The Heiress Nobody Saw Coming

Chapter 141 Forceful Embrace

Marcus' commanding tone left no room for argument. Mason, who had always admired him, immediately stood at attention and replied without hesitation, "Got it."

He turned to Natalie. "Ms. Walker, let's go."

With acupuncture scheduled for Charles early the following day, Marcus worried that if Natalie stayed awake all night, it might affect her performance.

She lifted her gaze, meeting his steady eyes. The message in them was unmistakable.

She pressed her lips together but didn't move. "Mr. Holden, I'll stay here. I know my own body—I can handle it."

The next moment, he stepped forward and, without a word, scooped her up in his arms.

"Marcus, what are you doing? Put me down!" She struggled, but his grip was unyielding. His strength alone immobilized her attempts to break free.

"Ms. Walker, I promise you that Mrs. Langley Senior will be fine," he said calmly. "Once you've rested, you can return tomorrow, and I won't stop you."

Marcus lowered his gaze, his sharp, elegant eyes carrying a clear warning.

Natalie caught the message loud and clear. She eventually stopped struggling, letting him carry her out of the hospital and into the car.

"Drive back to Holden Residence," Marcus ordered.

"Got it, Mr. Holden."

The driver started the car engine and quickly pulled away from the hospital.

Natalie went to the guest room when they arrived at Holden Residence. After showering and changing clothes, she lay down and fell asleep.

The following day, Natalie woke up on schedule, her internal clock as punctual as ever. She rubbed her temples. The combination of going to bed late and restless dreams left her feeling inexplicably drained.

the time before immediately dialing

Mason, has Grandma woken up? Has

Langley Senior's condition is stable. Don't worry. Are you coming

by after I'm done.

easy. Father and Mother are furious after everything they've done to you over the years. There's no way they'll let them go without consequences," Mason said in a lower

as possible. Once

to the hospital later—I need to

his tone firm. "Natalie, all of us-Father, Mother, Sky, and I—agree

rift between you and her," he quickly added, his voice softening. "Please don't misunderstand," he said cautiously, afraid of upsetting Natalie. "If you

I'll come over once I'm done." "Alright. Take care. And don't forget to have breakfast. By the way, where did Marcus take you last

didn't mention it explicitly, but it was the first time he had seen

woman.

in the past, but behind the scenes, she

stumbling or fainting in front of him. However, Marcus always kept

about picking her up—even the slightest physical contact

benefited Elijah, as Marcus' gentlemanly demeanor wouldn't allow

maintain decorum for the sake of appearances and the

her, there hadn't been any women by Marcus' side over the years, let

last night. But with no chance to ask them, he couldn't resist bringing it up over

carried Natalie so assertively was undeniably

that Marcus hadn't taken Natalie back to the Walker residence but

enough to set Mason's imagination running

Holden took me to his home," Natalie admitted as she pinched between her brows, not bothering to

she added before hanging up, not allowing him to probe

was piqued, which

believed he wouldn't speak

herself. She changed into a black tracksuit and tied her

dark circles under her eyes were the only telltale sign of her

downstairs, she saw Marcus seated at the dining

as he approached