The Unveiling of Secret Queen

Chapter 1132: Chapter 1132: Nathalie Still Doesn’t Know About the Online Incident

Sherrina Yacoub had a deep impression of that Chinese Medicine program.

Mainly because two Nirvana episodes were aired close together.

The first one featured her good friend’s program, and the other had been discussed by the Tsinghua University students sitting beside her, saying it showcased this year’s top scholar in the college entrance examination.

She had originally been very curious about this year’s top scholar at Tsinghua, eager to meet the person who achieved such godlike results.

She even remembered mentioning it to Caryn Zachmann at the time.

Caryn didn’t tell her back then that this year’s top scholar was her cousin.

Sherrina, being one to speak freely, immediately asked, ”Why didn’t you tell me at the time that she was your cousin...”

With Caryn’s mind preoccupied by family matters, hearing Sherrina’s incessant questions made her visibly irritated. She responded coldly, ”Because there’s nothing worth mentioning.”

Sherrina hadn’t yet had the chance to press her further about Lighten Chaser.

Grabbing her handbag from her seat, Caryn stood up and said, ”I’ve got family matters to attend to. I’ll head off now. Let’s meet again next time.”

Sherrina: ”What about Lighten Chaser...”

She desperately wanted to know if Caryn was Lighten Chaser.

But Caryn appeared oblivious, took her bag, summoned a waiter to scan and settle her bill, and left in a hurry.

Sherrina found the situation rather frustrating. She pulled out her phone, scrolled through her contacts in elite circles, and paused when she reached Govert Griffin on WhatsApp. Thinking it over, she sent him a message to set up a meeting.

After all, she was part of the top circle herself, or else Caryn wouldn’t deem her worthy of hanging out.

Right now, she simply wanted to verify whether Caryn had lied to her—being treated like a fool by a friend held little appeal...

*

Meanwhile, at The Zachmanns’ Mansion, a three-story villa.

Mr. Zachmann, Celine Tucker, Shawn Norton, and a few other Zachmann relatives were present—all of them older generations.

Nathalie Quinlan was also there.

However, Stanley Zachmann had forcibly brought her here, and she had no idea what the occasion was. She found herself a quiet corner, avoiding the crowd gathered in the center of the living room.

Upon arriving, Shawn Norton immediately noticed her. Disregarding Celine’s greetings to him, he exchanged brief words with Mr. Zachmann and strode over to Nathalie.

The girl was still dressed in her outfit from the school celebration, evidence she hadn’t gone home yet since her clothes remained unchanged. Nathalie’s blue shirt carried an unmistakable sense of individuality that only she could pull off.

Propping up one leg, she leaned against a corner of the floor-to-ceiling window, engrossed in her phone.

Shawn walked over, craned his neck to peek at her screen, and saw she was gaming—clearly bored but lingering out of politeness.

”Nathalie, online...”

Mid-game and not yet finished, Nathalie paused to glance at Shawn when she heard him speaking. Her pure black-and-white eyes sparkled with clarity, yet withheld glimpses of untamed wildness. She replied casually, ”Hmm? What about online?”

Judging by her reaction, Shawn quickly realized she was unaware of the situation online. Massaging his temples, he looked rather exasperated.

When Stanley Zachmann had briefed him over the phone, he’d been startled. After hanging up, he dug for more details and learned Caryn Zachmann had weaponized online public opinion to target Nathalie Quinlan.

Without hesitation, he had abandoned Jackson Wafford and the folks from the Ministry of Culture to rush over, fearing no one would have Nathalie’s back.

But...

The person at the center of it all was oblivious!

Clearly, Stanley had known but hadn’t said a word to Nathalie.

”It’s nothing.” Since her father hadn’t mentioned it, Shawn, as an outsider, felt it inappropriate to elaborate. He shook his head and swiftly changed the topic.

Just as he was speaking to Nathalie, Leonardy Zachmann and Caryn Zachmann returned one after the other.

Only Audrick Zachmann was absent.

Celine Tucker had previously phoned Audrick, but he seemed unwilling to come back.