The Heiress Nobody Saw Coming (Natalie and Marcus) novel Chapter 452

"Mr. Langton, I don't think Laura has ever made enemies like that!" Natalie said, pursing her lips.

She had heard Laura talking about her past, and from that, she could tell what kind of person she was.

"That's uncertain," Federrick responded as he took out the acupuncture kit. "Once she's calmed down, I'll proceed with the acupuncture. You get the second dose ready."

"Yes, Mr. Langton."

Laura was in agony, unable to utter a single sound. It felt like an inferno was raging inside her, consuming her from within. In her chest, something seemed to be writhing and thrashing against her ribcage as if it would tear through her flesh at any moment.

The pain sent her body into violent spasms. However, with her legs secured to the bedposts and her hands bound, all she could do was press against the mattress, struggling in vain.

"Can Laura really make it through this, Mr. Langton?"

Natalie watched anxiously. "She swallowed the powder, but why hasn't she thrown up yet?"

Federrick replied, "Be patient. The Bloodbanes have been inside her for too long, so it won't come out right away."

"This is true torment." He let out a weary sigh. "The Holdens… they're far more complicated than they appear."

Then, he turned to Natalie. "Don't take offense, Nat, but if Grace could be Mr. Holden Senior's godsister, his hands might not be clean either. I told you back then that Grace was up to no good, right? You wouldn't listen that time. Do you believe me now?"

"Oh, while we're on this, Mr. Langton, I have something to ask you."

Natalie recalled the video she had received not long ago. "I was sent a video of Grace and Victor speaking in a hospital hallway before, and that video exposed her true nature to me.

"Are you the one who sent the video to me, Mr. Langton?"

"Do I look like I am?" Federrick rolled his eyes. "If I had that kind of evidence, I would've shown it to you when I saved you. Why would I waste my breath trying to convince you without proof?"

After a brief pause, he added, "It wasn't me. Besides, since when have I ever been the type to keep secrets?"

Thinking it over, Natalie had to admit he had a point. Her mentor had always been honest and direct. If he had that proof, he would've shown it to her years ago to stop her from ever going back to that viper's nest of a family.

"Nat, quick. Get ready!"

Natalie wanted to say more, but Federrick's voice suddenly turned cold and stern.

Laura, still struggling in pain, suddenly bolted upright. She turned toward the glass basin by the bed and started retching violently.

A thin, pale worm slithered out of Laura's mouth, falling straight into the glass basin. The second it touched the sulfuric acid, it let out a high-pitched shriek before being completely incinerated.

Laura kept retching, expelling more and more of the white worms. As they poured from her, the unnatural redness staining her skin gradually faded.

As the final heave left her body, her eyes fluttered shut, and she slumped back onto the bed.

"Is she okay, Mr. Langton?"

No matter how steady and composed Natalie usually was, watching Laura expel so many writhing white worms still sent chills down her spine.

"She won't die—not while I'm here." Federrick spoke with quiet confidence, unfolding his acupuncture kit. "Nat, get rid of that basin, then come and help me."

"Yes, Mr. Langton."

Natalie quickly stepped forward and cautiously set the glass basin aside.