Chapter 16 She Wants to Ruin Natalie Sharon was quite pleased with how things were going . She smiled smugly . " As long as you do what I say , I guarantee you'll be living the good life . " " Yes , Ms. Summers . I await your orders ." Clark lowered his eyes , hiding the disgust flashing through them . +10 Free Coins He couldn't afford to offend Mr. Luke - not if he wanted to keep paying for his sister's treatment . Once Sharon had tidied her clothes , she spoke calmly . " Have someone watch Natalie . The second she's alone - grab her . I want her right hand destroyed . She'll never pick up a pencil again . " Clark's face went visibly pale . " Ms. Summers ... maybe it's better to hire someone else for this . Natalie knows me . She'll recognize me ." Sharon sneered . " Hire someone ? Are you paying for it ? You think Natalie deserves my money ? That bitch deserves to be skinned alive . What , are you hesitating ? " She waved her phone at him . Clark instantly froze , like she'd grabbed him by the throat . He couldn't say a word . But Sharon wasn't done . " If Jensen finds out about this , I've got a dozen ways to make him come after you . Don't believe me ? Try it . " Cold sweat beaded on Clark's forehead . His fists clenched , but he knew there was no room to argue . " I understand , Ms. Summers ." " Then go . Do what I said . And I expect results within days . " " Yes . " Clark left the hospital . Meanwhile , Baron was in excellent spirits after hearing that Natalie would personally design a pair of cufflinks for him . His mood had lightened so much , even his subordinates felt the change . And they were smart enough to notice . If a good future meant Baron and Natalie staying close , then they'd fully support it . Just then , Baron received an international call . " Mr. Baron , something's happened . You need to return immediately . " Whatever the caller said next made Baron's expression darken . A wave of lethal pressure rolled off him , suffocating the entire room . 1/3 Chapter 16 She Wants to Ruin Natalie " Phantom stays to watch over Natalie . Everyone else , pack up - we're returning to Murica . " With that , the room kicked into action . Phantom silently left Baron's side to fulfill the order . Natalie had no idea danger was approaching . +10 Free Coins She had finished packing all her belongings and even asked Renee for a foreign address to ship her things ahead of her departure . Just then , the immigration office called . There was a document that needed her signature in person . Natalie had already planned to push for an expedited process , so she grabbed her bag and headed out . Clark saw her leave and immediately disguised himself as a taxi driver , hiding his face behind a mask . " Need a ride , miss ? " he asked , voice low and gravelly , standing by a regular - looking cab . Natalie didn't think twice and nodded , getting into the car . " Immigration office , please . " She lowered her head to check her phone . Renee had just sent her a file - an additional contract for the Grant International Holdings training program . She was instructed to sign and fax it back as soon as possible . Natalie was completely focused , unaware that the car had veered far off course . By the time she looked up from the document , the vehicle had come to a stop - deep in a remote mountainous area outside the city . Alarm bells exploded in her head . She reached for the door in a panic . But Clark locked it instantly . " Ms. Summers , don't struggle . I'm not here to kill you . I just need something from you ." His voice was unnervingly low . Still , Natalie recognized him . " Clark ? Did Jensen send you ? What does he want ?! " Clark flinched . He hadn't expected to be recognized - he'd taken every precaution . But Natalie's words gave him a way out . " Since you know Mr. Luke sent me ," Clark said slowly , " you should also know this - whatever I'm about to do , you can't escape it . Mr. Luke runs Ocean City . So I suggest you cooperate . " 2/3 Chapter 16 She Wants to Ruin Natalie Natalie's heart pounded . She sensed this wasn't going to end well - but still clung to a sliver of hope . " What exactly did Jensen tell you to do ? " +10 Free Coins Clark thought of his sister , still waiting in the hospital for surgery . And he thought of Sharon , now legally tied to Mr. Luke . Natalie would never be Luke family's matriarch - not anymore . Natalie had no power , no family backing her . Sharon , on the other hand , was now the legal Mrs. Luke . If he had to offend someone , better it be Natalie . He took a deep breath . " Miss Sharon is Mr. Luke's treasured one now . Her dream of becoming Sunny was shattered by you . Mr. Luke couldn't stand seeing her hurt , so he ordered me to break your right hand . " His voice was eerily calm . " You have my word - you'll survive . But once your right hand's gone , you'll never hold a pencil again . " 3/3