Chapter 561

Evelyn was slightly taken aback.

Natalie Castillo examined her a few more times closely. "But looking more carefully, you're not that similar... Your facial features and bone structure are quite different."

She casually picked up a grape. "My grandfather, he's unhappy with his own life, so he can't stand seeing others happy. My brother is the one he's screwed over the most. Anyway, I don't listen to him. I've set my heart on Spencer Valentine. In this lifetime, I'm determined to marry him!"

"Ahem—"

A light cough came from the doorway.

Everyone turned. Spencer was standing there, the tips of his ears red. "It's 'determined to marry me'."

"I know, you're determined to marry me."

"No..." Spencer sighed, rubbing his forehead. "It's the woman who marries the man. You should say you'll marry me."

Natalie blinked. "In my country, isn't marriage just two people being together? I marry you, you marry me. What's the difference?"

Spencer: "..."

He gave up arguing and asked directly, "I booked a private kitchen restaurant. Are we going?"

"Yes, yes, yes!" Natalie immediately jumped up. "I came to find you for lunch at noon! By the way, Chloe, are you coming?"

Chloe Davis looked at Evelyn, her eyes full of anticipation.

Anthony Castillo and Nicole Sterling's engagement banquet was in the evening. They still needed to solve lunch.

The family had already had breakfast. It was still early for lunch, and asking the housekeeper to cook on short notice would disturb everyone.

Going out to eat was indeed a good option.

As Evelyn was considering, Natalie had already linked arms with her. "Come on, come on! Don't always be so cold. You should come out with us for a change."

She spoke while pulling Evelyn towards the door.

Evelyn glanced at Alexander Vance.

Alexander followed. "Let's go. After eating, we can go shopping for an evening gown, get makeup done outside, and go straight to the banquet."

Evelyn nodded.

The group went out and got into the car.

Natalie sat next to Spencer but kept talking to Evelyn. "Evelyn, dress up nicely this afternoon and outshine that Nicole Sterling! She's so arrogant at home, always acting like she's the most beautiful woman in the world. Hmph, it annoys me just looking at her!"

Evelyn chuckled.

Natalie studied her again. "And I want to make my grandfather and brother regret it. Who told them not to marry you! Nicole marrying into the family will definitely be a troublemaker, just like that Susan Langley in your family..."

She trailed off, sticking out her tongue.

Spencer tugged her arm. "Say less."

"There are no outsiders here." Natalie lowered her voice. "I just think Susan is so fake. What kind of taste does your fifth brother have, to actually like her... By the way, will Susan be there tonight?"

Spencer thought for a moment. "Probably. The Castillo family sent invitations to our family, everyone was invited. If Fifth Brother goes, he'll definitely bring her as his plus-one."

"Ugh, we have to see her again."

Natalie pouted.

Evelyn also raised an eyebrow slightly.

Susan Langley was part of Fox's group. She would definitely go tonight to meet Nicole. She just didn't know what moves Nicole and Anthony would make after their engagement.

And Chloe...

The reason she agreed to bring Chloe was because she knew Fox's ultimate target was Chloe. Leaving Chloe at home would be more dangerous. Having her by her side was the safest.

If even the First Senior Sister of the Cortez Sect couldn't protect Chloe, probably no one in New York could.

The car stopped in front of the private kitchen restaurant.

They got out and walked inside.

Natalie was a standard foodie, utterly unable to resist Chinese cuisine. Looking at the menu, she wanted to order everything. In the end, she ordered a table full of dishes, far more than they could finish.

She smiled sheepishly, sticking out her tongue. "It's mainly because Chinese food is too tempting! Spencer, you must marry me! I'm staying in China from now on. I want to eat my way through all the delicious food!"

Spencer: "It's you marrying me... Forget it, say whatever you want. Our family is open-minded anyway. Third Brother is even marrying into the Cortez Family. Fine, I'll marry you."

"Hehehe~"

Natalie grinned, her eyes curving into crescents, eating happily.

Her demeanor was so much that even Chloe couldn't take it anymore. "My mom cooks really well! Even better than all this food combined!"

Natalie's eyes instantly lit up, staring straight at Evelyn.

Evelyn: "..."

Natalie immediately moved next to her. "Evelyn, when are you cooking? You have to invite me!"

Evelyn: "...Okay."

This Natalie was like a little sun, so lively it was hard to resist.

She really didn't have a friend like this around her.

Chloe Roland was spoiled, with a young lady's temper.

Mina Sherwood had a strong, career woman style.

Back in San Francisco, that friend Grace Lorenz was a bit of a stickler.

Natalie's enthusiastic personality made it hard for Evelyn to even think of refusing.

Friend...

Evelyn suddenly realized that, unconsciously, she had been infected by her enthusiasm. When had she started categorizing her as a friend?

As she was thinking, a sharp slap sound came from the next table.

They turned to see a man viciously slapping the woman beside him. The man's face was full of rage. "Say that again? Do you believe I'll beat you to death?"

The woman lowered her head, covering her face and crying.

"Cry, cry, cry. You still have the face to cry!"

The man grew more irritated, raising his hand to hit again.

Evelyn frowned slightly. Before she could act, Natalie had already shot to her feet. "This is too much!"

Evelyn grabbed her wrist. "Don't interfere."

Natalie stared at her in disbelief, eyes wide. "Evelyn, what did you say?"

Evelyn said calmly, "We don't know what happened between that couple. Besides, the wife isn't asking for help. We can observe first. Don't be impulsive."

As she spoke, the man slapped the woman again.

"How can this be called interfering?" Natalie grew agitated. "Evelyn, I know you have a cold personality, but I always thought you were cold on the outside but warm inside. I even considered you a friend... I didn't expect you to be so cold-blooded? I misjudged you!"

She frowned, looking hurt. "If you don't want to get involved, I won't blame you. I have no right to morally pressure you to be a hero. But I can't stand watching this! No matter what, a man shouldn't hit a woman! You can stay out of it, but don't stop me! Don't make me look down on you!"

Evelyn: "..."

She sighed softly and let go of her hand.

Natalie charged over directly. Seeing the man about to deliver a fourth slap, she shouted angrily, "Stop!"