The Heiress Nobody Saw Coming

Chapter 123 Never Been Slapped So Many Times

Charles heaved a long sigh. "Sheldon, when Grace asked me to take care of Natalie, it was like I was entrusted to her care. Growing up in the Langleys, she had a difficult time, and I sympathized with her.

"Besides, Grace told me that with Natalie's soft and kind nature, the Langleys had always taken advantage of her. She would be relieved if I were there to protect Natalie.

"But I'm much older than Grace! Just how many more years can I protect Natalie like this? So I thought of having Marcus look after Natalie when I'm gone. The problem is that Marcus only respects me; everyone else is just insignificant to him. However, if he and Natalie fall for each other and get married, wouldn't everything fall into place?

"Still, you do have a point there. They have to be on the same page in this case," Charles agreed.

He then exhaled deeply. "Even though Natalie was in his room when Emma drugged Marcus, she still slapped Marcus. I've never once slapped Marcus before, and no one else has ever gotten close to him either. But, Natalie did. She slapped him, and he never held her accountable for it. So I thought Natalie was somewhat special to Marcus.

"You see, Natalie was dressed up as a man back then, and she was Nathaniel to the others. I couldn't say anything about it! I could only wait until Marcus found out for himself. And when he did, he became upset with me. Being a grandpa is tough, you know!"

Sheldon replied, "Indeed..."

"Whatever, let's just leave them be and see how things go!"

Charles kept away the antidote. "If they're meant to be, they'll end up together. If not, they'll stay single forever!"

Sheldon remained silent. "His temper is all over the place, really," he thought.

"I'm tired, Sheldon."

"Let me help you get some rest, Mr. Holden Senior."

At the same time, Marcus had been waiting for a while for Sheldon, but the latter never showed up. Moments later, he called Sheldon again.

haven't you come to my room,

noticeable shift in Marcus' tone, and he was clearly

dare to. Mr. Holden Senior was tired, and I was helping him to

room immediately

sentence.

drugged by Emma, Natalie was the one who had helped him neutralize the effect of the drug. He wasn't sure if the drug Charles added to the coffee

well just let Natalie help

water. After rubbing his temples and gathering

doorbell. Seconds

there? What's the

paused for a moment, pressing his forehead against the door. "I need

Marcus through the intercom. His condition seemed to

pile of shopping bags and gifts on her couch, she opened the door

against the door. So when

the intense heat seeping through the fabric and

seemed to hit him all at once. His vision became blurry. Seconds later, his legs went weak, and he toppled over onto Natalie. Natalie quickly took a step backward and pushed him away, landing a slap on Marcus' face. Marcus' face jolted to the side from the slap. His body hit the carpet hard too. For a moment, the pain snapped him back to his senses. Instantly, he became completely flustered. "You're going too far, Natalie." Natalie crossed her arms, staring

sneer in disbelief. "I've never had anyone slap me over and over like that in my whole life." "Really?" Natalie clenched her teeth, smirking devilishly. "Congratulations, then! You can

slap echoed in

"Don't move,

was going to strike back, Natalie grabbed

out a silk scarf, and tied Marcus' hands in a special knot—the kind that tightened the more he tried to pull

here while I get the antidote

took out two pills from a small bottle and went back to where Marcus was,

"Open your mouth."

burning with heat, he still obediently opened his mouth. The dark green pill went into his mouth, and an intense sourness hit him like