Natalie leaned back against the headboard, looking at him lazily.

She pointed to the sofa. "Mr. Spencer, have a seat. I'll tell you a story. After you've heard it, if you still want to hurt me, then go ahead."

Maxwell was furious that she could still smile, that she showed no fear.

"Natalie, you can still smile? You've got some nerve."

Natalie shook her head with a faint smile. "Mr. Spencer, I'm not actually that strong. I've just learned to put on a brave face, like most people, and stay calm when things get rough."

"Hmph! Natalie, today I'll tear that mask off and show everyone what kind of person you really are!"

Maxwell didn't sit down. Instead, he started to approach her.

This woman had sent him to prison twice. The thought alone made him furious.

Natalie's clear gaze remained fixed on him, unwavering and calm. His eyes blazed with a twisted, all-consuming obsession.

"It makes sense why Joanna would send you to kill me. You're ruthless enough to do it. But the moment you walk out of here after killing me, your life is over."

"Maxwell, if something happens to you, everything your parents own will fall into Joanna's hands. You must have heard what happened to the Wilson family today."

Maxwell flinched slightly, his steps faltering.

The news about the Wilson family had been trending all day. He had seen it.

Seeing a flicker of doubt in his eyes, Natalie pressed on. "Maxwell, you can sit down. I'll tell you the whole story, from beginning to end. It won't be too late to make your move after that."

Maxwell roared in anger, "You're just stalling!"

"Even if I am stalling, what can an injured woman like me do to you? I just don't want you to be used by Joanna."

"She isn't using me! I'm doing this of my own free will!" Maxwell said quickly, his rapid speech sounding like a desperate defense.

Of course, he knew Joanna was using him, but he also wanted revenge.

"Since you're so willing, then there's

nothing more for me to say. Once

you walk out of here, your life is

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over. And Joanna will be able to

swoop in and take everything Within three days, she withave swallowed your family's entire company."

If Maxwell went to prison again, his parents would be consumed with trying to help him.

For Joanna, who was already waiting for an opportunity, it would be the perfect time

to devour the entire Spencer family business.

"Hmph! I trust Joanna. She's not that

bad! Unlike you, who devoured the

entire Griffith family

Maxwell said

stubbornly, clinging to what he believed he had seen.

Natalie's brow furrowed. So that was it.

"Alright. I guess there's no talking sense into you. If you won't be persuaded, then I won't try anymore."

Maxwell's entire body tensed, his eyes filled with a cold light. "Natalie, don't try to scare me. I'm not afraid. I just want you dead!"

Natalie's cool gaze locked onto Maxwell.

For a moment, Maxwell felt an immense, oppressive pressure wash over him.

He was taken aback. Why did he suddenly have the thought that this woman was not to be trifled with?

Natalie's voice turned icy. "Maxwell, you're only twenty-four. Do you really want to spend the rest of your life in prison?"

"Why did you go to prison the first time? Because Joanna used your impulsiveness to come after me

hit me with your car. That was your fault."

"The second time, you went back because you tried to attack me. You were in the wrong again, yet you insist on blaming me."

"The Wilson family was finished today. How many days do you think the Spencer family has left?"

"I don't care!" Maxwell shouted. "I went to prison because of you!"