Bye-bye Trash! Hello Queen! novel Chapter 319

Natalie was still unaware of what had happened online. She looked at Luna's furious face and smiled gently. "What's wrong, Luna?"

Luna thrust a tablet in front of her. "Look! Jared is a real piece of work. He actually had someone photoshop pictures to slander you."

Natalie's eyes widened in shock as she saw the photos. She knew Jared was selfish, but she never imagined he could be this cruel, this vicious. She was silent for a few moments, then looked at Luna with grim determination. "Luna, get a livestream setup ready. I'll make him explain himself. We just signed a deal with the Monroe family; we absolutely cannot let this news jeopardize our collaboration. Tell the PR department not to do anything. I'll handle this myself. He wants to destroy my reputation? Fine. I'll destroy his company."

Luna nodded. "Okay! Wait for me in the car. I'll be right there."

In the car, Natalie explained her plan to Luna. Just then, Keith called. "Let me handle this."

"No need," Natalie said firmly. "I can take care of it myself. You focus on the company's affairs."

"Alright," Keith agreed.

Natalie's eyes were cold. She hadn't gone after Jared because she knew his fate was already sealed. But since he wouldn't leave her alone, she would fight back without mercy. She had learned her lesson: no matter the relationship, if someone disregards your well-being and interests, the only response is to give them a taste of their own medicine.

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At the Griffith Group headquarters, Joanna was visiting Sebastian, leisurely sipping coffee in his office. She had seen the scandal about Natalie online and was smiling to herself. Jared had not disappointed her. The comments were a tirade of hate against Natalie.

Joanna froze, anger flaring within her. He had stopped giving her the money, hadn't he? "Sebastian, she was the one who ruined our relationship in the first place. Even if it gets out, I'm not afraid. You gave me that money because you dote on me."

She had always understood one simple rule: as long as she was the one Sebastian cherished, she had the right to be willful.

Sebastian's lips curved into a strange smile. "Natalie says she plans to sue. In court, she can legally reclaim all assets I gave to you during our marriage."

Joanna finally understood. Sebastian was going to help Natalie. She had been too trusting. She should have made him add a clause stating it was a 'voluntary gift.' If this really went to court, she would be ruined. No, she had to find another way. Sebastian and Natalie were legally married; he had the right to get it back. But she would never return something that was already in her hands.

Joanna switched to a pitiable tone. "Sebastian, I know you still have me in your heart. If your mother hadn't stopped us back then, we would have been married long ago. Besides, you gave me that money willingly. You'd rather give me millions than give Natalie a single penny. I know how deep your love for me is, and your hatred for Natalie is just as deep. Sebastian, thank you for loving me so much."