The Heiress Nobody Saw Coming (Natalie and Marcus) novel Chapter 141

Marcus' commanding tone left no room for argument. Mason, who had always admired him, immediately stood at attention and replied without hesitation, "Got it."

He turned to Natalie. "Ms. Walker, let's go."

With acupuncture scheduled for Charles early the following day, Marcus worried that if Natalie stayed awake all night, it might affect her performance.

She lifted her gaze, meeting his steady eyes. The message in them was unmistakable.

She pressed her lips together but didn't move. "Mr. Holden, I'll stay here. I know my own body—I can handle it."

The next moment, he stepped forward and, without a word, scooped her up in his arms.

"Marcus, what are you doing? Put me down!" She struggled, but his grip was unyielding. His strength alone immobilized her attempts to break free.

"Ms. Walker, I promise you that Mrs. Langley Senior will be fine," he said calmly. "Once you've rested, you can return tomorrow, and I won't stop you."

Marcus lowered his gaze, his sharp, elegant eyes carrying a clear warning.

Natalie caught the message loud and clear. She eventually stopped struggling, letting him carry her out of the hospital and into the car.

"Drive back to Holden Residence," Marcus ordered.

"Got it, Mr. Holden."

The driver started the car engine and quickly pulled away from the hospital.

Natalie went to the guest room when they arrived at Holden Residence. After showering and changing clothes, she lay down and fell asleep.

…

The following day, Natalie woke up on schedule, her internal clock as punctual as ever. She rubbed her temples. The combination of going to bed late and restless dreams left her feeling inexplicably drained.

Grabbing her phone, she checked the time before immediately dialing Mason's number.

"Hello? Mason, has Grandma woken up? Has she been transferred to a high-end ward?"

"Yes, she's already been transferred. Mrs. Langley Senior's condition is stable. Don't worry. Are you coming over? I can pick you up."

"No, I have some things to take care of first. I'll come by after I'm done. Thank you, Mason. What about Father and Mother? How are things with the Langley family?"

"Don't worry. The Langley family won't get off easy. Father and Mother are furious after everything they've done to you over the years. There's no way they'll let them go without consequences," Mason said in a lower voice.

"By the way, Sky mentioned you should transfer your shares in Langley Group back as soon as possible. Once you've cut ties with Langley Group, Sky can proceed with the next phase of his plan."

"I'll head to the hospital later—I need to talk to Grandma again."

"Don't let your emotions get the better of you," Mason warned, his tone firm. "Natalie, all of us—Father, Mother, Sky, and I—agree that Mrs. Langley Senior's treatment of you hasn't been as kind as you think.

"Of course, we're not trying to create a rift between you and her," he quickly added, his voice softening.

"Please don't misunderstand," he said cautiously, afraid of upsetting Natalie. "If you think I'm overstepping, just pretend I didn't say anything."

"It's fine," Natalie said, a faint smile tugging at her lips. "Let's leave it at that. I'll come over once I'm done."

"Alright. Take care. And don't forget to have breakfast. By the way, where did Marcus take you last night after he brought you away?"

Mason didn't mention it explicitly, but it was the first time he had seen Marcus act so assertively toward a woman.

Emma had maintained an air of pride and aloofness in the past, but behind the scenes, she frequently pried into Marcus' schedule and orchestrated coincidental encounters.

She would even resort to small tricks like stumbling or fainting in front of him. However, Marcus always kept his distance, avoiding her at every turn.