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As Vance cdownstairs, he spotted Jennifer, and his expression softened instantly. "Jennifer, I'm leaving with
Khloe. Mom said she doesn't wantanymore, but don't worry, I'll cback to see you."
Jennifer was taken aback, wondering. "Mom doesn't want Vance anymore? What's going on?
She asked. "Vance, what did Mom say? Why doesn't she want you? Is it because she doesn't approve of you
being with Khloe? But her attitude just now seemed fine."
Wendy's mood had shifted so tically.
Vance nodded, his face troubled. He didn't fully understand what was happening at hor how he could help
with the mess at the company. "No, she doesn't approve. Her favorite future daughter-in-law is Tiana, but | don't
like Tiana. | only like Khloe. "Mom has always tried to control my life-what | study or who marry. It's all her plan.
She doesn't supportlike you Dad do.
"Mom froze all my cards. I'm leaving everything with Dad to you I'll handle the wedding, and then Ill ctake
care of him.
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Jennifer was shocked. 'Why is Wendy so angry to freeze his cards Is she really that upset, or has she discovered
something? she thought to herself.
Vance, if Mom froze your cards, what are you going to do? Jennifer asked, clearly worried. She couldn't figure out
Wendy's intentions anymore.
Vance looked just as confused. He didn't understand why his mom was acting this way either, but he could tell it
had something to do with Natalie and Khloe.
He said. "Don't worry, Jennifer. | still have my entertainment company, and it's been making money. Mom thinks
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtshe can makegive up on Khloe, but | won't." Khloe beamed. Vance was truly in love with her now.
With newfound confidence, Vance took Khloe's hand and walked away.
Jennifer sat on the couch, deep in thought. Mom's sudden attitude was shocking, but as long as Vance didn't give
up on Khloe, it would be fine. As long as Vance was tied to Khloe, the family's third son would be Jennifer's next
target.
A sly smile crept onto Jennifer's lips. Everything was going according to her plan
'But sadly, Murray's dad has only a minor scrape from that serious car crash. How lucky! she complained in her
head. Jennifer bit her lip, thinking about what was next. The Wayne family would be easier to deal with than the
Spencer family. Colin was very protective of her and had no defenses when it cto her.
As long as she could get close to his study, she could steal plenty of business secrets
A triumphant smile crossed her face, the smile of victory. "Natalie, you shouldn't have cback to compete
with me. I'll end up winning, and you're going to lose completely."
But Natalie was a designer and a doctor, which made her feel very uneasy. She thought, How could someone
from the countryside be a designer? How could she know medicine?
It's impossible to trace the backgrounds of the people who adopted her; they seem so ordinary. If only Dad had
been tougher back then and just got rid of her. There wouldn't be so many problems now.
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After Natalie finished getting ready for bed, she lay down.
Just as she settled in, her phone buzzed. It was Tiana. They had talked in a long time. It looked like Vance really
was back.
She sat up to answer the call, smiling as she said, "Hey, Tiana! Long tno see."
Tiana responded, "Natalie. Sorry, I've been super busy at my newjob. Lots of stuff to learn.
Natalie replied, "Congrats, Tiana! | saw the financial news about your company. You guys have really been
thriving the past couple of years. She followed the financial news every day.
"Really? Back then, | didn't realize how hard my parents worked. I've been learning from my dad every day this
past half year, and now I'm finally getting the hang of things, though I still have a lot to learn," said Tiana.
Natalie admired Tiana. She was such a hard worker. But what's the real reason for her call tonight? Natalie
wondered.
"Tiana, are you calling to talk about Vance? Natalie asked directly
Tiana hesitated, "Uh, yes. | didn't really want to get involved with your brother again..."
"Tiana, I've cut ties with the Simpson family. He's not my brother anymore, Natalie interrupted her.
Tiana understood. "Got it, Natalie. Honestly, it's probably for the best. That whole family is just too much. |
realized it was right forto let go of Vance. He had no idea how much | cared
"If I hadn't let him go, | would've just been sad at hevery day, and after my dad scoldedonce, | finally
woke up. A guy isn't everything to me. | started to becsomeone others liked, but | wasn't happy with myself.
"Now, I've finally becsomeone I like, and others have started to liketoo. | might be chubby, but | feel so
much more confident now."
Natalie chuckled, "You didn't call just to brag, did you?"
"What do | have to brag about? I'm actually a bit envious of how pretty you are," Tiana replied, her voice
cheerful. It sounded like she really wasn't sad about Vance anymore.
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After a brief silence, Tiana continued, "Natalie, | got an e-invite from Vance. He and Khloe are getting married on
the 26th of next month, and they wantto cto the wedding.
"Your brother... | mean, that jerk Vance! He's just trying to makewitness his happiness on purpose
Natalie felt a pang of hurt at the thought. "Tiana, are you going?
Tiana said, "Why should I? | just wanted to vent to you. Khloe used to mess witha lot back in Shagrity. If
Vance likes women like that, then they deserve each other. I'm moving on with my life now." Natalie looked out
the window, smiling a little. "Tiana, I'm glad you see things clearly. Someone like Vance, who's so arrogant,
doesn't deserve someone as amazing as you.
"How about | set you up with my second eldest brother sometime? He's super handsand really sweet"
"Wow! You actually have more than one brother?" Tiana sounded thrilled.
"Yep! He's really good-looking. | can arrange for you two to chat Natalie thought Tiana and Gordon would hit it
off; he tended to go for girls like her.
Tiana's excitement bubbled over. "Natalie, do you have any pictures of him?"
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Natalie laughed, "I do, but can't send you one right now. My brother would totally be mad: He said he'd come
back around my birthday, and then | can introduce you."
"Thanks so much! By the way, do you have ttomorrow night | want to take you out to eat so we can catch
up. I've been busy for half a year, and now 1 finally have sfree time, Tiana said with excitement.
Natalie felt bad, but she had plans to meet with Maurice tomorrow night. She replied, "Tiana, | have plans
tomorrow, but how about the day after?"