The Heiress Nobody Saw Coming (Natalie and Marcus) novel Chapter 540

Marcus held Natalie tightly, and both of them remained outside for a long time. When Marcus finally composed himself, returning to his usual indifferent expression, they finally entered the villa.

At that time, William and Charlotte had already arrived and were summoned into Charles' study.

The three sat opposite one another as Charles ordered Sheldon to bring out stacks of documents. Then, he placed a key in front of Charlotte.

"Charlotte, this is the key to my safe. It's a gift from me to Nat. These are the wedding gifts from the Holdens to the Walkers, and these are for Nat."

Charles placed the documents neatly before Charlotte and William.

"I never knew, nor did I imagine that someone from the Jenkins family was still alive. Not only that, she even orchestrated such an elaborate scheme, dragging so many innocent people into it. It's my fault. Because of me, Nat was taken away from you at birth."

Charles had no intention of hiding the truth from William and Charlotte, but he spared them certain details of the situation.

All he wanted was to help Marcus with arranging the wedding before he passed.

After all, Wesley and Laura had never truly raised Marcus. Furthermore, they even got divorced after he had grown up.

As Marcus' grandfather, Charles felt like it was his responsibility to handle this matter for Marcus while he was still alive.

"William, Charlotte, I have one more request." Charles' eyes reddened as he looked at them. "If I'm no longer around, if Marcus and Natalie ever get into a disagreement, please don't scold or punish Marcus.

"You both know that even though Marcus has parents, I was the one who raised him. I don't know how much longer I have left. Once I'm gone, he'll be all by himself."

"Mr. Holden Senior, don't say that." Charlotte couldn't bear to hear such words. "You'll live a long life. You'll be around to see Marcus and Natalie's child be born."

Charles shook his head bitterly. Feeling his strength fading, he knew he wouldn't last that long.

"Marcus has always been sensible. If he does something wrong, just talk to him nicely, he'll listen. I'll remind him myself to never hurt Natalie or betray her in any way.

"I have also prepared a will. This inheritance is meant for Marcus and Natalie. If Marcus ever cheats on her or wrongs her, everything will go to Natalie. And if Natalie is the one who wrongs Marcus, she can take half of it as compensation."

"Mr. Holden Senior, please don't say such things," William spoke up. "If Marcus hears this, he'll be heartbroken."

"Wesley and Laura haven't returned yet," Charlotte added. "Marcus has always trusted and respected you the most. If you're no longer around, none of us can predict what will happen to him."

"That's right!" Sheldon choked up, standing behind them. "Please don't say such things, sir. It's too painful to hear."

"I asked all of you here to discuss Marcus and Natalie's future, not to be sad and sorrowful." Charles shot a glance at Sheldon.

Sheldon's tears fell freely. He couldn't hold back his emotions, so he turned around and wept openly.

Charles ignored him and turned back to William and Charlotte. "These here are for Natatlie's brothers. Call it a bribe if you want to. I hope they can treat Marcus well and not bully him."

"Grandpa!"

"Grandpa Charles!"