Chapter 156 Counterattack
Not only Roger, but Oliver also treated Natalie very well.
Hailey had known about Noah's scheme against Natalie with the production team, and she eagerly awaited the unfolding drama. The more Natalie was humiliated, the happier she felt.
"As your elder sister, Natalie, I have some advice for you. I think you should ask for your husband’s help…” Hailey said. In her opinion, Natalie would definitely incur Oliver’s displeasure if Natalie asked for help over such a trivial matter.
Natalie looked at Hailey skeptically. She thought, ‘Why did she suddenly bring up Oliver? Didn’t she avoid Oliver before?’
"The online voting is only in its third round; it's too early to assume I’ll lose. There’s no need to ask for Oliver's help," Natalie said firmly.
…
When Natalie returned to her room, Jane sent her the edited photos.
Eight of the photos featured Natalie and Jane together.
Natalie wore a robe, while Jane was dressed up like a man.
Jane sat confidently in a chair, and Natalie stood gently behind her. Jane leaned over to sketch, with Natalie as her model a short distance away.
Some playful shots also captured Jane teasing Natalie, holding Natalie’s chin.
Roger had taken some remarkable photos, and after Jane edited them, they were perfect for wallpapers or screensavers.
What made these photos truly special was the tacit understanding and invisible bond that Natalie and Jane had cultivated over the years. As such, the photos made people feel a sense of harmony.
In the end, Natalie posted quite a few photos, which included the competition’s headshot, on her Instagram account. Then, she captioned it: [Thanks to the best photographer, Jane, and Mr. Male Model.]
Jane swiftly shared the post and added a comment that read: [@Natalie Five photos of us are too little. Where are the rest?]
Natalie smiled when she saw Jane’s comment.
Jane had a considerable number of followers, who had initially followed her when she was still a socialite. However, with the fall of the Watkins family, her active fanbase had dwindled.
Nonetheless, this set of photos managed to stir up her fans.
[Jane dressed up as a man?]
[I didn’t expect Natalie and Jane to be such a perfect match!]
[What a stunning combination! Is the other girl Natalie? It's the first time I've seen someone resemble a Greek princess so much!]
Along with praises, there was naturally criticism.
[The former top socialite is now a photographer!]
[What kind of photos are these? No composition, no colors. All in all, terrible shots! Die!]
It was Jane’s idea to use her popularity to help Natalie, but Natalie had been initially reluctant. She knew that among Jane’s followers, half were waiting to see Jane suffer and mock her. In the end, Jane reshared her post without her knowledge.
Natalie was just about to reply to the hate comment when she noticed the account of the person who told Jane to die had been banned.
Less than a minute later, a prestigious photography company announced the results of a famous photography competition, declaring Jane the winner! This instantly discredited all the haters.
Natalie remembered similar incidents from the past. Jane encountered many haters online after the fall of the Watkins family. However, those people never generated many waves. Overly offensive comments would be swiftly removed, and the accounts would disappear without a trace.
Natalie thought of one person. After giving it some thought, she messaged Jane.
Natalie: [Anthony?]
Years of mutual understanding required little explanation. Jane understood what Natalie wanted to ask with just one word.
Jane: [Maybe.]
Seeing Jane did not want to speak about the man, Natalie did not delve further into the matter.
Natalie: [I’ll support you no matter what decision you make.]
Jane, who was lying in bed, turned over with a smile and sent a reply, teasing Natalie.
Jane: [Will you still support me if I cheat on my husband in the future?]
Natalie: [Of course! If that happens, I’m sure it’s only because your husband is not good enough!]
Jane could not help but burst into laughter. However, when the laughter faded, Jane saw the bitter smile on her face when she looked into the mirror.
She thought, ‘Anthony isn’t just ‘not good enough; he’s a terrible person. However, I still haven’t found another person who catches my eye. What am I going to do?’
Jane took a deep breath and made a decision.
Jane: [I've made up my mind! After your competition ends, I'm going on a blind date!]
Upon seeing this message, the aloof and serious man who followed Jane around when they were young appeared in Natalie’s mind.
Young Jane was famous, with a great reputation. Many men liked her, both because of her appearance and background. However, from the time their hearts began to flutter, it seemed like no man had ever pursued Jane. No, there were a few who tried, but they would suddenly disappear after two or three days.
Natalie stiffened as she realized a few details she had overlooked. If she guessed correctly, those people were probably frightened away by Anthony.
If Anthony, who hid his true colors, was behind the Watkins family’s fall but had also been silently protecting Jane all these years, Jane must have felt terribly conflicted.
Natalie felt a cold when she realized how terrible Jane must have felt.
After their brief chat, Natalie returned to look at the comments on Instagram. There were many more comments.
[That side profile of that man in the fifth photo is really handsome!]
[I want a front view of the male model! I’m sure he’s incredibly handsome!]
[Just checked. The fifth photo is Natalie’s official photo for Top Avenue. However, it was the last one released, so many people didn’t see it! I’m going to vote for her now!]
[I’m not voting! I only support Jane!]
Many people also shared Natalie’s post, and the number of votes for Natalie's official photo gradually increased.
When Natalie finished washing up, she was astonished to find herself on the trending list once again. The hashtag, #NatalieandRoger, occupied one of the top spots on the trending list.
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