Chapter 195 Kicking Her When She's Down
Hannah stumbled back a couple of steps, almost hitting the ground. Before she could regain her balance, Layla lunged at her again.
Layla yelled, "When you used me to go after Natalie, why didn't you tell me she's the heiress of the Clark Group? Their family's a real business giant! My family in Veridonia finally got a deal with the Clark Group, and you ruined it. You wrecked my future too!"
She shouted without a second thought, not caring about the fallout of her words.
The reporters captured every moment. Flashes went off non-stop, and the live broadcast kept rolling. Every word she said hit hard.
This mess had a huge negative impact on NovaTech Group's image.
The bodyguards pulled Layla away from Hannah.
At this point, Hannah's hair was a mess, her clothes were torn, and her face had scratch marks. She looked utterly miserable!
As a former best actress, her dirty schemes were now exposed to the public!
What could be worse than this? Hannah's face turned pale as she glanced around at the reporters in a state of panic. All her carefully laid plans had unraveled. Instead of gaining favor, she had become a laughingstock!
She shot a fierce look at Layla. "I barely know you; don't spread lies about me!"
On the flip side, Natalie, who was uninvolved, appeared radiant and maintained her smile. Like a spectator, she observed the spectacle in front of her with keen interest.
A reporter couldn't resist asking Natalie, "Ms. Clark, what are your thoughts on Ms. Martin?"
Natalie blinked thoughtfully and assumed an innocent yet troubled expression. "Despite Ms. Martin employing trolls to tarnish my reputation and that of my brother, I can't kick her while she's down at this moment."
She smiled and gracefully walked past everyone, departing the scene under the watchful eye of her bodyguards.
Meanwhile, upon hearing Natalie's response, Hannah's mouth contorted in frustration. She realized she was indeed being kicked when she was down. Natalie's words carried a deeper significance for everyone present.
Hannah's abrupt exit from the industry stemmed from her previous defamation of Natalie. This time, she had hoped to leverage Natalie to rehabilitate her image and transition into a successful entrepreneur. Alas, her efforts fell flat! Any remaining shreds of goodwill towards Hannah vanished entirely.
Natalie got into the car, her mood clearly unaffected. Online public opinion was being guided and controlled, so she didn't need to worry.
At this moment, Natalie handed over evidence of Hannah's father, Josh, bribing Peter. His unfair competition behavior added insult to injury to NovaTech Group's already miserable situation. Josh's actions were under investigation.
NovaTech Group's stock price plummeted, reaching an all-time low. Taking advantage of this opportunity, Natalie acquired NovaTech Group's stock. In less than half a month, NovaTech Group changed ownership. It became a small company under the Clark Group.
Hannah, the former movie queen, had no choice but to return to her old profession, but she had no roles to play. The recent activities of the Clark Group were extremely eye-catching.
Natalie did not disappoint; her value boosted the Clark Group's popularity, achieving mutual success. Victor's comeback allowed her to breathe a sigh of relief. She could finally rest for a few days.
In the Clark family's Kensington Villa, Natalie got hooked on live-stream shopping again. She felt that she worked hard to make money and had to reward herself well. "Rich Baby" casually entered a live-stream room, causing a sensation. But the host was too wordy, giving a long preamble without revealing the next item. Natalie was curious about what it was, but she didn't have the patience to wait.
Starshadow lay in her arms, watching intently. It was more serious than she was. Natalie thought for a moment, feeling a bit sleepy, and patted its head. She said, "I'm going to wash up. If you like it, place an order!"
Starshadow squinted happily, showing its little Starshadow teeth, and adorably waved its little paw. He would do it!
Natalie had just gotten up to leave. The product's price was directly displayed on the screen. One billion dollars.
