Natalie moved with swift, ruthless precision, shocking everyone into stunned silence.
Ethan's usual carefree demeanor disappeared as he looked at her with a serious expression.
Chaos erupted backstage. The staff immediately called for Laura, the event organizer, to step in and mediate.
When Laura arrived and saw the scene, her face turned pale. Without hesitating, she rushed to Natalie's side, tugging at her sleeve. "Sweetheart, let go. If this escalates, it'll only bring trouble for you."
Natalie met Laura's worried gaze, and memories of the countless unanswered calls from nine months ago flooded her mind. A wave of cold determination surged within her.
She jerked her arm away from Laura's grasp and responded icily, "Mrs. Reed, we don't know each other. Please respect my boundaries."
