Chapter 29 Natalie Won’t Be the Other Woman

Natalie quickly covered Olivia’s mouth to stop her from blurting out anything further in public.

“Don’t say it,” Natalie warned.

“Why not?” Olivia asked, puzzled. “Can’t I admire a handsome guy? Seriously, Natalie. I’ve seen plenty of guys in the modeling world, and none of them could come close to that one

over there.”

“He’s Marcus Holden,” Natalie said calmly. “From the Holdens in Dithoria State.”

Olivia was stunned for a moment before reacting. “Wait, who? Who are you talking about?” she asked, confusion etched on her face.

– Natalie patiently repeated, “Marcus Holden, from the Holdens in Dithoria State. Marcus

Holden.”

Olivia’s eyes widened in shock. “What?” she exclaimed.

Marcus was a big shot–a living, breathing big shot. It was no wonder she’d never seen him in entertainment magazines or heard about him in the industry.

Marcus Holden, who was the heir to the Holdens in Dithoria State, was so low–profile that very few people had seen him. There were hardly any photos of him circulating online.

Occasionally, he would appear in financial magazines. However, those issues were quickly bought up and never made it to the public; they were practically collector’s items.

This only deepened Olivia’s awe of Marcus. A man like him was way out of their league.

Seeing the change in Olivia’s expression, Natalie’s eyes sparkled with mischief. She looped her arm through Olivia’s and started walking to ward Marcus and Charles.

“Natalie, what are you doing? I was just kidding! Why are you going over there?” Olivia asked, her eyes widening in panic.

Olivia might have talked tough, but now that she knew who Marcus really was, she was a bundle of nerves.

the world. The Holden Group’s empire spanned the globe,

ruthless, emotionless, and completely indifferent to women. They claimed he had no weakness. A man like that was practically a myth–someone to read about, not to ever meet. Girls like Olivia wouldn’t even get a chance

be the wealthiest in Amberton, but compared to the

29 Natale int the the

she never got lost in her fantasies. If Marcus

guy,

to the Holdens and the

someone like Marcus, who was at the top of the hierarchy, could lead to serious trouble. She

Olivia said,

Charles,” Natalie called out, her voice filled with

seriously, listen to me,”

Natalie responded, glancing at

call out, “Grandpa Charles.” But it was too late. Instantly, both Marcus and the elderly man

lit up with genuine affection

any better?” Natalie asked, her voice filled

concern.

nodded with a reassuring smile. With a sweet, polite smile, Natalie took arm and introduced her to

Olivia by the

Charles, this is my best friend, Olivia Thatcher. Olivia, this is Mr. Holden Senior,” she said, then gestured

gave Olivia a playful wink, hinting that now she’d get to meet the amazing man she’d been talking

it. She’d been worrying about her future,

arm and managed to greet Marcus, “Hi, Mr.

his tone gentle

what Olivia had imagined. Marcus didn’t seem

had already gone over all the details of Grandpa’s surgery

had agreed to perform the surgery on Charles. Even though Marcus wasn’t fond of Natalie, he

warmly, her usually cool tone softening. “I’m sure Grandpa’s

other

it’ll definitely be successful,”

asked. “Young lady, would you take a walk with me and tell me more about

Though she didn’t understand why, she agreed. Besides, she wasn’t keen on staying around

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