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."

then, my grandfather wasn't feeling well but tried to hide it from me. Aunt Charlotte was the

silent. She hadn't expected Charlotte to tell Marcus

big deal of her identity or acknowledge her in public, and they had completely respected

I did to Mrs. Langley Senior that caused such a big reaction from her. Now I can tell you, I didn't do

because you believed it meant you didn't owe Victor or Diana anything anymore. But, Ms. Walker, you never owed anyone anything to begin

low, deep voice as he looked straight at Natalie. His gaze was hard to read, yet they seemed sincere.

she really

lowered her head. For the first time, she could

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

wrong, but they don't want to

her head, staring at the teacup in front of her. After a pause, she finally spoke.

the facts in

seem so kind,

smile. "So, in your

I said something wrong," Natalie said, looking up at

"Let's eat," he said.

"Alright."

and Grace did

could not shake

seen right through her. She could not stop thinking

to deny that Grace's words and care toward her had been genuine all these years. She had to admit that she couldn't be cold or decisive

kindness she had received just because Grace had not prevented Diana from using her as

her heart, growing more frightening the more

shares in Langley Group for good and never go back to work there. She could already foresee what would happen

well. Some of them

As soon as they heard she was giving up her shares,

invest with Natalie because