Chapter 862 Honey, You've Gained Weight
Natalie glanced at Oliver.
Oliver asked, "What?"
"You used to attack Lucas like this before, now you're attacking Samuel," Natalie asked sincerely, "Can you handle it all? Aren't you tired?"
Oliver looked at her, visibly displeased—Oliver felt displeased about Lucas and Samuel.
Natalie shifted her eyes awkwardly.
Oliver was just jealous.
"But, it's not my fault to have Lucas as a brother, and I also acknowledge Samuel as a brother," Natalie couldn't help but argue.
Oliver raised an eyebrow playfully, "Is that my fault?"
Natalie couldn't bring herself to say that it was Oliver's fault.
After thinking for a while, Natalie felt something was off, "But, Samuel doesn't seem like the type to joke about company matters."
Oliver hadn't planned on telling Natalie about the company's issues, but seeing her curiosity, he decided it would be ok to share.
Since Natalie was smart, she would understand everything immediately.
"The Hastings family has indeed encountered quite a few troubles," Oliver made Natalie sit on the sofa, had a servant bring vegetable soup, and explained the situation to her while she sipped on the soup.
The economic situation of the Hastings family was precarious in Natalie's eyes.
In response to Natalie's questioning gaze, Oliver said, "It wasn't me."
"Then who was it?"
In Natalie's mind, it seemed like Oliver's style, and he had the capability to do so.
"Many people." Oliver patiently explained to Natalie, "Since the news of you being the heiress of the Hastings family hasn't leaked, other families can guess that you don't want to return to the Hastings family. Other families, wanting to curry favor with me, naturally choose to help you deal with the Hastings family."
Although Oliver's statement "they want to curry favor with me" sounded somewhat arrogant, but in fact it was true.
"Why isn't Samuel worried at all?" Natalie was puzzled.
In Natalie's perception, although Samuel was an enigmatic person, as the future head of the Hastings family, he had always been known for his sense of responsibility.
The real Samuel didn't exhibit such mischievous behavior.
"Samuel was never worried to begin with," Oliver said with interest, "Perhaps, Samuel has been waiting for this opportunity for a long time."
Samuel must be very happy inside!
"Why?" Natalie was even more puzzled.
Oliver pinched Natalie's cheek, left and then right, quite satisfied, "Honey, you've finally gained some weight on your face."
No woman liked to hear that, including Natalie!
Natalie glanced at Oliver, calmly turned her gaze to a reflective mirror on the wall.
No way, Natalie has always been good at controlling her weight!
"Looks good," Oliver turned her face back, and he kissed her on the lips, "You could use a bit more."
"Oliver, you better drop this topic!" Natalie warned with a pout.
Otherwise, Natalie might get angry again about Oliver intentionally trying to get her pregnant!
Slimming down from the upper body to the lower body, first the face, then the legs.
Getting fat from the lower body to the upper body, when you notice your face has gained weight, it means the rest of your body has gained a lot too!
Natalie had always been grateful for her metabolism that didn't easily gain weight from eating, but this pregnancy unexpectedly made her gain weight!
Natalie immediately recalled the miserable experiences of those who gained weight.
It was too miserable for her!
Oliver, puzzled, but seeing Natalie's unpleasant expression, obediently skipped the topic.
Anyway, he thought Natalie looked great now, she was too thin before!
"The Hastings family is large and conservative, with many family parasites inside. For Samuel and Natalie, this is a good opportunity for a cleanup," Oliver brought the conversation back to the previous topic.
Natalie's attention quickly shifted from the "weight gain" topic, following Oliver's hint, she analyzed, "You just said that bankruptcies and broken financial chains are all from subsidiary companies. Samuel manages the group headquarters himself, so these subsidiaries should be his targets for cleanup."
"Smart!" Oliver couldn't help but kiss his clever Natalie again, "Go on."
"Any other reasons?" Natalie pondered, "The Hastings family has many members, and there are likely many people who go with the wind, suggesting taking the subsidiaries or stocks for cash and leaving."
Natalie hadn't been involved in corporate disputes, but she had read numerous books from various industries and eras.
When knowledge accumulates to a certain extent, it all comes together.
The Hastings family was a conservative big family, and although the industries of the Hastings family had flourished under Samuel's leadership, many important positions within the Hastings family were held by the family elders which is the tradition of the Hastings family.
Even if these elders were mediocre or incompetent, contributing nothing to the company's income and constantly embezzling funds, they still held leadership and shareholder positions in various company entities. These individuals, who siphoned off the company's earnings, needed a legitimate reason to voluntarily step down from their roles.
Now, it's a great opportunity for Samuel and Natalie!
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After dinner, Oliver went upstairs to deal with some remaining work files, while Natalie took a stroll in the small garden with the help of a servant.
"How much weight have I gained?" Natalie suddenly asked the servant.
How could a woman easily forget about changes in her body shape!
It was impossible!
The servant was taken aback, "Natalie, you've gained weight?"
The servant quickly understood Natalie's meaning and smiled, "Natalie, you're not fat at all!"
The servant was speaking the truth, not just flattering.
Indeed, Natalie wasn't fat. A few months ago, she was slightly underweight due to morning sickness, and her current weight was normal.
Moreover, it was just her face that had gained weight, as the beautiful muscle lines on her body didn't allow fat to accumulate elsewhere, so it ended up on her face.
Natalie didn't believe it and was very skeptical, "Are Oliver and you colluding to make me happy?"
The servant laughed, "Natalie, you don't know, I wouldn't dare collude with Oliver, would I?"
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