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."

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

silent. She hadn't expected Charlotte to

big deal of her identity or acknowledge her

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

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

looked straight at Natalie. His gaze was hard to read, yet they seemed sincere. She

really owe no

head. For the first time, she could

and dutiful. You were caught in this

something is wrong, but they don't want

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

not a life coach. I'm just stating the facts

suddenly seem so kind, and it feels odd

let out a faint smile. "So, in your mind, am I

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

"Let's eat," he said.

"Alright."

the meal quietly, and Grace did

Natalie could not shake a

had seen right through her. She could not stop thinking about

all these years. She

could not completely reject the kindness she had received just because Grace had not prevented Diana from using her as a walking blood

so, this matter remained like a thorn lodged in her heart, growing more frightening the

for good and never go back to work there. She

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

especially quick to act. As soon as they heard

now and invest with Natalie because they believed they could