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."

hide it from me. Aunt Charlotte was the first to notice and told me. Out of respect, I felt I should

Charlotte to tell Marcus that

her identity or acknowledge her

did to Mrs. Langley Senior that caused such a big reaction from her. Now

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

low, deep voice as he looked straight at Natalie. His gaze was

she really

she could

and continued, "Ms. Walker, you don't owe the Langleys anything. You're kind and dutiful. You were caught in this

done the same. Sometimes, people know something is wrong, but they don't want to expose

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

coach. I'm just stating the

you suddenly seem so kind, and it feels odd to

your mind, am I usually that

said something wrong," Natalie said, looking

"Let's eat," he said.

"Alright."

quietly, and Grace did

Natalie could not shake a feeling

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

was hard to deny that Grace's words and care toward her had been genuine all these years.

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

in her heart, growing more frightening the more she

and never go back to work there. She could already foresee what would happen to the Langleys in

of them told her right away they were going to

and Jack were especially quick to act. As soon as they heard

Natalie because they believed they could still make a profit