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

woken up? Has

Mrs. Langley Senior's condition is stable. Don't worry.

I have some things to take care of first. I'll come by after I'm done. Thank you, Mason. What about Father and Mother? How are things with the Langley

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

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

the hospital later—I need to talk

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

softening. "Please don't misunderstand," he said cautiously, afraid of upsetting Natalie. "If you think I'm overstepping, just pretend I didn't say

said, a faint smile tugging at her lips. "Let's leave it at that. 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 night after he brought you

first time he had seen Marcus act so

woman.

in the past, but behind the scenes, she frequently pried into Marcus' schedule

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

about picking her up—even the

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

maintain decorum for the sake of appearances and the

side over the years,

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

carried Natalie

Marcus hadn't taken Natalie back

enough to set Mason's

as she pinched between her brows, not

to the hospital in a bit," she added

curiosity was piqued, which wasn't

inherently trusted him. She believed he wouldn't

quickly composed herself. She changed into

were the only telltale

downstairs, she saw Marcus seated

this way for breakfast," Sheldon respectfully said as he approached her. "Mr. Holden Senior is