Their Villain, The Mogul's Beloved

Chapter 189

Chapter 189

“Teri, we can’t leave.” Chloe was expressionless.

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The three Westwood brothers were all in trouble. As Isaac’s daughter, her exit was also restricted. If she tried to

escape by other means, Alexei’s people would apprehend her and forcibly bring her back before she even

reached the airport.

All escape routes were completely cut off.

No one in the Westwood family could escape this reckoning.

Teri's expression was dazed. After a long while, she slowly bent her knees, half- knelt on the ground, clutched her

heart, and cried bitterly.

Here and now, with no outsiders present, only Chloe, she finally succumbed to the fear and vulnerability she had

suppressed for days.

“I regret it, | regret it, | truly regret it.” Tears streamed down her face, and her body trembled violently.

She had harmed the Westwood family, her brother and sister-in-law, and the children of the next generation.

They had bright futures and prominent family backgrounds, destined to be the world’s admired elite, continuing

to thrive on the foundation laid by their

ancestors.

‘It’s all ruined now, and it’s all my own doing,‘ she thought.

Teri cried her heart out.

Chloe embraced her with a heavy heart.

She dared not tell her family that Alexei’s violent retaliation might have stemmed

from her attempt to have the kidnappers abduct Natasha.

Like Teri, she paid a heavy price in this life for “love.”

She was plunged into deep confusion.

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With only Teri, the wife of Dereck, left in any position of influence, and even she powerless, was the Westwood

family truly finished like this?

She would rather remain mad and foolish forever than soberly face such a future.

Overwhelmed with fatigue, she even began to resent those who insisted on waking

her.

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Alexei and Natasha were aware of Teri and Chloe's efforts to find connections and

save their family.

“Those people are too busy hiding; how would they dare to offer help? | heard Isaac’s verdict is coming out soon.

However, Mr. Turner's move has indeed intimidated many people; they're secretly calling him ‘Yama Turner*,”

Sadie quipped, whom Natasha had called to be a model.

The Westwoods weren't minor players, yet such a powerful and established clan was silently uprooted by Alexei.

While most people felt the Westwood family deserved it, sbelieved they were merely unlucky to have

provoked Alexei.

Natasha said flatly, “Unlucky? What are you talking about? Although Alexei sent them in, they brought it upon

themselves. If the Westwood family hadn't been greedy and left evidence, how would they have fallen into the

trap? Alexei is at most a righteous citizen who rooted out evil for the people.”

Natasha slowly colored the portrait.

Those who now sympathize with the unfortunate Westwood family have forgotten that twenty years ago, Unity

and Alexei also lived a life worse than death.

Moreover, their crimes were far from limited to this.

Sadie shuddered, “Alright, alright, you're completely biased when it comes to your man anyway.”

She defend him so fiercely even against the slightest comment.

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Natasha would praise him blindly, gushing about how handsome, great, and powerful he was.

But, in Sadie’s opinion, those gossiping had too much ton their hands.

“You two should take it easy,” Sadie said sharply, spotting the marks revealed under Natasha's collar when she

leaned forward.

Judging by the density and intensity of these hickeys, was Alexei planning to devour Natasha whole?

Natasha covered her chest, a rare look of embarrassment appearing on her face.

Lately, Alexei had been especially clingy. The two of them had been a bit wild, but she couldnt help it; she

simply couldn't resist the allure of a shameless person.

Her gaze darted around as she changed the subject, “Un, so, how's your family doing lately?”

When her troublesfamily matters were brought up, Sadie sneered, “Sold. My ‘good’ stepmother

probably figured it out. Although the old man is muddle-headed, he wouldn't hand over the family business to an

outsider without blood ties. So lately, she’s changed her strategy, coaxing him in all sorts of ways, just trying to

cash out as much as possible.”

Natasha fell silent for a moment.

Because of her relationship with Sadie, she often visited the Torres estate. That stepmother had stricks up

her sleeve; a few words, and Leo would be wrapped around her finger.

Every day, watching their middle-aged romance , Natasha could understand Sadie’s disgust.

Natasha said, “Still, be careful. Overt moves are one thing, but watch out for underhanded tricks.”

Sadie waved her hand dismissively. “It’s fine, I'm almost finished. Once | get all the shares, I'll send the old man

to a nursing home. If that woman and her son are truly so devoted, I'll pack them up and send them there too.”

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Besides, her relationship with Natasha was her greatest asset.

Nova and her son likely understood this, hence the change in strategy.

Natasha could only nod. “If you need anything, just say so.”

“Rest assured, | won't stand on ceremony with you.”

A knock sounded at the door just as the last stroke was completed.

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Outside the painting studio, Alexei called them downstairs for dinner, having finished cooking.

Sadie, sitting on the chair, stretched and rolled her neck. “I'll skip dinner. | have a meeting with a business

partner shortly. Keep that last portrait for me.”

Natasha said, “Okay, I'll frit for you.”

Going downstairs, Sadie saw a spread of appealing dishes on the dining table, enough for three people.

Even though he was often jealous of Sadie, Natasha cherished her, so Alexei never treated Sadie coldly. Though

he might grumble about her taking Natasha's time, whenever Sadie visited, he made sure they had private

space. At the dinner table, he would even formally treat her like Natasha's family.

Sadie smiled contentedly.

It didn’t matter how terrifying outsiders described Alexei; he was genuinely devoted to Natasha.

Compared to Lucas, who used to scold her from tto time, Alexei was quite acceptable.

As she walked out the front door, she glanced back.

Inside, through the French windows, Alexei, now alone with Natasha since Sadie hadn't stayed for dinner,

skillfully lifted Natasha onto his lap. He intimately embraced her, peeling shrimp for her, completely

unconcerned about being overly affectionate.

Natasha, too, looked natural, happily accepting his feeding.

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The pleasant atmosphere made Sadie smile knowingly.

Sadie shook her head. “The Clark family is truly unlucky!

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They lost such a good daughter in Natasha, and now they couldn't enjoy even a bit of the benefits of such a son-

in-law.

Given Alexei’s protective nature, he was considerate even to Natasha's best friend. If the Clark family had

treated Natasha well back then, they would have prospered long ago.

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The Clark family, mocked by Sadie for their poor judgment, was indeed

overwhelmed.

After the bankruptcy, the various parties piling on their misfortunes seemed trivial; the debt was the truly fatal

blow.

They had originally hoped that selling the patent could alleviate spressure, but Olivia ruined that.

They were once Natasha's family, so Alexei did not intend to drive them to ruin.

Those creditors received a hint. While their attitude was poor, their methods weren't overly extreme.

However, such a large sum meant their family would have to keep repaying debts until they were fully cleared.

For the Clark family, who were accustomed to a wealthy lifestyle, it was nothing short of a prolonged torment.

Madeline suffered repeated setbacks, was in poor health, and had to take medicine every day.

Andrew, at his age, has no choice but to start over from scratch.

Noel never imagined that, as graduation approached, what he would be most anxious about would be earning a

living.

According to his original plan, he would either continue his studies abroad or live

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a carefree life without working, but certainly not scrambling and racking his brain for a few thousand dollars.

He was afraid to face the pressures of life, even afraid to leave his house.

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