The Heiress Nobody Saw Coming (Natalie and Marcus) novel Chapter 82

Natalie and William exchanged a brief glance before quickly looking away.

"Then let's have some tea," William suggested.

"Sorry to trouble you," Natalie replied politely.

"No trouble at all," William assured her, smiling kindly as he directed the servants to prepare tea.

"Daddy, I'm going to change. You entertain Marcus and Mr. Langley."

"Marcus, Mr. Langley, please wait for me. I'll be right back."

Emma flashed a charming smile. Back at the Walker residence, she had become even more playful, and she was able to act spoiled in front of her family.

"Go ahead," William said, giving Emma a gentle pat on the head as he guided Marcus and Natalie into the house.

The Walker residence was grand. The living room had a ceiling nearly 20 feet high, with a stunning crystal chandelier that sparkled in the light.

The decor was both luxurious and elegant, with furniture imported from renowned Ietalian designers. The floor gleamed so brightly it reflected the light like a mirror. A world-class piano sat in one corner of the room, and beneath it was a thick, plush Ietalian rug.

The living room extended into a long hallway, lined with numerous rooms. In another corner, a spiral staircase led to the upper floors, designed with intricate detail.

Servants moved gracefully through the space, immediately greeting the guests and family with respect.

Natalie casually took in her surroundings, immediately recognizing the Walker residence as the home of a very wealthy family.

"This is the Walker residence in Dithoria State, home to the richest family in the country," Marcus whispered as they walked side by side.

"Before the children of the Walker family marry, they all live here. Once married, they move into their own homes."

Natalie looked up at Marcus. "I'd like to meet Mrs. Walker."

"Why do you call her Mrs. Walker now?"

"The point isn't that." Natalie took a deep breath. "Mr. Holden, you know."

On the way here, they had shared a car, and Marcus had overheard her conversation with Sarah. He had then volunteered information about Charlotte.

Marcus knew Natalie wasn't Nathaniel, yet he continued playing along. Even now, he was still pretending.

"Mr. Langley, I need a favor," Marcus said, offering a slight smile. "I want to break off Emma's engagement with me."

Natalie blinked in confusion. "Hmm? Why are you telling me this? What does it have to do with me?"

"I need a valid reason," Marcus continued, suddenly draping his arm around her shoulders. "Be my boyfriend, hmm?"

Natalie's eyes widened. "Is Marcus losing his mind?" she thought.

His deep, magnetic voice continued to ring in her ears: "By now, I'm sure you've figured it out. I don't like Emma."

Natalie was speechless. She thought to herself, "Whether he likes her or not, it had nothing to do with me!"

Marcus followed up with an even more shocking declaration. "Actually, I like men. So, Mr. Langley, help me out, hmm?"

"Oh, please. I'm not really a man." Marcus was taking his act way too far.

Natalie elbowed Marcus, forcefully knocking his arm off her shoulder. Her voice was cold. "Mr. Holden, if you're sick, go get treated. I don't have time for your childish games."

"Marcus, Mr. Langley, why are you two so far behind? Hurry up!"

Ahead, William had walked on, but after calling out a few times with no response, he finally noticed they had fallen behind.