The Heiress Nobody Saw Coming

Chapter 163 Stall For Time

Natalie remained silent for a moment. She knew Marcus wanted to stall for time, and once again, he had to treat her to a meal because of it.

"Alright," she said, accepting his hospitality with a faint smile. "Thank you, Mr. Holden."

After all, she hadn't decided how to face Grace yet.

Marcus handed the file to Noah and led Natalie out of the reception room. When they left the Holden Group building, Elijah immediately drove a car over.

"Mr. Holden, Ms. Walker."

Wearing white gloves, Elijah opened the car door respectfully. Today, he was the driver.

Marcus gestured for Natalie to get in first. He followed, and they sat on opposite sides of the back seat, leaving a distance between them as if a great mountain lay in the middle.

Elijah was talkative, loved gossip, and enjoyed pairing people up. He had witnessed plenty of women who tried to throw themselves at Marcus, but this was the first time he saw a woman like Natalie, who seemed eager to keep her distance from him.

Right away, Elijah felt Natalie and Marcus were a perfect match. Besides, it seemed Natalie was the first woman Marcus didn't reject outright.

Looking back on Emma from before or Selena, who had shown up in Balford, Marcus practically wanted to strap on a helicopter rotor and fly away at the mere sight of them.

Elijah stole several glances in the rearview mirror while he drove, but before he could get a good look, the privacy partition rose.

"Focus on driving," came Marcus' deep voice from behind the panel.

Elijah hurriedly concentrated on the road. However, the car moved at a slow pace. Noah had told him beforehand that Marcus wanted to delay Natalie's arrival at the hospital. Therefore, he should drive slowly, and if their dining destination was far, that was even better.

By the time Elijah drove the car all the way to the pier, an hour and ten minutes had passed. Even before Natalie could exit, the car rolled onto a ferry.

glanced at Marcus. He offered a casual explanation, "We'll

they afraid she would run away the

Walker, you don't

I don't mind,"

was already on the ferry. Saying she minded

Marcus said with a smile. "I've made the arrangements. We'll go out to sea and catch

"Alright," she replied.

the ferry left the dock, Elijah unlocked the car. He got out first, then opened the door for

Ms. Walker, please

"Okay."

Natalie realize the ferry Marcus had chosen was quite large, with four decks. They were currently

with a dining table and parasols. Several attendants stood by, ready to

dining area. The second deck is for recreation, the third has guest rooms, and the fourth is for private use," Marcus explained, guiding Natalie across the

speck of dust to be found. There was a public dining space

just the two of us and the staff?" Natalie asked, looking at

won't have to worry about anyone

"Got it."

sat in a spot next to a window. "Since

it a bit amusing that someone like Marcus, with all his wealth, could still talk about waste.

small bite to settle our

"Alright."

vibrate. Throughout the journey, it buzzed against her body,

a firm decision yet. In a

Holden, thank you," she said genuinely, glancing across at

don't need to thank me, Ms. Walker. If anyone should be grateful, it's me. You saved my grandfather's

his Adam's apple bobbing as he drank. His dark gaze

to try diving?" he asked.