Their Villain, The Mogul's Beloved novel Chapter 38

Chapter 38

Alexei paused a little. He raised an eyebrow. “Enjoying this treatment?”

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Natasha nodded. ‘Of course I do. A powerful and handsome guy who picks me up, cooks for me. and gives gifts–who wouldn’t?‘ she thought.

“Say yes to becoming Mrs. Turner, and your dream will come true,” he said.

Natasha waved him off. “No, thanks.”

Alexei scoffed. “So you just take advantage of me for free, Miss Clark?”

She choked. “Wasn’t that what you wanted?”

Alexei sneered. “I don’t let just any woman kiss me for nothing. Miss Clark, after what you did, shouldn’t you give me a title?”

Natasha was left speechless. She thought, ‘A kiss on the cheek is nothing. We’re both single–no moral issues. But being Mrs. Turner? That’s a dangerous game of power.

I’m not ready to sell myself over a kiss. And really–this whole prudish act? As if he’s some paragon of virtue?‘ Natasha fled shamelessly.

Alexei’s outrageous remarks sometimes had indeed lifted her spirits. Alone in her room later, though, sadness crept in.

Natasha’s smile faded as she pulled an old photo album from a drawer. A picture showed Josephine smiling in a wicker chair under a sycamore tree, young Natasha and Olivia standing beside her.

Josephine loved them, hoping they’d get along. In her eyes, Olivia had a tragic past, and Natasha had a tough upbringing–they should support each other. Instead, they were born rivals.

Josephine never imagined Olivia would become so cruel, resenting Natasha just because she didn’t favor Olivia more.

Natasha traced Josephine’s face in the photo. “Grandma,” she whispered, “what would you have me

do?

Crash! Another set of dishes was shattered. A terrified maid scurried in, cleaned up, and fled.

Matthew’s eyes bulged with rage. His once–stylish blue hair was now unevenly hacked off near the stitched wound on his scalp.

And his haggard face halved his looks. Once a hot playboy, now he looked half–mad.

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His family had told him–recover, then get out of the country. Yet the one who’d caused his downfall remained unharmed.

Thinking of the humiliating photos he’d seen upon waking, he trembled. These days, his cousins‘ mockery was relentless.

He sneered inwardly, ‘Natasha, a family outcast–how dare she? Grandpa says I crossed a big shot, but I know she’s using her face to get someone to fight for her.

I can’t touch her protector, but I can ruin her. When she’s an infamous slut, who’ll protect her?‘ A nan’s malice could be far more vicious.

Thinking of the Clark family’s birthday invitation, Matthew smirked. He thought, ‘I’m leaving soon -papers ready.

Even if I cause trouble, I’ll skip abroad. Let Ramona handle the mess. But Natasha would suffer worse than I had.‘

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Natasha remained unaware of the plots swirling around her birthday. She didn’t even know about he party.

The Clarks had been rushing preparations. Lucas’s sudden demand to announce their it the event meant coordinating with the Wrights.

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Finally settling details, Margot asked if they’d confirmed Natasha’s entrance sequence. That’s when hey realized–no one had told her.

The Clarks looked at each other, stunned. They’d all assumed someone else had notified her, forgetting that Natasha had blocked them all.

Margot was speechless. “You threw a birthday party without telling the guest of honor? What about her gown? The stylist?”

Madeline flushed. “Olivia and I picked out some options for her.”

Margot glanced at Olivia, demurely seated nearby, wearing the latest Celinae necklace–likely a bonus from Madeline’s shopping trip.

Olivia’s necklace was as fine as anything intended for Natasha. Outsiders might think it was Olivia’s party.

Margot smiled. “Madeline, darling, gowns need to be tried on. And the birthday girl should be the focus. Natasha is your daughter–don’t play favorites.”

Privately, Margot preferred Olivia for Lucas, but Lucas was obsessed with Natasha. He’d fought Emmanuel fiercely over this rushed engagement, so they had to accept it.

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