The Promise of Happiness (Natalie and Samuel)
Chapter 130

Chapter 130

Chapter 130

Belle‘s grip on her glass tightened as her eyes glowered with rage. “Do you really think that you‘re goingto marry Shawn?”

“Of course.” Natalie swiftly glanced at Belle before looking away again, placing her now–empty glassonto a passing waiter‘s serving plate. “Who else would he marry? You? You‘ve known Shawn for solong, but it seems like you two can never be anything more than friends.”

Upon hearing those words, Belle‘s face immediately fell, and the graceful image she had beenmaintaining instantly disappeared. “You b*tch! Don‘t get so full of yourself!”

Natalie continued with her onslaught. “Why not? If you were in my shoes, you would have said worsethings than I did.”

“You...!”

Belle had been the most pampered child in the house since young. Even as a girl, her status surpassedeven that of her brother. Not once had a person of lower status ever. spoken to her in such a manner.

Provoked by Natalie‘s words, Belle threw her glass of red wine in the woman‘s direction.

Natalie saw her actions and took a step backward, followed by a nimble turn of her body. She dodgedthe wine completely and managed to keep her gown spotless.

Instead, the wool carpet on the floor was now dyed red as a result.

Internally, Natalie sneered.

I knew it. These spoilt brats have no other tricks up their sleeves.

Belle‘s last–ditch attempt to embarrass Natalie in front of the crowd had failed. Meanwhile, Shawnrushed over towards them.

“Are you alright, Natalie?” Shawn immediately wrapped an arm around Natalie‘s waist, glaring at Belle.

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Belle was caught off guard by his sudden appearance.

“Belle! Natalie is an important guest invited by Grandpa and me. What do you think you‘re doing?”Shawn lashed out.

“Shawn, I... I‘m just...” Belle knew that her actions were caused by a fit of anger. As she calmed down,she realized that splashing wine in front of a large crowd was a low blow.

I already set up a trap for her. I shouldn‘t have acted so early.

“She didn‘t do it on purpose. Her hand slipped,” explained Natalie as she gave Belle a friendly smile. “AmI right, Ms. Green?”

Knowing that there was no other way to save herself from this awkward situation, Belle reluctantlyagreed with Natalie and put on a smile. “Yes, you‘re right.”

Of course, the three of them knew that Belle was lying.

Without sparing Belle another look, Shawn took Natalie‘s hand and proceeded toward the second floor ofthe hall. “Come on. Grandpa is waiting for you.”

Shawn‘s gesture caught the attention of everyone in the banquet hall. Gossiping with each other loudly,they fixed their gazes on the duo as Shawn and Natalie ascended the stairs.

“What just happened?”

“What‘s wrong with Shawn‘s beauty standards? Why does he prefer a freckled–faced woman over aflawless beauty like Belle?”

“Argh! I wouldn‘t have gone for laser treatment if I had known he liked freckles!”

“Is that woman going to become the granddaughter–in–law of the Watsons family

soon?”

Belle stood rooted to her spot. Her face was drained of color, but anger flared up within her heart.

I‘m going to make you suffer a complete defeat and cause your fall from grace tonight, right here at thisbanquet. You can stay smug for all you like, but there‘s something big coming your

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way.

After reaching the upper floor, Natalie lightly twisted her wrist to release herself from Shawn‘s grasp.

Startled, Shawn said, “I‘m sorry for acting so abruptly.”

“Don‘t misunderstand.” Natalie gazed into Shawn‘s eyes. “My feud with Belle was purely personal. It hadnothing to do with you.”

Natalie‘s eyes were clear and bright. Shawn had seen numerous pairs of eyes, but they had all beenfilled with desire and greed. This was his first time seeing someone with such a pure gaze.

Natalie had said all those in order to establish her boundaries and keep her distance from him, butShawn only grew even more mesmerized by her.

His finger slowly moved upward, and his gaze fell to her jawline. He wanted to rip off the hyper–realisticmask from her face and see what she truly looked like.