The Heiress Nobody Saw Coming (Natalie and Marcus) novel Chapter 448

Wesley didn't want to leave, but Charles tapped his fingers on the table. "Sheldon, escort Wesley out."

"Yes, Mr. Holden Senior." Sheldon stepped forward and firmly pulled Wesley to his feet. "Mr. Holden, you should get some rest first.

"I was already troubled, but after seeing that Mr. Marcus even suspects you and Mr. Holden Senior, it is only natural that I, as a butler, would be doubted as well. There is nothing for me to feel wronged about.

"Mr. Holden Senior is right. If we are innocent, then there is nothing to fear from Mr. Marcus' investigation. The real concern is what happens if he fails to uncover the truth."

Sheldon had already thought it through. "I will go find Mr. Marcus now and tell him everything I can remember. Mr. Wesley, will you come with me?"

Wesley stared blankly at Sheldon. His ability to adapt so quickly was surprising. He looked him in the eye, calm and unshaken, with no trace of guilt.

"Mr. Wesley, what we must do now is help Mr. Marcus. The sooner he finds out the truth, the better."

Wesley nodded and stood up. "Alright. Let's go."

The two left the room and immediately set out to find Marcus. After searching the guesthouse where he was resting, they found no sign of him.

Wesley frowned. "Where could he have gone in such a short time?"

"Call him."

Sheldon quickly took out his phone and dialed Marcus' number. The call went through, but the voice on the other end was Noah's.

"Hello, Sheldon. What's the matter?"

"Noah, where is Mr. Marcus?"

"He left with Ms. Walker. Her mentor has returned and took him to speak with Mrs. Holden."

Noah's tone was polite but carried no hint of deference.

Noah and Elijah were Marcus' men. They didn't answer to Sheldon or Charles. Their loyalty lay solely with Marcus. Whoever he trusted, they trusted. Whoever he rejected, they disregarded.

Since Marcus had made his stance clear on Sheldon, Charles, and even his own father, they naturally followed suit.

"Alright. We will come find him after he is finished," Sheldon said.

"Understood."

With that, Noah ended the call.

As the beeping sound rang from the phone, Sheldon felt an overwhelming sense of powerlessness wash over him. Once trust was broken, it was nearly impossible to rebuild.

Outside the medical room, Noah slipped Marcus' phone back into his pocket after ending the call.

Inside the medical room, Natalie had just finished cleaning Laura. She dressed her in the robes Federrick had brought back, carefully dried and pinned up her hair, then placed a matching cap on her head.

Only then did she lead her into a room filled with the fragrant scent of medicinal herbs, prepared by Federrick.

Marcus was already seated at the table. Before entering, Federrick had given him medicinal tea to drink. The poison in Laura's body wasn't contagious to him, but for her peace of mind, all necessary precautions had been taken.

Soon, Natalie led Laura into the room. At the sight of Marcus sitting across from her, Laura's eyes instantly reddened.