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

up? Has she

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

of first. I'll come by after I'm done. Thank you, Mason. What about

after everything they've done to you over the years. There's no way they'll let

soon as possible. Once you've

to the hospital later—I

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

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

tugging at her lips. "Let's leave it at that. I'll come over once I'm done." "Alright. Take care.

explicitly, but it was the first time he

woman.

maintained an air of pride and aloofness in the past, but behind the scenes,

or fainting in front

up—even the slightest

falls ultimately benefited Elijah, as Marcus' gentlemanly demeanor

would step in just enough to maintain decorum for the sake of

over

was why Mason had been so surprised and curious last night. But with no chance to ask them,

way Marcus had carried Natalie so assertively was undeniably

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

set

as she pinched between

in a bit," she added before hanging up, not

curiosity was piqued,

him. She believed he wouldn't

she quickly composed herself. She changed into a black tracksuit and tied her hair, looking

under her eyes were the only telltale sign

Marcus seated at the dining table, eating

as he