Chapter 18 A Throne to Inherit

• Caught up in the conversation, Natalie couldn't help but share more.
• "I haven't told you this yet. Last time his mother called me home, I took leave and went all the way there, only to be told I was too late. The way they sat me down in the living room, it felt like a courtroom interrogation. I was so nervous, afraid that if I said the wrong thing, they'd dunk me in a pig cage."
• Juliet, on the same wavelength, said, "They've been pressuring you to have a baby, haven't they? And it has to be a boy, right?"
• "How did you know!" Natalie exclaimed, genuinely impressed. "His mother mentioned it just yesterday. It's so weird, why do they only pressure me and not their son? Do they think I can handle it all by myself?"
• "Nattie, you're an adult now," Juliet suddenly sounded understanding, "Some things you can do independently. Don't trouble the busy heir with everything. Besides, who the father is shouldn't be their main concern."
• Juliet's sarcastic tone made Natalie laugh uncontrollably.
• Seeing Isaac's darkened expression next to her, she quickly stopped.
• "Alright, I'll talk to you later at home. Bye!"
• "Okay, I'll have the gumbo ready and the beer chilled for when you get back!"
• Natalie put her phone away and sneaked a glance at Isaac.
• His face had darkened even more. Was her call annoying him?
• What Natalie didn't know was that Isaac had heard most of her conversation.
• It wasn't that he was eavesdropping, she just had the volume turned up a bit too high.
• Hearing that she still lived with her friend inexplicably lightened his mood.
• But learning about her mistreatment at her in-laws made him feel indignant.
• She was his employee, and he hadn't even bullied her, why should anyone else?
• "Try to be nicer to your in-laws," he said abruptly.
• Natalie turned to him, bewildered. Why would he say that?
• Wouldn't a normal person be outraged at her mistreatment?
• Flipping a page of his document, he finished his thought, "With such lofty demands, they must have a throne to inherit. To become a queen, you should expect to pay a price."
• A throne?
• This cold-faced CEO could actually joke?
• Before Natalie could burst into laughter, Isaac suddenly warned sternly, "Don't laugh!"
• He couldn't stand her manic laughter piercing his ears again!
• ...
• Isaac had been mulling over this matter for a few days. After careful consideration, he found an opportunity to bring it up with Natalie.
• "As an employee of the Galactic Group, if you encounter any difficulties in your personal life, you can seek help from the company," he hinted.
• Natalie thought for a moment. Difficulties?
• Her only difficulty was being poor!
• Could the company lend her money?
• The kind she didn't have to pay back.
• Other than that, there were issues like struggling to wake up, doing household chores, and dealing with crowded subways—she wondered if the company could help with those.
• "Haha, thank you for your concern, Mr. Foster. I'm doing just fine."
• Seeing her dismissive attitude, Isaac frowned. "Are you sure? No problems you can't solve?"
• Natalie seriously pondered for a moment. "Does indecisiveness count? The psychological test said I have level-three decision-making disorder!"
• Isaac felt exasperated, sighing at this clueless woman. He decided to be blunt.
• "You mentioned your in-laws treat you poorly. Have you considered divorce? If you're worried about resistance from them, the company can help you."
• How could they help?
• Send the PR department to negotiate with Regina like community mediators?
• Her issue wasn't mistreatment by her in-laws but being threatened by Philbert with Melissa.
• Otherwise, the Fosters wouldn't be able to keep her.
• Natalie rolled her eyes. "Thanks for your concern, Mr. Foster, but it's not necessary. I'm fine."
• "Who are you pretending for!" Isaac snapped, growing impatient. "Isn't your marriage in name only?"
• Natalie didn't want to discuss this any further with him. She wasn't a helpless woman trapped by feudal traditions.
• She wanted to handle her own issues.
• "My husband and I are very much in love, living harmoniously and happily! You don't need to worry about us!"
• Those words felt like sharp needles piercing Isaac's heart.
• He was almost infuriated, looking at this ungrateful girl. He felt an overwhelming urge to shake some sense into her!