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."

the first to notice and told me. Out of respect, I felt I should

expected Charlotte to tell Marcus that she

her identity or acknowledge her in public, and they had completely

once asked me what I did to Mrs. Langley Senior that caused such a big reaction

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

spoke in a low, deep voice as he looked straight at Natalie. His gaze was hard

really owe no

her head. For the first time, she could not

you don't owe the Langleys anything. You're kind and dutiful. You were caught in this situation. Even though you sensed something was wrong, you still avoided looking

I were you, I might have done the same. Sometimes, people know something is wrong, but they don't want to expose it. Once the truth

pause, she finally spoke. "I didn't realize you were such a life

stating the facts

kind,

"So, in your mind, am I usually that cold and

said something wrong," Natalie said, looking up

"Let's eat," he said.

"Alright."

the meal quietly, and Grace did

could not shake a feeling

had seen right through her. She

genuine all these years. She had to

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

this matter remained like a thorn lodged in her

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

had called several shareholders who had treated her well. Some of them told

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

out now and invest with Natalie