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.

phone, she checked the time before immediately

Grandma woken up? Has she been transferred to a high-end

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

I'm done. Thank

off 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

as soon as possible. Once you've cut ties with Langley Group, Sky can proceed with the next phase of his

hospital later—I need to talk

his tone firm. "Natalie, all of us-Father, Mother, Sky, and I—agree that Mrs. Langley Senior's

and her," he quickly added, his voice softening. "Please don't misunderstand," he said cautiously,

come over once I'm done." "Alright. Take care. And don't forget

was the first time he

woman.

and aloofness in the past, but behind the scenes, she frequently pried

even resort to small tricks like stumbling or fainting in front of him. However, Marcus always kept his distance, avoiding

up—even the slightest

gentlemanly demeanor wouldn't allow him to leave her lying

just enough to maintain decorum for the

hadn't been any women by Marcus' side over the years, let alone anyone who could get

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

Marcus had carried Natalie so assertively

back to the Walker residence but had brought

set Mason's imagination running

as she pinched between her brows, not bothering to hide that

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

piqued, which

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

her face with cold water, she quickly composed herself. She changed into a black tracksuit and tied her

were the only telltale sign of her restless

went downstairs, she saw Marcus seated at the dining

said as he approached her. "Mr. Holden Senior