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?

found herself fascinated by his strikingly handsome face. His intense gaze carried an invisible

pause, she lowered

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‘Alright

thank you,” Marcus said, the tension in his face easing instantly. He

food down, he gestured for Natalie to start

their utensils. Natalie wasn’t type to be overly social, but she

help because of his grandfather’s illness. He had to stay on guard, making sure

thoughts on other matters, they finished their dinner. Natalie quickly excused berwell, eager to escape the uncomfortable atmosphere Marcus didn’t try to stop her from

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while after Natalie left, Ethan approached Marcus. “Mr. Holden,” Ethan said.

is Dr. Gerard Blackwood. He is the young doctor whom Connie promoted,

low and powerful. “What about Jessy? Have you handled her?” he asked.

in and shielded Jessy. She took Jessy away before I could stop them,”

Medicine have both issued statements,” he continued. “Jessy’s been fired from the hospital, and the medical school has revoked all the honors she received.

of her misusing Professor Milan’s account and fabricating chat logs are

was basically over. She would become an outcast, shunned by everyone. No one who messed with Mr.

ever end

his voice calm but firm. “Treat her with respect.”

Mr. Holden,”

front of her. The window rolled down, and Connie flashed her a bright smile. “Nat,

door and slid into the passenger seat. Once she was

turned to Connie.

hopes you

a small carton of milk. “So, Ms. Walker, are you going to take–on Mr. Holden Senior’s case again?” she

eyes, deep in thought. “Connie, tell me: what’s the hardest debt to repay in this world?”

dealing with. If the person values what you’ve done for them, they’ll be eager to repay you maybe even more than you deserve.

On Guard Can’t Let

person’s ungrateful, gratitude means

asked again, “So, what do you think of Marcus’s, sense of gratitude?”