by Cheap Treasure ( Natalie Shepherd )
Notice Me Darling! by Cheap Treasure ( Natalie Shepherd ) Chapter 8

Chapter 8 Her Sore Spot

Juliet walked toward Henry. There was a bitter expression on her face.

“Can’t I join you without a reason? Henry, your attitude toward me now is so different from before.”

Henry kept his cool. “I’m married now. Of course I have to maintain a distance with you.”

Juliet smiled helplessly. “Henry, you don’t have to put on a show in front of me.”

Henry was puzzled. “What do you mean ‘put on a show‘?”

“You and Natalie aren’t that affectionate at all! You’re just using Natalie as a shield to push me away, aren’t you? I’ve heard news about you both getting a divorce,” Juliet pointed out with a sense of discomfort.

Henry’s demeanor instantly changed from its usual calm state to one of anger.

He asked in a low voice, “Where did you hear that from?”

Juliet replied, “I heard it from Natalie.”

Henry remained silent as he pursed his lips. At the same time, he clenched his fists tightly in his pockets.

To think that Natalie had publicly announced their divorce when he hadn’t even agreed to it!

Henry wondered if she had actually anticipated the divorce.

Or perhaps she was tired of putting on her act for the past three years. Now, she wanted to reveal her true colors.

Juliet had never seen this version of Henry. She could hardly maintain the smile on her face any longer.

“Henry, are you alright? There’s no way that Natalie is lying, right?”

Juliet’s heart was beating nervously,

She truly hoped that Henry could give her a definite answer.

But Henry’s gaze was suddenly drawn to something else.

Juliet followed in the direction of his gaze. Her heart dropped.

It was Natalie.

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He was looking at Natalie….

Juliet was standing in front of Henry right now. Yet, he was looking at another

woman.

When she learned that Henry was coming to the charity gala tonight, she had intentionally chosen to wear a red gown.

It was because he had once said she looked best in red.

But now, there was completely no emotion in the way he looked at her.

After Henry left earlier, Natalie searched the lawn numerous times. But she couldn’t seem to replace the ring.

After all, it was given to her by Moira. Natalie wouldn’t be able to explain to her if it went missing.

She planned to inform the staff about it so that they would keep an eye out for it when cleaning up later.

Just as she entered the hall, someone called out to her.

“Well, if it isn’t Ms. Shepherd? I thought you’d be busy trying to save your father after he got arrested. I didn’t expect you to have the luxury of attending this gala,

the person said sarcastically.

They had spoken in a high–pitched tone to attract the attention of others.

Natalie could feel that there were many people now looking their way.

She didn’t want to be the center of attention, nor did she want to cause any trouble. She lowered her head and planned to leave.

But the other person quickly caught up to her and blocked her way. “How dare a daughter of a rapist act all high and mighty?”

This matter was Natalie’s sore spot. She was extremely sensitive about it.

She always looked up to her father since she was young. Her father was her role model in her heart.

But, three years ago, the police came to their home and took her father away.

He was charged with rape.

There was no way Natalie believed her father would commit such a crime!

Although three years had passed since the incident, she could never remain calm when this matter was brought up.

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The person in front of her was Johnny Hill.

He had pursued Natalie back in the day, but she didn’t take a liking to him. Therefore, he held a grudge against her ever since.

He said all those things today just to embarrass her. He took this as an opportunity to boost his own ego.

Natalie met his gaze. She said in an unfriendly tone, “You’d better keep your mouth shut!” a

Johnny sneered coldly, “What did you say? Why should I keep my mouth shut?

“Three years ago, the chairman of the city’s largest electronics factory, Daniel Shepherd, was arrested for rape! Everyone knows about it! It’s not that I’m making things up!”

“My dad would never do something like that!” Natalie defended her father angrily.

However, her defense seemed feeble.

The crowd around them started to gossip.

“Is she really Daniel Shepherd’s daughter? The daughter of a scumbag has no right to attend the charity gala!”

“I’m guessing she’s here to do some charity work to atone for her father’s sins.”

“Daniel may look upright, but he’s actually a wolf in sheep’s clothing! His

daughter probably isn’t any better!”

“I’ve heard news that after Daniel was arrested, his daughter went into prostitution…”

“This father–daughter duo really is a piece of work! One is a rapist, and the other willingly sold her own body…”

The comments from the crowd started becoming derogatory and humiliating.

Henry’s expression gradually darkened. Finally, he couldn’t bear to listen to the crowd’s gossip any longer. So, he decided to shove his way through the crowd.

Just as he lifted his hands, Natalie spoke up, “I will clear my father’s name! The law will give him justice!”

Her gaze fell upon Johnny as she mocked, “Mr. Hill, with all this free time of yours, you might as well work on improving yourself. That way, you won’t end up publicly slapped by your own father or being kicked out of the Hill family.”

Fend

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This topic was also a sore spot for Johnny.

Johnny was enraged. “Natalie Shepherd! How dare you talk to me like this! Trust me, you’ll regret this one day!”

Natalie ignored him and turned around to leave. From the corner of her eye, she accidentally caught sight of the couple nearby.

Juliet was standing next to Henry.

Her hand was affectionately linked with his arm.

Natalie and Henry weren’t even divorced. Yet, he and Juliet were already being so affectionate with each other.

It seemed like she needed to make a place for Juliet as soon as possible.

She forced herself to look away as if nothing had happened before walking away hastily.

The moment she left, Henry pulled away from Juliet’s grasp. “Watch your manners.”

“I’m sorry. I lost my balance for a moment,” Juliet explained.

Henry’s personal boundaries made Juliet feel uncomfortable.

After Natalie left the hall, she approached a staff member nearby. She informed them about her ring that went missing on the lawn. Then, she left the venue of the charity gala.

She drove aimlessly through the streets of the city..

She had been investigating her father’s case for three years, but she had made no

progress.

Natalie applied for visits in the past. But her father refused to see her every time.

This further confirmed that there were hidden secrets she didn’t know about in

the case.

She was determined to continue her investigation.

After the charity gala ended, Henry walked to the parking lot. Juliet stuck to his side even at that moment.

Henry had been distracted throughout the whole evening.

A sense of frustration welled up in Juliet’s chest.

Did Natalie somehow worm her way into Henry’s heart within the past three

Just then, Wade approachest the pair. He said. “Mr Chase. I’m done with my investigation The man from atlier is called Johnny Hill –

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