The Heiress Nobody Saw Coming (Natalie and Marcus) novel Chapter 213

Diana's expression twisted as she spoke, her hand tightening around the coffee cup. The server placed their drinks on the table, and Diana's eyes darkened with hatred as she glared at Natalie.

She suddenly hissed, "Natalie, don't blame me for this. Blame the hospital for switching you at birth. You took Selena's place and lived a life of comfort with the Langley family for years. I hate you, I resent you, and I want to ruin you.

"You won't make it up to Selena until you're suffering, until the world turns on you. Only then will her pain finally be avenged."

Natalie stared at Diana with a calm yet unwavering gaze. Diana's dislike for her had never been a secret.

As far back as she could remember, Diana had taken every opportunity to punish her. Whether it was yelling, slapping, or pinching her, Diana always found a reason to lash out.

When Natalie was younger, she had no choice but to seek Grace's protection. Grace would step in when Diana crossed the line, but eventually, Diana found ways to abuse Natalie in private.

Over time, Natalie noticed Grace growing weary of constantly intervening. As a result, she stopped asking for help and learned how to avoid Diana instead.

If she could not escape, she endured it. After all, once Diana's anger subsided, she would have a few peaceful days.

Hearing Diana's words now did not shock her. Instead, Natalie calmly lifted the cappuccino in front of her and splashed it directly onto Diana's face.

The coffee was still hot, and Diana screamed in pain. "Natalie, you little bit—"

Before she could finish the insult, Natalie's hand struck her face with a sharp slap. The sound echoed through the café, cutting off Diana's words.

Natalie pulled a packet of wet wipes from her bag and slowly cleaned her hands. Then, she took out her phone, having placed a call on speakerphone without Diana realizing it.

"Hello? Mom, did you hear that? Diana, this bitch, has been abusing me for years. She mistreated me to avenge her own daughter." Natalie's voice was cold and emotionless as she stared at Diana.

On the other end of the call, Charlotte was seething with fury. Her voice trembled as she spoke. "Natalie, I'll take care of it.

"I swear to you, if I don't make Diana pay for what she's done, I'm not worthy to be your mother."

"Thank you, Mom," Natalie replied, her voice icy and detached. She ended the call and flashed a small smile at Diana.

"Sorry, Mrs. Langley. I'm no longer the girl who had no one to stand up for her. I have a mother who loves me now," Natalie said with calm authority.

"You're willing to sacrifice everything for Selena. Well, my mother is just as willing to do the same for me. This is a battlefield between mothers now."

Natalie's smile widened ever so slightly, her tone light but carrying a weight that left no room for doubt.

"Natalie!" Diana gasped, caught between fear and outrage. She knew all too well what Charlotte was capable of. That woman was anything but ordinary.

Natalie politely bid Diana goodbye, "Goodbye, Mrs. Langley." Then, she stood and left the café without looking back.

Once outside, Natalie sent Walter a quick message. He replied that he had to return to Langley Group to handle urgent matters and would not be able to meet her for the time being.