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The unexpected outburst left Natalie stunned. She had never imagined Joshua's former employer would call simply to vent his frustration at her."That's not my responsibility," Natalie said, her voice rising defensively. "I didn't force him to quit. That was entirely his decision.""Sure it was," Whitmore said bitterly. "And I'm sure it had nothing to do with the way everyone around him treated him like garbage the entire time. Congratulations, Mrs. Hart. Between the two of us, we managed to lose the most valuable asset either of us ever had, and neither one of us even noticed until it was far too late."Feeling humiliated, she immediately argued back, refusing to accept any responsibility. "I don't have to listen to this," Natalie snapped, and hung up before he could respond further, her hands trembling slightly around the phone as she set it down on the nightstand.She sat in silence for a moment, her chest tight, her thoughts scattered and refusing to settle into any coherent shape.
Chapter 265
Shortly before noon, as guests gradually returned to their suites to prepare for departure, Natalie shut herself inside her room and locked the door. The applause from the networking session, the admiration Joshua had received, and the countless remarks about the woman who had abandoned him echoed relentlessly in her mind.She sat on the edge of the bed, pressing her palms against her temples, trying to steady her breathing. It's just luck, she told herself, though the thought felt thinner every time she repeated it. Lorenzo's luck. Nothing more. Men like Joshua don't build empires. They get carried by men who actually have power.She tried convincing herself that Joshua's sudden rise was nothing more than luck, yet every scene from the island made that belief harder to hold onto — the elderly tycoon's open praise, the applause echoing through the conference hall, Kate and Sherry speaking of him with a warmth Natalie had never once offered him herself.Unable to calm herself, Natalie
Chapter 264 Part 2
Several senior executives openly praised not only Joshua's business talent but also his character. "Successful young men aren't hard to find," one executive said, shaking Joshua's hand firmly. "But someone with ability, humility, and integrity all at once? That's exceptionally rare these days.""Rare enough that I've stopped expecting it," another added, nodding in agreement, "which is exactly why this partnership feels different from the usual arrangements we sign.""Couldn't agree more," a third chimed in. "Most men his age would already be insufferable with half this success. He hasn't changed a bit since Lorenzo first introduced him."Watching Joshua become the center of attention, Kate and Sherry sincerely shared their own opinions about him with the guests around them."I'll be honest," Kate said to a small group nearby, swirling her drink thoughtfully, "I completely misjudged him when we first met. I assumed he was exactly like every other overconfident young businessman I'd en
Chapter 264 Part 1
Later that morning, the final networking session of the island summit officially began. Nearly all the distinguished guests gathered inside the grand conference hall one last time before preparing to leave the island. The atmosphere was filled with anticipation as everyone waited for Lorenzo to announce the outcome of the entertainment partnership that had become the highlight of the entire summit."If everyone could take their seats," Lorenzo said, stepping up to the podium at the front of the hall, adjusting the microphone slightly, "I have an announcement to make before we close out this summit."The room settled into attentive silence, guests exchanging curious glances as they found their chairs, a few still holding coffee cups from the morning reception outside."Finally," Sherry murmured to Kate as they took their seats near the front. "I've been waiting two days for this.""Same," Kate said, glancing sideways toward Joshua, who remained composed as ever, seemingly unaffected by
Chapter 263 Part 3
Early the following morning, the island resort became lively once again as guests gathered for the final day of the entertainment summit. The organizers announced that before everyone departed, there would be one last networking session and project presentation where investors and business leaders could freely discuss future collaborations. The announcement immediately drew the attention of the distinguished guests, who saw it as one final opportunity to secure valuable partnerships.Joshua arrived at the conference venue alongside Lorenzo, while Kate and Sherry naturally joined them shortly afterward."Ready for the last stretch?" Lorenzo asked as they walked in together."As ready as I'll be," Joshua said."Morning," Sherry said, falling into step beside them with a bright smile. "Please tell me today's going to be quieter than yesterday.""No promises," Joshua said dryly.Kate joined a moment later, offering Joshua a small, easy smile. "Morning.""Morning," Joshua replied.Unlike b
Chapter 262 Part 2
Mark immediately understood Damien's intention. Seeing about him nobody else does," Mark said, straightening slightly, an eager gleam entering his eyes. "History that goes back years. His marriage, his background, what he really is underneath all that composure everyone's suddenly so impressed by. Give me the right platform, and I can make sure everyone on this island sees exactly who he really is.""Good," Damien said simply. "Then we understand each other.""So we're doing this?" Mark asked, unable to fully hide the eagerness in his voice."We're doing this," Damien confirmed. "Quietly. I don't need my name attached to whatever unravels first. If this works, I benefit. If it doesn't, I was never involved. Are we clear on that?""Perfectly clear," Mark said quickly.Both men secretly decided to cooperate, each believing they could use the other to achieve their own goals."You won't regret this," Mark said, extending a hand.Damien glanced at it briefly before shaking it, his grip b
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