Chapter 22 Isabel frowned when she heard the crowd praising Natalie and Gregory . She glanced at Anathea , only to notice the latter's unfazed expression . It was almost as if she was used to such commentary . An uneasiness settled within Isabel She felt disgruntled as she recalled the time her ex - boyfriend had cheated on her . If she ever ran into the trollop who'd nined her relationship again , she wore she'd make her pay At that moment , Natalie took Gregory's hand and twirled around bn before he pulled her in by the waist and dipped her . As the went down , she turned her face to Isabel and Anathea Anathea narrowed her eyes when she noticed the territorial glean and provocation in Natalie's gaze . It was as though Natalie nin was saying Gregory was so taken with her that Anathea no longer meant anything to him . However , Anathea remained straight - faced as she stared at Natalie , looking completely bored with the childish mind games the latter had cooked up But Isabel's eyes widened , and her voice trembled with rage as she seethed , " It's her ! " She couldn't believe it ! " What ? " Anathea asked in confusion even as she sensed Isabel's aggravation " It's that bitch ! " Isabel couldn't suppress her anger any longer and stormed across the lawn to Natalie with her fists curled at her sides . " Izzy ! " When Anathea realized Isabel was on her way to pick a fight with Natalie , she hurried after Isabel to stop her . But before she could catch up to Isabel , she tripped on her heels and fell , landing on soft grass . She gasped as a sharp pain shot up her ankle . She'd sprained her ankle badly , but she couldn't care less about that now . The song had ended , and Gregory drew his arm away from Natalie's waist so he could take a step back . He bowed slightly to thank Natalie for the dance , as per decorum . " Will you dance with me again , Greg ? " Natalie invited with a smile The words had just left her mouth when an incensed screech cut through the air . " You homewrecking bitch ! " Natalie turned just as Isabel grabbed a glass of wine from a passing server's tray and threw its contents at her . " Goodness ! " The crowd gasped and exclaimed in astonishment . They watched as droplets of red wine dripped from Natalie's pretty face and hair . They glided down the ends of her hair before seeping into her gorgeous blue dress . She no longer looked like a moving portrait . Instead , she now resembled a pathetic drowned rat " You " Natalie was about to fly into a rage when she got a proper look at Isabel's face . Surprise and shame flickered in her eyes before she quickly feigned puzzlement. " Who are you ? " For good measure , she even ducked behind Gregory and played the victim . " I'm scared , Greg " Gregory's brows furrowed as he fixed a sullen look at isabel , who was still holding the now - empty wine glass . " Izzy , what's the meaning of this ? " I'm trying to show you what a homewrecking trollop she is ! " Isabel yelled . " But I don't even know you , " Natalie countered meekly , batting her eyelashes helplessly . Anger and frustration seized Isabel as she pointed at Natalie threateningly , " Still keeping up the act , huh ? You shameless whore " That's enough ! " Gregory cut Isabel off icily . He warned , " Watch it , Isabel . Now is not the time for you to run your mouth ! " Chapter 22 +25 BONUS Isabel met Gregory's frosty gaze and felt a chill run down her spine But when she saw him put an arm out to shield Natalie , who looked like a frightened mouse behind him , it brought her back to the time when her ex - boyfriend had defended Natalie with the same vallance . Deep - seated rage and resentment surged through her . " You whore Let's see if you can keep up the act after I've beaten you intn a pulp ! " There was a loud crash . The guests at the scene clapped their hands over their mouths as they gaped at Isabel in shock - she'd just lunged forward and grabbed a fistful of Natalie's hair . Natalie cried out in pain and reached up to pull Isabel's hair , too . As they fought , they flung each other in the same direction They staggered , and momentum had them knocking into the ten - foot - tall champagne tower . +25 BONUS Chapter 23