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 dialing Mason's

up? Has she been transferred to a high-end

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

to take care of first. I'll come by after I'm done. Thank you, Mason. What about Father and Mother?

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

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

later—I need

us-Father, Mother, Sky, and I—agree that Mrs. Langley Senior's treatment of you hasn't been as

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

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

it explicitly, but it was the first time he had seen Marcus act

woman.

pride and aloofness in the past, but behind the scenes, she frequently pried into Marcus' schedule and orchestrated

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

up—even the slightest physical contact was

benefited Elijah, as Marcus' gentlemanly demeanor wouldn't allow him to leave her

for the sake

by Marcus' side over the years, let alone anyone

been so surprised and curious last night. But with no

Marcus had carried Natalie so

most was that Marcus hadn't taken Natalie back

was enough to set Mason's imagination

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

added

curiosity was piqued,

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

quickly composed herself. She changed into a black tracksuit and tied

under her eyes were the only telltale sign of her restless

downstairs, she saw Marcus seated at the

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