The Heiress Nobody Saw Coming

Chapter 154 You Never Owed Anyone Anything

Marcus' voice sounded magnetic and pleasant, but his words were harsh.

As he spoke, he looked at Natalie. She pressed her lips together, her gaze turning cold and distant again. It was clear she didn't like what he said.

However, she didn't stop him.

When Marcus finished talking, he put the phone on speaker and placed it on the table.

Grace's voice came through clearly. "This is my granddaughter's number. I'm sure I didn't dial the wrong one. No matter who you are, please give my granddaughter her phone."

Marcus raised his eyebrows and looked at Natalie. She pressed her lips even tighter. She stayed silent and took a sip of tea. Then, she turned to look out the window.

"You dialed the wrong number," Marcus said.

He didn't say any more sarcastic or harsh words. He hung up and slid the phone back over to Natalie.

"Ms. Walker, why are you not answering the call? Are you afraid of something?"

"I heard from Mrs. Walker that you reminded her to investigate whether my grandmother really cared about me or was just pretending. Is that true?"

Marcus slightly smiled and admitted what he had done, "Yes. I reminded Aunt Charlotte."

"Why?" Natalie looked at Marcus. "Mr. Holden, why would you think of that?"

"I spoke with Mrs. Langley Senior before, and her reactions felt odd. I can see Aunt Charlotte and Uncle William treat you well. They even said they wanted you to be their goddaughter.

"I don't like Emma, but I do respect Aunt Charlotte and Uncle William. The Walkers and the Holdens also have many business partnerships."

but tried to hide it from me. Aunt Charlotte was the first to notice and told me. Out of

and stayed silent. She hadn't expected Charlotte to tell Marcus that she wanted Natalie

had asked the Walkers not to make a big deal of her identity or acknowledge her in public, and they had

and Diana behaved. "You once asked me what I did to Mrs. Langley Senior that caused such a big reaction

you as a blood bank, and you agreed because you believed it meant you didn't owe Victor or Diana anything anymore.

Natalie. His gaze was hard

she really owe no

head. For the first time, she could not bring herself to meet his

the Langleys anything. You're kind and dutiful. You were caught in this situation. Even though you sensed something

might have done the same. Sometimes, people know something is wrong, but

After a pause, she finally spoke. "I didn't realize you

the

suddenly seem so kind, and it feels odd

a faint smile. "So, in your mind, am I usually that cold

wrong," Natalie said, looking up at him. "Thank

"Let's eat," he said.

"Alright."

meal quietly, and

shake a feeling of

seen right through her. She could not stop thinking

care toward her had been genuine all these years. She had to admit that

could not completely reject the kindness she had received just because Grace

a thorn lodged in her heart, growing more

shares in Langley Group for good and never go back to work

who had treated her well. Some of them told her right away they were going to sell

especially quick to act. As soon as they heard she was giving up her shares, they said they would do

Natalie because they believed they could still make a