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.

her phone, she checked the time

Has she been

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

done. Thank

worry. The Langley family won't get 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

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

hospital later—I need to

better of you," Mason warned, his tone firm. "Natalie, all of us-Father, Mother, Sky,

and her," he quickly added, his voice softening. "Please don't misunderstand," he said cautiously, afraid of upsetting Natalie. "If you think I'm overstepping, just pretend I didn't

leave it at that. I'll come over once I'm done." "Alright. Take care. And don't

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

woman.

pride and aloofness in the past, but behind the

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

picking her up—even the

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

to maintain decorum for the

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

why Mason had been so surprised and curious last night. But with no chance to ask them, he couldn't resist bringing it

had carried Natalie so

intrigued him most was that Marcus hadn't taken Natalie back to the Walker residence but had brought her directly to

was enough to set Mason's imagination running

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

in a bit," she added

was piqued, which wasn't

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

cold water, she quickly composed herself. She changed into a

circles under her eyes were the

downstairs, she saw Marcus

Walker, please come this way for breakfast," Sheldon respectfully said as he