Anathea had changed into a new outfit a knee - length white sati dress with delicate straps , layered under a matching short jacket . Intricate hand - embroidered pearls shimmered under the lights . Her hair was swept up in a low chignon that gave her a poised , commanding air without losing that relaxed charm . Her already striking features were enhanced with light makeup , making her look even more graceful . The moment she entered , all eyes turned to lier . " Is that Mrs. Sinclair ? She looks even more stunning in person than in photos ! " " She's not just beautiful . She's elegant too ! " " No wonder Mr. Sinclair married her . If a woman like that walked into my life , I'd lose my mind too ! " " If you ask me , she's even prettier than Natalie … " " Shh ! Don't say that here . Do you want trouble ? " " What ? I'm just being honest . Natalie can't compare to her . If she could , she'd be Mrs. Sinclair , wouldn't she ? " Natalie overheard the whispers and clenched her fingers tightly . She never thought Anathea would actually show up , much less steal the spotlight the second she walked in . She had to be doing it on purpose . Anathea could feel the stares but had long grown used to them . And when she met Natalie's resentful gaze , she merely returned a faint smile and walked over . " My apologies , Ms. Whitman . If Gregory had told me earlier that today was your birthday , I wouldn't have come so last minute . " She extended a gift box toward Natalie . Natalie forced a smile and accepted it . " You really shouldn't have , Ms. Jacobson . " She emphasized the last two words deliberately . Everyone else referred to Anathea as Mrs. Sinclair , but Natalie insisted on Ms. Jacobson . " Oh , it's nothing . " Anathea smiled sweetly . " I used Gregory's black card . He left it with me . " Natalie froze for a moment . Even the people who'd been mocking Anathea earlier fell silent . Surprise flickered in their eyes . They'd mocked Anathea , thinking Gregory doted on Natalie and didn't care about her . But they didn't know that his black card was in Anathea's hands . Compared to the black card , the 50 million dollars he'd spent on Natalie's tiara seemed like pocket change . Suddenly , their gazes toward Anathea became more respectful . At that moment , Gregory walked up beside Natalie and said calmly . " Let's go . The ball's about to start . Aren't we supposed to dance the opening dance ? " Everyone froze at his words . Gregory had just invited Natalie to dance publicly , right in front of Anathea . Was he hum ….. ting her on purpose ? " What the hell is Greg doing ? " Theo couldn't stay quiet anymore . He was the one who publicly announced Anathea as his wife . And now he's siding with Natalie like this ? " His voice dripped with frustration , though even he didn't fully understand why he was so upset . 1/2 Chapter 235 +25 BONUS " But haven't you always been on Natalie's side ? " Adrian rested his chin on his hand , watching , Theo with amused calm . " Greg's just joined your team . Why are you upset ? " " I'm not … " " " Not what ? " Adrian asked with a smile . Theo froze . Adrian's words struck something deep in him . A flicker of panic crossed his eyes , but he quickly covered it up with a cough . " I'm not upset , okay ? " Adrian just smirked and turned his attention back to the three at the center of the storm . At that moment , Natalie could barely contain her excitement . Her Heart trembled with joy . She never dreamed Gregory would walk over so openly and choose her . Gregory looked at Anathea , carefully watching her expression . Wesley's words echoed in his mind . " Women are all possessive and jealous , no matter how indifferent they pretend to be . The second you get too close to another woman , they'll rush in . My wife's the same . Try it sometime . It works like a charm . "