Chapter 749 Betting His Reputation On It
Everyone inside the mourning hall gasped in horror.
No one managed to say a word, for all they could feel at that moment was complete shock.
At present, the mourning hall looked rather grim, with white chrysanthemums surrounding it. Kenneth’s body wasn’t placed there, although there was a photograph of him in the center.
Moreover, Miguel and the other two elders had watched Kenneth breathe his last with their own eyes.
Hence, the former was instantly triggered by Natalie’s comment despite having finally calmed down a while ago.
Even Samuel could be seen furrowing his brows and glancing at her skeptically, but while he didn’t know what she was up to, he still seemed convinced of her capabilities.
I know she can protect herself.
Even if she can’t, she’ll always have me.
I won’t ever let anyone touch a single strand of her hair!
“Natalie Nichols, we’ve already agreed to give Mr. Samuel more time to find out the truth. This is the most we’re willing to do,” Miguel remarked furiously. “But now, here you are running your mouth about how Kenneth isn’t dead! Do you think we’re foolish enough to believe your nonsense?”
“I said he’s not dead, so he isn’t.” Natalie ran her fingers through her hair and smiled faintly.
“You!” Miguel pointed at her while shaking with rage. “Y-You… Are you aware of what you’re saying? This is ridiculous! How dare you spout such nonsense here in front of everyone! You may be under Mr. Samuel’s protection, but that doesn’t mean you can keep spewing rubbish like that! The gods are watching! Do you not fear their wrath?”
“He’s right! How could she say such a thing?”
“It’s because she has Mr. Samuel protecting her, but this is just too much!”
“She doesn’t give a d*mn about anyone else just because she has Mr. Samuel! What would happen to the Bowers family if this keeps up?”
Despite being fearful of Samuel, the rest of the crowd was undoubtedly infuriated by Natalie’s words too. They didn’t dare voice their dissent aloud, but that didn’t stop them from muttering among themselves. It wasn’t long until the silent hall became filled with chatter.
Meanwhile, Yara couldn’t help but gloat when she saw Natalie get herself into trouble once again.
Suddenly, someone cupped a hand over her mouth.
“Mmph!” Yara tried to scream, but the person covered her mouth so tightly that she couldn’t make a sound.
“It’s me,” Gale whispered into her ear. “Don’t move. Come with me.”
Yara stopped trying to speak, but she still squirmed as a way to insist on remaining there.
Gale scoffed in response. “Are you still that clueless about Natalie? If she says Kenneth isn’t dead, it means he isn’t. Did you think she still hasn’t found out about your little poison scheme?”
Yara’s pupils dilated at his words.
That geezer isn’t dead?
At the realization that Kenneth wasn’t dead, she recalled all the things she had said to him before he lost consciousness. Now that the old man was actually still alive, he would surely remember everything she had told him and regard her as an enemy from then onward.
I’m screwed!
At the same time, Yara understood that she could no longer resist Gale’s orders and that she had to leave right away.
As Yara quietly left in the shadows, Natalie remained composed in the face of everyone’s doubt toward her. “I meant exactly what I said—he’s still alive.”
“That’s impossible!” Miguel rose to his feet while glaring at her. “If you’re saying he’s still alive, prove it to us! If you don’t, you’re only causing trouble for Mr. Samuel! He can protect you all he wants, but you’re putting his reputation on the line!”
