The Heiress Nobody Saw Coming

Chapter 27 Tracking Her Best Friend to Find Her

Marcus could hear the impatience and reluctance in Connie’s voice over the phone. She made it clear that she was only doing this for Natalie’s sake. He spoke gently and humbly, expressing his gratitude.

“Yes, I understand. I apol or doubting Dr. Elim earlier,” Marcus said sincerely. “I’m

truly grateful you’re willing to perform the surgery for my grandpa.

“And I really appreciate Ms. Walker for putting in a good word for me. When my grandpa gets better, I’ll be sure to thank you and Ms. Walker properly,” Marcus promised.

“I’ll send you the details and schedule later,” Connie said flatly. “If there’s nothing else, I’ll hang up now.”

“Okay, thank you, Ms. Sterling. Goodbye,” Marcus replied.

After ending the call, Connie opened her laptop and checked her emails. She then continued handling patients who had contacted her through special channels.

A moment later, Natalie finished her shower and changed into a simple T–shirt and jeans. Her hair was casually wrapped in a hair towel. She grabbed her phone, sat on the couch, and noticed that her best friend, Olivia Thatcher, had texted her three minutes earlier.

“Natalie, why didn’t you tell me you were kicked out of the Langley family? Do I still matter to you? If Selena hadn’t caused a scene at the company, I’d still have no idea what happened. Give me your address. I’m coming over.”

A second message appeared. It read: “I just transferred 20 thousand dollars to your account.”

And then another: “You’re out of the Langley family now, so take this money for the time. being. I’m really pissed, Natalie. Why didn’t you tell me this?”

After reading the messages, Natalie sighed and quickly transferred the money back to Olivia. Then, she dialed Olivia’s number, and it was picked up after just three rings.

mad I am?” Olivia’s angry voice came through the phone, but Natalie could hear the underlying worry in her tone.

are right now.

care of. You don’t have to come if you’re

right now,” Olivia snapped. “Be honest with me: did the Langleys bully you in Amberton? Is that why you ran

really not,” Natalie replied with resignation “I’ve got a lot going on

Tracking Her Best Friend

have time to spare

scheduled to perform surgery on Charles. The preoperative and postoperative procedures would take

at Quinton Hospital the entire time. On top of that, she

visiting him. Figuring out how to keep the Holdens from discovering she was Dr. Elim

need you to keep me company. You can focus on your own stuff, and I’ll be there for you,” Olivia said, her tone firm

as your best friend anymore. You’ve already hidden things from me. once, and now you’re going to drop me again?” Olivia’s voice

long moment before finally replying, “Fine, then; come. I’ll send you

money–don’t even think about sending

Natalie received a notification that Olivia had transferred 20 thousand dollars to

message popped up on Natalie’s phone, along with an angry face emoji. A warm feeling filled Natalie’s heart,

They played together, bullied other kids, and got bullied in return. From

they got into university, Natalie chose to study design while Olivia pursued

before graduating, Olivia’s striking looks and tall figure

Over the past four years, she’d worked tirelessly to balance her studies with her modeling career. By the time she received her degree, she had already achieved

worked hard to give her the best they could. Because of their efforts,

kids could tell the difference between wealth and poverty even at a young age. They looked down on Olivia