Chapter 3
Since Ethel had said so, Natalie dared not disobey her. The others in the hall were the same as they
ceased their discussion, albeit still looking at Natalie unfavorably. However, Natalie paid them no mind
and greeted the other elders of the family under Ethel’s guidance. Ethel was slightly surprised when
she saw Natalie acting prim and proper without being intimidated. “Old Mrs. Langston, I did not n to
speak of this on such an asion. However, we do not know how long thepany wouldst with
Casper’s current condition. Thepany must have someone managing it. I suggest we elect a new
person to take charge of thepany for now. We can always return thepany to Casper when he
has recovered.” Natalie turned her attention to the voice to find that the speaker was a middle-aged
man. Ethel had introduced him to Natalie as Casper’s fourth uncle, Henry Langston. “Henry has a
point. Should Casper’s condition take a turn for the worse, what would be of thepany?” The
audience echoed the sentiment. Ethel then said coldly, “There’s nothing wrong with Casper.
Furthermore, he’s already married. When Natalie is pregnant with his child, the Langston Group would
have its rightful heir by then.” “Pregnant with his child?” Henry’s eyes turned cold briefly before he
asked, “Old Mrs. Langston, do you think that woman there can be pregnant with his child given
Casper’s current condition?” Noticing the change in Ethel’s expression, Henry was very pleased with
himself. Although she had covered up the truth of the matter, he had still gotten wind of Casper’s
condition. This was his ace in the hole. Since he knew she would not want the truth to be leaked, she
would have to make concessions to keep his mouth shut. So what if Casper is great and all? What can
a vegetable like him do against me? “Who told you that Casper can’t make Natalie pregnant?” Ethel
cast a sideway nce at him before she sneered, “Naturally, matters between a married couple should
stay between the two.” As expected of Old Mrs. Langston, she has shifted the topic to me, Natalie
thought. With everyone’s watchful gaze on her, her cheeks instantly flushed. However, she knew that
this moment was her opportunity. Acting somewhat embarrassed, she lowered her head slightly before
she said, “Last night, Casper was… a little tired. He wanted to apany me back here today, but I
asked him to take a rest as I felt sorry for him. When he’s all rested, we will invite everyone to our home
if you all would like to meet him.” Instantly, Henry’s face had a twisted expression, as he wasn’t thick-
skinned enough to question the affairs between a married couple. With that, the matter with the
indication of a backup n, Natalie heaved a sigh of relief and was about to leave, but was stopped by
Ethel. With her eyes on Natalie, Ethel thought to herself that Natalie’s performance today was
to have given birth to such a resolute daughter. Then, she said calmly without a change in her tone,
“You are good.” Sitting in a proper manner, Natalie was unsure of what to say, so she remained silent.
“Casper needs a child. Are you willing to bear his?” “Huh?” Natalie uttered. She should know about
Casper’s condition, so how am I supposed to be pregnant with his child? With her eyes still on Natalie,
Ethel said, “When Casper was twenty years old, he had frozen three vials of his best sperm in one of
thepanies under the Langston Family. Are you willing to conceive an heir for him, for the Langston
Family? If you agree, I can give you your freedom along with a sum of money when Casper is no
longer with us, regardless of the baby’s gender. After that, you canplete your education, or even
go abroad to further your study. The Langston Family will spare no effort in helping you to do so.” As it
was a very tempting offer, Natalie hadn’t the slightest hesitation when she said, “I agree. But, I want to
add a condition of my own. I want both the Hartwell Family and the Lewis Family to go bankrupt.” … It
was already midnight when Natalie came back to Hillside Vi. Although Natalie was already
exhausted after she finished washing up, she continued Casper’s treatment as she administered the
needles on his body. She could not stop the treatment halfway through the moment it started.
Otherwise, not only would Casper not recover, but he would even suffer a bacsh. When Natalie was
done with Casper’s treatment, her phone rang once more with ‘Justin’ as the caller ID. Hundreds of
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messages in just a day, does that man have nothing else to do? she thought as she cklisted Justin’s
number on her phone. After that, she turned her attention to Casper. Although he was stitose,
the man’s face was still very good-looking. With his long eyshes, he must look very good when he
smiles. With such thoughts, she lifted the corners of the man’s mouth to form a smile on his face.