Chapter 143 Are You Threatening Me Again?
Oliver could not explain the mixed feelings in his heart. He had deliberately left early in the morning just to avoid seeing her. He admitted he was annoyed by the fact that she kept bringing up the apology, making him feel uncomfortable. However, he felt extremely warm knowing she had brought him breakfast. With this, he thought it did not matter even if she kept bringing the apology up.
Oliver waited for about ten minutes, but he did not expect to see only Charles carrying the food in.
Charles said sheepishly, "Something came up, and the young madam had to leave... The receptionist said she received a call before she left…"
Oliver’s expression turned gloomy immediately.
"She left?"
"Uh, yes," Charles replied as he thought, ‘You didn’t want to see earlier, right? Why is your reaction so contrary?’
…
The place Robert arranged to meet was a famous upscale restaurant in Paykston.
Mrs. Watson was also present. She tried to hide her emotions, but the impact of Hailey's engagement made it hard for her to hide her dark expression.
When Robert saw Natalie, he said, clearly disappointed that Oliver did not come, “You’re alone?"
"What is it that you want to talk to me about Lucas?" Natalie asked directly.
"Lucas is fine. I have something else to discuss with you," Robert said as he beckoned a waiter over, "Natalie, come, let's sit and talk. What would you like to eat?"
The smile on Natalie's face immediately faded upon learning that Robert had used Lucas to lure her here. She naturally knew that nothing good would come out of this invitation.
"Natalie, the Windsor Group is currently looking for an advertising agency. If we can make a deal with them, our company will benefit greatly. Why don’t you talk to Oliver about this? Help us with this small matter,” Robert asked with a smile.
Natalie widened her eyes in disbelief.
‘Small matter? He’s really shameless!’
The Watson family specialized in the media industry, but their performance in advertising was mediocre. Not to mention competing for a bid, they probably could not even pass the initial screening. To think Robert actually wanted to obtain the bid through connections.
"Dad, Oliver has no decision-making power in the affairs of the group. You know that very well. Instead of pinning your hopes on me and Oliver, why don’t you ask Hailey and Adrian?" Natalie said.
Natalie did not want to trouble Oliver with such a thing at all, and she also had no intention of helping the Watson family. Moreover, it was true that Oliver had no decision-making power in Windsor Group, but his position in RK Group was definitely powerful. However, she did not what position exactly he held.
"Natalie, your dad and I came to see you, how can you be so rude? Are you trying to embarrass Hailey?” Mrs. Watson said fiercely as she pointed at Natalie, "Natalie, if it were not for Hailey letting you marry Oliver, you wouldn’t be where you are right now. You would still be with Adrian! Did your mother never teach you to be grateful? The negative impact of Hailey and Adrian's affair isn’t just gossip among people in the circle. Even if the media did not report it, the stock price of Watson Group continues to plummet!"
Hailey had been crying every day because of this matter, which further aggravated Mrs. Watson’s emotions.
"She let me marry Oliver? I think we all know that I was forced,” Natalie said before adding with a meaningful smile, “Moreover, between love and wealth, we knew what Hailey chose. Nobody forced her to be with Adrian…”
"You!" Mrs. Watson was so angry that she couldn't speak. How come she never realized how sharp-tongued this girl was before?
"Robert, did you hear that? Even your illegitimate daughter thinks Adrian is no good. Yet, for the sake of your own interests, you’re forcing Hailey, forbidding her from canceling the engagement! Are you even human?"
"Think before you speak! Did I forbid her from doing anything? Your daughter is the one who’s unwilling to give up on marrying into the Harrington family! Moreover, all men fool around outside. As long as Adrian’s position in the family is stable, everything is fine!” Robert scolded. He had always been a man who prioritized his own interests. In front of power and status, his beloved daughter was just a pawn.
Hailey perfectly inherited her father’s nature.
After being scolded, Mrs. Watson timidly fell silent.
Robert took a sip of tea, trying to calm his mood. "Natalie, let me be honest with you. The company's finances are facing some issues, and we urgently need the Windsor Group’s project to turn things around and restore shareholder confidence. Natalie, if the company goes under, we won’t have money to treat your brother's illness. Think about it."
"Dad, are you threatening me again?" Natalie was once again shocked by Robert's shamelessness.
"How is this a threat? What can I do? You refuse to have a proper conversation with me after all,” Robert said with a sinister smile.
Mrs. Watson sneered. "Natalie, we all saw Oliver's performance on the ship. He doesn’t seem like a weak and sickly person. He also holds some status in the Windsor family. The dress you wore that day was so expensive as well. Your excuses won’t work on us."
In Mrs. Watson’s opinion, Natalie's marriage was given by Hailey. It was only natural for Natalie to help them. Moreover, she would not allow Hailey to beg the Harrington family for help.
"Dad, I really cannot help you with this. If there’s nothing else, you do not have any other business, I’ll leave first."
Natalie was even more determined to earn money for Lucas’ treatment now. After this competition, if there was a suitable company, she would sign with them and have the company pay a fee in advance.
"Natalie, stop right there!" Robert bellowed. His false kindness vanished immediately.
Natalie paused in her tracks. Not because of Robert, but because of the man who had just walked in.
Oliver wore a coat over his suit due to the autumn weather, and Charles followed behind him. He easily attracted everyone’s attention as soon as he appeared.
Robert and Mrs. Watson stood frozen in place.
Robert also let go of his hand that was holding Natalie’s wrist under Oliver’s icy gaze.
Natalie blinked, making sure she was not seeing things before she walked over. "Why are you here?"
"Where’s my breakfast?"
Oliver was not in a good mood to begin with, and now, seeing Robert and Mrs. Watson's demeanor, he did not need to ask to know that those two old things had come to bully his wife again!
"I told the receptionist to send it up. Didn’t you receive it?"
"I did not receive it," Oliver lied with a straight face.
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