A Man with Nerves of Steel (Joseph Hart) novel Chapter 89

Chapter 89

Cora had no choice but to head back to the Meridian Group. Frank pulled her aside and asked, “Cora, is Nat really our daughter?”

“Do you honestly think that’s possible?” Cora denied vehemently.

“But she brought a DNA report that showed we were related by blood. Cora, to be honest with you, I’m willing to accept the truth.”

“Let’s talk about the DNA report another time. I’m taking Nat home first. She’s never acted out like this. before. Something is going on.”

“You think there’s more to this?”

“If there is, it’s targeted at me. It has nothing to do with you.”

Cora dragged Natalie away once again.

After they got into the car, Cora didn’t explode with rage. Instead, she said calmly, “Natalie, I see you’ve really grown up. You think you’re independent to do whatever you want.”

“You still think I’m a child, don’t you? I have the DNA report. Cora Lowell, you can’t fool me. You may not believe it, but I do!”

“Who helped you with that report? How could you pull that off on your own?”

“Joseph did.”

“I knew it! Fine. Since the two of you have become so close, there’s no point in keeping you apart. From now on, you’re moving back into this house. Whatever games you two are playing, you’ll play them right under my nose. No more secrets.”

Cora didn’t make a scene; she simply brought Natalie back to the villa.

Cora took the DNA report from Natalie and slammed it down in front of Joseph. “Joe, what’s going on?”

“Aren’t you the one who owes me an explanation? I don’t care who initiated the affair. I’m more than happy to let you two be together,” Joseph replied calmly.

“You liar! You tried so hard to get a divorce. Let me be clear that it’s not happening!” Cora gave Joseph a final warning before retreating into her study.

When Cora entered Natalie’s room a moment later, she was met with her daughter’s furious glare.

“What did you and your dad talk about?” Cora asked.

“Mr. Ashmore told me he’s going to divorce his wife and marry you. He’d treat me really well and finally be the father I’ve been missing all these years.”

“Are you playing games with me? Since when was Frank your father? Joseph is your father.”

“Joseph isn’t my father. Don’t even talk about him-it makes me sick!”

“Damn it, Natalie! If you weren’t my flesh and blood, I would find a thousand ways to punish you for that poor attitude!”

“Go ahead, Cora. Punish me. I’d definitely find my biological father. You refuse to take responsibility for your actions. You have no right to judge me!”

Cora struck Natalie’s cheek. However, Natalie didn’t flinch. Instead, she offered the other side of her face and yelled, “Go ahead, Cora. Kill me. I’m just an illegitimate child who doesn’t even know her biological father. Do you have any idea what it feels like to be called a bastard at school? You’ll never know what it’s like. You should just beat me to death!”