Ophelia took one nce at the gown and could already imagine how stunning and elegant it would look on


    someone.


    But this gown-was it meant for Emma? It looked like it was designed with a "Flux Couture" theme in mind.


    "Boss, is this for Emma?"


    "Yeah, the ''Flux Couture'' collection is missing three designs. I''ve handed them all over to you."


    Natalie slung her small handbag over her shoulder and stood up. "There''s only a week left until the Walkers'' wee party. This week, don''t bother me with anything here. You handle it."


    "Got it," Ophelia agreed quickly. She carefully put away the design sketches. Ophelia had to prepare soon since Charlotte was about to arrive, and she needed to make sure everything was ready to wee her.


    Natalie took the CEO''s private elevator down to the lobby just as Charlotte arrived on the top floor using the regr one.


    After missing Charlotte by moments, Natalie sent a message to Connie to check in on Charles'' condition. He was doing much better under her care.


    Thest time she''d asked Marcus to take Charles to the hospital for a scan, the results had been shocking. The tumor had shrunk significantly, and the doctors were in disbelief. The tumor wasn''t only smaller but showed signs of being absorbed into the body.


    The attending doctors had bombarded Marcus with questions, desperate to know who was responsible for the miraculous treatment. But Marcus, of course, didn''t say a word.


    At this rate, Natalie estimated that her treatment n wouldpletely rid Charles of the tumor within three months. Once it was gone, she could leave the rest of his recovery to Connie and wouldn''t need to stay at the Holden Residence anymore.


    Leaving the Nouvelle Zara headquarters, Natalie got into her car and drove off. She had arranged to meet Walter Watson and discuss their ns for the business expansion in Dithoria State.


    Back in Dithoria, Walter was lounging under a sunshade, dressed in a T-shirt, shorts, and flip-flops, sipping on an ice-cold soda at Silver Coast Beach.


    When he saw Natalie arrive, he stood up and waved at her.


    Natalie smiled as she walked over. Their lives had been so much brighter since leaving Langley Group. Without the endless work drama or Selena''s constant antics, everything felt easier and more peaceful.


    Natalie soon joined Walter under the shade. He handed her an ice-cold soda, already prepared with a straw.


    "Guess who called me?" Walter said, grinning. "It was Grace. She said the ce is aplete mess without you."


    Walter leaned back, clearly enjoying himself. "Mrs. Langley Senior held a board meeting the morning after she returned, but guess what happened?"


    Natalie thought for a moment, then smirked. "Let me guess—Selena threw a tantrum, brought up how Mr. Zeller spat in her face and then ckmailed him into handing over his shares."


    Walterughed out loud. "You''ve got cameras in their boardroom, don''t you? How are you this spot-on?" "I don''t need cameras," Natalie said, sipping her soda with a smile. "I know Selena too well."


    For years, Natalie had worked behind the scenes at Langley Group, handling mess after mess caused by Victor. She''d often let him think he was the one solving problems to protect his ego, even when she had to clean up every disaster he left in his wake.


    Those years were exhausting, and she''d never been truly happy at Langley Group. But now, she could enjoy moments like this-sitting on the beach, chatting with Walter, and sipping a soda without a care in the world.


    "Apparently, Mr. Zeller was so mad he smashed a ss in the middle of the meeting. And then Selena stormed off to the rooftop, threatening to jump," Walter continued. "Mrs. Langley Senior was so enraged her face twisted in anger, and her heart acted up so badly she ended up in the hospital."


    Natalie raised an eyebrow but said nothing, imagining the chaotic scene in her head.


    "Mr. Zeller and Mr. Lewis even went to Victor privately, offering to sell their shares back to him. They''re nning to convince the other board members to sell their shares, too," Walter said, shaking his head. "That would leave Langley Group entirely in the Langleys'' hands. That''s not a bad oue, honestly."


    Natalie replied, ying with her soda can. "Sure, but when Mrs. Langley Senior founded thepany, she built it from the ground up, starting with small, scrappy deals."


    Natalie said thoughtfully. "She brought in investorster to expand. Even when her shares grew, she kept Mr. Zeller and Mr. Lindell around out of loyalty. If they leave, it''ll be hard for her to find anyone else willing to stick by her


    "Mrs. Langley Senior is getting on in years," Walter added, lifting his soda in a mock toast. "It''s time for her to step aside."


    "To that," Natalie said, clinking her soda against his with a smile.


    As theyughed and talked, Natalie''s phone buzzed. Seeing the caller ID, she arched a brow before answering.


    "Hello, who''s this?"


    "It''s me, Yvonne," came a frantic voice on the other end. "Ms. Walker, Mrs. Langley Senior''s been hospitalized!"


    "And Selena''s causing chaos at thepany-fighting and screaming like some lunatic. She even tried to hit Mr. Zeller. Please,e back and help us!"


    "Sorry," Natalie said, her tone cold. "I''m not an employee of Langley Group anymore. If you need help, talk to someone in the family."


    "I''m not a Langley. My name is Natalie Walker," she continued firmly. "My parents are hosting a wee party for me in a week. I''d appreciate it if you didn''t call me again."


    "But—"


    Natalie ended the call without waiting for Yvonne to finish her sentence.


    Yvonne stared at her phone in


    disbelief as the call abruptly ended. Looking up at the chaos on the rooftop, she sighed in despair. Selena, disheveled and smeared with makeup, had one leg dangling off the edge, screaming at the security guards to stay back.


    She was determined to let Kevin realize just how serious the consequences were for him to spit in her face. If


    she didn''t show him how ruthless people could be, then she wouldn''t be true to herself.


    "Leave me alone! I''ll jump if youe closer!" she shrieked.


    The guards froze, unsure what to do.


    Meanwhile, Keviny on the ground, staring nkly at the sky, his hands folded over his chest. He looked utterly defeated, refusing to move.


    "Mr. Zeller, please get up," Yvonne begged, feelingpletely overwhelmed.


    Victor had taken Grace to the hospital. Most of the senior staff had already left, finding excuses to avoid the mess. The remaining employees seemed more interested in watching the spectacle than helping.


    Before this, Natalie had stepped in to


    eline


    hold everything together, but this time, she stayed out of it. Victor, left to handle everything on his own, couldn''t manage all the chaos. Senior executives, who already had grievances against thepany leadership, took the opportunity to hand in their resignations.


    As for Kevin, he was utterly helpless. He simplyy on the rooftop,pletely resigned. If Selena decided to


    jump, he''d just die right there with her.


    Meanwhile, Yvonne felt like her head was about to explode. She couldn''t understand how apany that had once run so smoothly had turned into such aplete mess overnight.