Chapter 160: Means of Counterattack
"Who's the crazy one here, you or me?"
I questioned her sharply, "If you want to die, just say it straight. Stop dragging the Lockwood Group down with you."
"What did I say wrong? I told the truth, not a single lie. I already got on my knees in front of all those reporters to apologize to you. What more do you want?"
Natasha said, lifting her face toward me, "Go ahead, hit me! Keep hitting me! If you dare lay another hand on me, I'll go show those reporters what you're really like right now!"
I was shaking with anger. Natasha was completely insane!
"Natasha, what do you gain from ruining me and ruining the Lockwood Group?"
Hearing my words, Natasha smiled, "Of course there are benefits. If your reputation is destroyed, let's see how you'll inherit the Lockwood Group."
Her words struck me like lightning, instantly waking me up.
So that's what she was planning!
No, this couldn't be just her idea. This had to be John and his family's plan, and Knox was probably involved too.
Thinking of this, I grabbed her collar and said sharply, "Natasha, don't think you can hurt me with these dirty, underhanded tricks!"
Then I snorted coldly, "We'll see about this!"
With that, I pushed hard, shoving Natasha against the wall. She hit the wall and slid down.
She looked at me with some pain in her expression, shouting, "Helena, I've already played the victim in front of the reporters today. If you still insist on releasing my video, all the blame will point to you. You won't escape either!"
I laughed.
"Why would I escape? I haven't even dealt with you yet. Why would I escape?"
"What do you mean by that?"
Natasha looked a bit panicked seeing my expression.
I sneered, "You'll find out soon enough!"
With that, I turned and left.
Under Atlas's escort along with several people from the legal department, we had just reached the underground parking garage when suddenly a swarm of reporters appeared from nowhere, shoving their microphones in my face.
"Helena, what was that final kneel from Natasha all about?"
"Helena, did you threaten Natasha?"
"Helena, just say something."
"Yeah, yeah, at least say a few words."
Hearing this, I stopped and looked at the reporters, "As everyone knows, Natasha and I aren't real sisters. My parents only had me. Precisely because I'm the only heir in the family, I face jealousy from some people my age."
"I admit that I was the one who approached Natasha to ask her to come forward and clarify things. That's because she's about to marry Knox, and this kind of topic isn't good for her either."
"That's why I asked her to come. As for anything else, I really have nothing more to say. Please understand. But one last thing I want to say—the innocent will prove themselves innocent. Some people have evil intentions to harm others, but in the end, they might be the ones who get hurt!"
After speaking, I bowed slightly to the reporters and turned to leave.
Seeing me about to go, the reporters chased after me relentlessly.
"Helena, are you saying Natasha wronged you?"
"Helena, please say a bit more."
The driver quickly brought the car over.
With Atlas's escort, I took the opportunity to get in the car.
Even after the car had driven far away, I could still see those reporters chasing after us.
My face must have looked terrible. Atlas squeezed my hand hard and said, "Don't worry, I'll handle what comes next."
I shook my head, "No need, I already have a plan."
I still had a trump card in my hand. Since it had come to this, it was time to play it.
Seeing my confidence, Atlas finally breathed a sigh of relief.
He looked at me tenderly and said, "Don't wear yourself out. If you can't handle it, I'm here. Don't worry, I won't let those two get away with this."
"Okay, then let's do this together and fight back hard!"
I gripped his hand tightly and raised our hands in the air.
Seeing this, Atlas brought my hand to his lips and kissed it deeply.
"Okay, together!"
When we got home, Henry and Maria were both waiting for me. Seeing me return, they quickly stood up and said, "I watched the live broadcast of the press conference. Are you okay?"
"I'm fine."
I went forward and took Henry and Maria's arms, had them sit down, and then told them everything that happened after the press conference ended.
"Well done!"
Hearing that I'd slapped Natasha, Maria said with satisfaction, "She's getting more and more out of line. This matter could have been settled after the press conference, but she just wouldn't let it rest."
Then Maria complained to Henry angrily, "It's all your fault. You've always taken such good care of John's family that they can't see their place anymore. Look what they've done to our daughter!"
Seeing Maria angry, Henry didn't dare argue back. He took out his phone and said, "Just wait, I'll get justice for you right now."
Then he called John.
When the call connected, Henry got straight to the point.
"John, I assume you saw today's press conference. I'm very unhappy about this matter. I want an explanation. You figure it out."
After speaking, without waiting for John to respond, Henry hung up directly.
"I will pursue this matter to the end. I won't let it go like this. If Natasha doesn't get punished, I won't consider them family anymore!"
You could tell Henry was really furious this time.
Seeing him say this, Maria finally felt reassured, "Alright, you're just talking. Can you really cut ties with them?"
"But this time Natasha really went too far. Helena, have you thought of a strategy?"
I said coldly, "Natasha likes to play innocent and act weak, right? Well, this time I'll let her play that role to her heart's content!"
"My methods this time might be a bit extreme. I hope Dad and Mom won't blame me."
Hearing my words, Maria said directly, "How could we?"
"Your dad and I feel sorry for you. Look how much you've suffered because of this."
Then Maria put her palm on my head and gently rubbed it like she did when I was little.
"Just go ahead and do what you need to do. No matter what, your dad and I will support you."
I smiled and said, "Thank you, Dad and Mom."
That night, I slept especially well.
The next day when I opened my phone, as expected, Natasha and I were both on the entertainment headlines.
"Natasha and Helena Turn Against Each Other, Emotional Breakdown at Press Conference."
"Helena Makes Natasha Cry, Family Drama Escalates."
"Breaking: The Feud Between Natasha and Helena—Who's Right and Who's Wrong? Stay Tuned!"