Chapter 190 Excessive Naivety is Foolishness
Leo heard this and awkwardly tried to hide his smile. He nervously tugged at the corner of his mouth and coughed. "I didn't expect it would end up like this."
It's all Angela's fault; she misled him from the start. But would Natalie really be that heartless? Today's scene was practically a slap in Gabriel's face!
Mia and Natalie walked backstage, chatting and laughing. They found a dressing room and walked in. Just as they breathed a sigh of relief, they saw someone inside finishing changing clothes and coming out.
It was Layla!
She stiffened slightly upon seeing Natalie, then walked forward and was about to speak when Johnson entered with his people.
He glanced at Natalie and bowed respectfully. "Ms. Clark, my apologies for the interruption. I need to attend to something. It will only take a few minutes."
Natalie and Mia exchanged a glance and nodded.
Mia said, "Go ahead."
Johnson signaled to the men behind him, and two bodyguards grabbed Layla's arms and started dragging her out.
Layla called out, "What are you doing? Johnson, is there some misunderstanding?"
Of course, Layla knew Johnson. He was a man of high status, and his every word and action represented the Walker family.
In Lumeria, she couldn't afford to offend powerful and wealthy people. She was definitely afraid of the Walker family causing her trouble. She couldn't ruin her career in Lumeria's entertainment industry. Returning to Veridonia in such a state would be humiliating.
Why?
Johnson stated, "Miss Bell, you didn't perform according to the conditions we agreed upon, which constitutes a stage accident. When an accident happens, we have to return the goods and terminate the contract. I will contact your agency directly, and the specific compensation will be negotiated."
Johnson looked serious, his face cold and indifferent.
"What? I didn't." Before she could finish, she suddenly saw Natalie standing there, her expression changing dramatically.
She was utterly shocked. "Natalie, it's you!"
Natalie, suddenly addressed by name, was slightly taken aback. She sneered and looked at Layla, "You're not even a big star yet, and you're already trying to imagine a scene?"
Layla scoffed, "Who else but you would."
Natalie took a step forward, crossing her arms with a cold and aloof expression that made everyone tense. "Miss Bell, excessive naivety is just stupidity!"
She slightly curled her lips and took out her phone. Right in front of her, she called the president of Heggte Entertainment.
Jacob.
Natalie called out, "Jacob, this is Natalie. Find out which agency Miss Bell is with. From today on, I don't want to see her in any public place or on any screen. Within your power, make sure her name doesn't appear again."
Jacob didn't hesitate for a second and immediately agreed. "Alright, Ms. Clark, no problem. Layla will completely disappear from the entertainment industry from this moment on."
Jacob was confident; he had the power to blacklist an unknown artist effortlessly.
Layla's face turned deathly pale, and she almost collapsed, unable to stand.
Natalie raised an eyebrow, her face indifferent, her voice cold. "Miss Bell, that wasn't me just now; this is me. Did you hear clearly?"
She always acted openly and took responsibility for her actions. Did she need to hide? This was Natalie's way.
"Didn't Hannah tell you that their NovaTech Group is on the verge of bankruptcy?" Natalie looked at her shocked face and continued to strike her down.
She added, "Clark Group is about to acquire NovaTech Group. Too bad you won't be around in Lumeria to see it."
As soon as she finished speaking, Layla's face turned ashen.
Was Natalie acquiring NovaTech Group?
NovaTech Group was a massive conglomerate in Veridonia, even more impressive than PrysmTech Group. But to Natalie, acquiring this company seemed effortless.
Layla suddenly felt a wave of panic. It would be disastrous if Natalie turned her attention to PrysmTech Group. In an instant, a cold chill rose in her heart.
Hannah had dared to deceive her! She had used her to offend someone as wealthy and powerful as Natalie? Hannah was practically leading her to doom!
Seeing her state, Natalie chuckled and turned her face away, walking over to sit on a nearby sofa. Sure enough, Layla had been pitifully deceived. Serves her right!
Johnson stepped forward, his voice cold and emotionless. Natalie ordered, "The Walker family still has accounts to settle. Take her away."
Johnson answered, "Yes."
From beginning to end, Layla didn't say another word, trembling in fear for her future and her family. Not only would she be blacklisted in Lumeria, but she would also be saddled with a huge debt. When the news reached Veridonia, it would be an indelible stain. She would spend the rest of her life in torment!
Johnson, with a cold expression, took her away.
Mia snorted; she was used to such things. Hannah had already become a lesson, but no one seemed to learn.
Suddenly remembering something, Mia looked at her. "What was up with Gabriel just now?"
Natalie raised an eyebrow and shrugged. "How should I know?"
Mia stated, "His look seemed a bit off."
Natalie frowned, her expression pausing as if waking from a dream. "Right, I still owe him for the repair costs."
