The Heiress Nobody Saw Coming

Chapter 139

Charlotte slapped Victor's family of three with increasing ease.

It wasn't her fault—they were always shameless enough to stick their faces out for her to hit.

Reeling from the slap, Selena tried to lunge at Charlotte in retaliation. Before she could act, Natalie stepped forward swiftly, grabbing Selena's wrist.

The next moment, Natalie raised her other hand and delivered a hard slap to Selena's face.

"Selena, do you really think I'll keep tolerating you and your family?" Natalie said coldly. "Stop pretending to be the picture of familial love. You and I both know why Grandma is in a nursing home instead of living with your family.

"You think Grandma doesn't know how you've treated her? Just because she's injured and mentally impaired, you assume she can't tell right from wrong? You want me to repay this life to Diana? Is she even worthy?"

Natalie's expression was as icy as her tone. Any traces of guilt, hesitation, or insecurity she had earlier were gone. She no longer felt warm toward the Langley family.

"Selena, you've repeatedly tried to take what's mine. What's the problem now? I've left your precious Langley family as you wanted, but seeing me thrive-my parents wealthier than yours, and me with several protective brothers-fuels your resentment, doesn't it?"

"Natalie! Grandma won't forgive you for treating us like this!" Selena shouted, glaring at her. Natalie wanted to hit back but didn't dare move as Mason and Timothy flanked her on either side. She knew full well they wouldn't hesitate to step in.

Frustrated, Selena resorted to venomous words. "Grandma will never forgive you!"

Natalie let out a cold laugh. "Whether Grandma forgives me or not has nothing to do with you. We're dealing with the debt between me, Victor, and Diana.

"Hector, I remember every single time Diana drained my blood. I'll give you the details when we get back. And as for Victor, while he acted nice to me on the surface, he secretly showed my photos to his business partners, trying to trade me for deals."

Natalie's words were deliberate, each one like a knife. Victor thought he had hidden his actions well, but she had known all along. The deals Victor failed to secure were ones Natalie had quietly resolved alone.

had told her everything about Victor's attempts to exploit her. They even offered to teach

once called "Dad". And years ago, Grace had made her promise one thing -no matter what Victor and Diana did, she would let them live as long

promise was why Natalie had tolerated

sparing her. After all, by

Selena. She was, after

blood relationship was a

didn't feel the same

you can have them," Natalie said icily. "I'll return the shares, but I'm taking full custody of Grandma. From now on, Grandma

That's my mother.

slap you. You and Diana know exactly how

she turned to look at

"Once I transfer the shares to them, you can

nodded slightly. "Nat, you've

Her expression was blank. It wasn't about finally deciding—it

back to the hospital. Grandma shouldn't be

said, adjusting his glasses. "Leave the rest to us. Father, Mother, why don't

declined the offer for Charlotte and William to accompany her. "I want to be alone for a while.

"Alright then."

"I'm leaving."

walk you out." Charlotte escorted Natalie to the door. As she opened

take Nat back to the hospital," Charlotte

Mrs. Walker. I'll ensure Ms. Walker returns

gratitude, Charlotte turned to Natalie with a lingering gaze. "Nat, don't worry. Mrs. Langley Senior will be alright, and we'll take care of the

"Mom, let them live."

worry. I know what to

"I'll head back now."