Chapter 934 Nobodies
After the misunderstanding was resolved, Carlos took a puff of his cigar and smiled amiably. “Natalie, since Olivia has apologized to you, I hope you don’t mind about it anymore.”
Natalie managed a slight smile as she replied politely, “Oh, don’t worry about it.”
Olivia had been impulsive, and one would say she could have been more tactful in the matter. Nevertheless, she was still the future daughter-in-law of the Stone family. Carlos was not taking Olivia’s side, per se. What he said was to preserve the Stone family’s reputation.
Natalie had been too adept at treading the fine line.
Too soft-spoken, and people might not have taken her seriously. Too hard-headed, and she would have hurt Amos’ pride. Natalie had done a good job of saying just the right things in the right tone. Even Carlos, who was a notorious perfectionist, could not seem to find fault with her.
“Dream Corporation has established a strong foothold in Chanaea. I believe you’re here in Loang to continue exploring more possibilities for an expansion?” Carlos asked with a smile.
“Yes,” Natalie murmured and took a sip of her red wine. “I plan to explore the jewelry business first. Hence, I have already signed a business agreement with your son. I believe that we will have more win-win collaborations with Stone Corporation in the future.”
Carlos eyed the woman and lamented, “If you were a man, Natalie, I think you would have been able to achieve so much more…”
“Mr. Stone, I’m afraid I cannot agree to that statement,” Natalie stated plainly with slightly narrowed eyes.
“Oh?”
“My achievements will not be defined by my gender. In fact, it shouldn’t have to matter,” she uttered. “So, Mr. Stone, I hope you will not hold me in some stereotypical regard and lose confidence in me just because I’m a woman.”
Carlos was stumped by her words. Then, he let out a hearty chortle and said, “Ah, don’t worry about that. I shouldn’t have thought any lesser of you! If you need the Stone family’s assistance in anything at all, feel free to look for Ammy or me…”
“I shall thank you in advance then, Mr. Stone.”
After a few exchanges of pleasantries, Carlos dragged Amos along to talk to other guests. Natalie knew she should not overstay her welcome and excused herself.
She returned to Yandel’s side and was greeted by the man’s huge thumbs up. “Boss, you were so cool! I didn’t know you knew the cunning old fox, Carlos Stone! You didn’t mention a word of it to me before we came here.”
“We’ve met only once. Besides, you’ve already said that he’s a cunning old fox. He would not have changed his mind on the business collaboration just because we had met this one time.”
This is just like the misunderstanding with Olivia. Even though the matter has been blown quite out of proportion, I’ve managed to get it over and done with.
Natalie lifted the glass of wine in her hand and downed it all in one go. Then, she chucked the empty glass in Yandel’s hand.
Yandel was stumped.
“Since I’ve come to the party and met the right people, it’s time for me to leave,” Natalie declared in a devil-may-care manner.
Yandel did not enjoy the vibe of the party, nor did he relish the idea of bumping into some familiar faces. “In that case, I’d better—”
“You, will stay right here,” Natalie interrupted as she waved her hands at Yandel. “You have to stay here on my behalf. While you’re at it, get acquainted with the upper echelons in Yaleview.”
Left with no other choice, Yandel could only stay while Natalie left Carlos’ birthday party.
Natalie felt a heavy weight lifted off her chest the moment she stepped out of the bustling building. The pearl hairpin was clasping too tightly on her hair. She reached behind her head to release her long ebony hair.
Her glorious hair fell against her slender back.
Natalie had had a few drinks. Even though she was not drunk, she could feel her cheeks burning.
She did not rush to hail a taxi. Instead, she decided to go on a stroll and take the bus home.
As she walked along the road, something felt off to her. It was as if someone was tailing her closely behind her. The person was no amateur either. If not for her cautious nature, she would not have been able to sense the person.
Natalie felt her heart skip a beat.
However, she gave nothing away as she deliberately took the deserted route.
Natalie wanted to find out who had the audacity to tail her.
