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.

checked the time before immediately dialing Mason's

Has she been

condition is stable. Don't worry. Are you coming over? I can pick you

care of first. I'll come by after I'm done. Thank

to you over the years. There's no way

your shares in Langley Group back as soon as possible. Once you've cut ties with Langley Group, Sky can

later—I

your emotions get the better of you," Mason warned, his tone firm. "Natalie, all of us-Father, Mother, Sky, and I—agree that Mrs. Langley Senior's treatment of you hasn't been as

added, his voice softening. "Please don't misunderstand," he said cautiously, afraid of upsetting

come over once I'm done." "Alright. Take care. And don't forget to have breakfast. By the way,

was the first time he had seen Marcus act so assertively toward

woman.

the past, but behind the scenes, she frequently

tricks like stumbling or fainting in front of him. However, Marcus

her up—even the slightest

Elijah, as Marcus' gentlemanly demeanor

enough to maintain decorum for the sake

over the years, let alone anyone who

last night. But with no chance to ask them, he

the way Marcus had carried Natalie

intrigued him most was that Marcus hadn't taken Natalie back

enough to set Mason's imagination running

as she pinched between her

to the hospital in a bit," she added before hanging up, not allowing him

piqued,

inherently trusted him. She believed he wouldn't speak out

She changed into a black tracksuit and tied her hair, looking neat

under her eyes were the

saw Marcus seated at the dining table,

Sheldon respectfully said as he approached