The Heiress Nobody Saw Coming

After Marcus spoke, his intense gaze locked onto Natalie, holding her captive with his stare. His sharp, mesmerizing eyes, combined with an aura of subtle dominance, made him seem both noble and aloof.

In that moment, his focus on Natalie was so intense that she couldn’t avoid meeting his gaze As she looked deeper beyond his captivating eyes, Marcus’s features were perfect each one stunning on its own, coming together to form an extraordinarily handsome face.

Even though Natalie wasn’t usually drawn to good looks, she was momentarily stunned by his flawless appearance. His aloof, refined manner exuded cool indifference, even though he was asking Natalie for help.

Natalie had a feeling that if she refused to help him, Marcus wouldn’t let it go. Should she let him keep pestering her, or agree and make him owe her a favor?

When their eyes met, she found herself fascinated by his strikingly handsome face. His gaze carried an invisible pressure that made it hard to say no.

intense

Natalie quickly looked away. After a long pause, she lowered her eyes and said softly, “Alright

I’ll try.”

“Great, thank you,” Marcus said, the tension in his face easing instantly. He leaned back in his chair, and as the server set their food down, he gestured for Natalie to start eating.

The two of them ate in silence, with only the occasional clink of their utensils. Natalie wasn’t the type to be overly social, but she wasn’t reserved either. However, with Marcus, she knew it was best to keep her distance.

As for Marcus, he was only asking for Natalie’s help because of his grandfather’s illness. He had to stay on guard, making sure this vain woman, who wanted to use him as a tool for revenge, didn’t get her way.

excused

With their thoughts on other matters, they finished their dinner. Natalie quickly herself, eager to escape the uncomfortable atmosphere. Marcus didn’t try to stop her from leaving and instead offered to drive her home.

“Ms. Walker, where are you staying? I can give you a ride,” he said, his voice calm and genuinely polite.

“No, thanks,” Natalie replied, glancing at her phone. “Connie’s coming to pick me up.” Hearing her response, Marcus fell silent for a moment before taking out his business card and handing it to Natalie. “Here’s my card with my number. You can reach me anytum

Natalie took the card and casually slipped it into her bag “Alright, I’ll keep that in mind.

She paused for a moment, then offered him a brief smile “Goodbye, Mr. Holden.”

Chapter 26 Stay On Guard Can’t Let Her Get Her Way

After Marcus spoke, his intense gaze locked onto Natalie, holding her captive with his stare. His sharp, mesmerizing eyes, combined with an aura of subtle dominance, made him seem both noble and aloof.

In that moment, his focus on Natalie was so intense that she couldn’t avoid meeting his gaze. As she looked deeper beyond his captivating eyes, Marcus’s features were perfect stunning on its own, coming together to form an extraordinarily handsome face.

each one

Even though Natalie wasn’t usually drawn to good looks, she was momentarily stunned by his flawless appearance. His aloof, refined manner exuded cool indifference, even though he was asking Natalie for help.

Natalie had a feeling that if she refused to help him, Marcus wouldn’t let it go. Should she let him keep pestering her, or agree and make him owe her a favor?

met, she found herself fascinated by his strikingly handsome face. His intense gaze carried an invisible pressure that made it

After a long pause,

I’ll try

‘Alright

said, the tension in his face easing instantly. He

their food down, he gestured for Natalie to start

their utensils. Natalie wasn’t type to be overly

He had to stay on guard, making sure this vain woman, who

matters, they finished their dinner. Natalie quickly excused berwell, eager to escape the uncomfortable

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away.

“Mr. Holden,” Ethan said. “Mr. Holden Senior

young doctor whom Connie promoted, with Dr. Elim’s support,” he added.

low and powerful. “What about

shielded Jessy. She took Jessy away before I

fired from the hospital, and the medical school has revoked all the honors she received. From won, no hospital in Dithoria State will accept her.”

of her misusing Professor Milan’s account and fabricating chat logs are released to the public.”

over. She would become an outcast, shunned

ever end

Marcus added, his voice calm

Holden,”

waited by the roadside for a moment before Connie’s G–Wagon pulled up in front of her. The window rolled down, and Connie

slid into the passenger seat. Once she was

turned to Connie.

come and request a favor. He hopes you can

Walker, are

deep in thought. “Connie, tell me: what’s the hardest debt to

you’ve done for them, they’ll be

On Guard Can’t Let Her Get Her Way

if the person’s

pondered her words for a while, then asked again, “So, what