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?

face. His intense gaze

quickly looked away. After a long pause, she lowered her eyes

I’ll try

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server set their food down, he gestured for Natalie to start

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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

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

She took Jessy away

Dithoria City Hospital and the Dithoria State School of 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. From won, no hospital in

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over. She would become an outcast, shunned by everyone.

ever end

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Holden,” Ethan

up in front of her. The window rolled down, and Connie flashed her a bright

slid into the passenger seat. Once she was settled

turned to Connie.

He hopes you can convince Dr. Elim to

“So, Ms. Walker, are you going to take–on

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

“But it depends on who you’re 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.

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then added, “But if the person’s ungrateful, gratitude

asked again, “So, what do you