The Heiress Nobody Saw Coming (Natalie and Marcus) novel Chapter 180

At Charlotte's command, the extras originally hired by the Langley family to stage a drama turned on Diana and Selena, delivering a relentless beating.

Diana dared not retaliate. Even if she had the courage, dealing with these extras was no small task. Their behavior during the event made it clear to Charlotte that they were avid gossipers who loved to spread news, whether it was good or bad, as far as possible.

The Langley family had a habit of portraying themselves as victims, constantly acting as though the world owed them.

Selena was the worst of all, a rabid dog who pinned every misfortune on Natalie. People like her never admitted their faults or felt any remorse.

Natalie stood calmly as Hector carefully applied medicine to her reddened palms. At the same time, Mason gently blew on her hands, trying to ease her discomfort.

William remained silent, but his icy gaze toward Diana and Selena made it clear that he had already decided their fate in his mind.

Although Natalie had not spent much time with her family, she was certain of one thing, the most decisive and ruthless person in the Walker family was William.

While Charlotte was the head of the household, William was the one who executed difficult decisions with quiet efficiency. Yet, because of his deep love for his wife, he often portrayed himself as someone submissive and even dependent on her.

"Nat, let Mason take you home first, alright? Hector still has work to do here as a doctor," William said gently, his voice warm with fatherly affection.

"Alright," Natalie agreed. Her gaze drifted toward the corner of the hall where Marcus had earlier pulled Tyler aside.

That spot held only Tyler. Marcus was nowhere to be seen.

"Where's Marcus?" Natalie scanned the room, confirming his absence.

"Did he leave?"

"Marcus left. I saw him take a phone call earlier and then step out. He didn't come back after that," Mason said casually, still blowing on her hand.

"When exactly did he leave?" Natalie felt a twinge of unease. Did Marcus leave before discovering her identity as the Walker family's biological daughter?

"Before Mom and Dad arrived," Mason replied, his tone curious.

"Nat, why are you so concerned about when Marcus left?"

"Mason, are you sure he left before they arrived? Natalie's brow furrowed slightly. She recalled being preoccupied with Selena at the time and hadn't noticed Marcus leaving after pulling Tyler aside.

"I'm sure," Mason said confidently. "Nat, I'm a university graduate. My memory is impeccable."

"Alright," Natalie murmured, pressing her lips into a thin line. If Marcus had left without informing her, something urgent must have come up.

"Nat, let Mason take you home to rest," Charlotte said, her tone gentle and maternal. "Your father and I'll handle everything here."

"Okay."

Before leaving, Natalie cast one last glance at Diana and Selena. Both women were crying out in pain, cursing loudly, and spewing profanities.

Their insults only spurred the extras to hit them harder. The attackers avoided their faces and targeted areas hidden from view, but their blows remained merciless.