The Heiress Nobody Saw Coming

Chapter 164

Chapter 164 Grace Moved Into The Holden Residence


Natalie's sudden thanks and apology caught Marcus off guard. Seeing her bowing, he quickly stood up and reached out to stop her.

"Ms. Walker, there's no need for that. I helped you because you helped me first. Otherwise, I wouldn't have bothered," he said.

Natalie smiled and nodded. "Alright, let's not dwell on anything unpleasant. Since we're already out at sea, I'll make the most of it."

"Sure," Marcus replied.

As they chatted, the chef had finished cooking, and the servers brought dishes to the table.

"This king crab is prepared three ways-steamed, salt and pepper, and garlic chili style," one server explained while setting down the plates.

"We also have steamed lobster, caviar, tuna belly sashimi, shrimp sashimi, prawn sashimi, grilled lobster with black pepper, baked lobster with cheese, grilled snapper, tender beef ribs, and truffle foie gras."

When the server finished introducing the dishes, Marcus waved him away. "Ms. Walker, please."

Natalie looked at the table piled high with seafood. Beyond the window lay the boundless ocean under a clear, vibrant sky. Where the sea met the horizon, it formed a dazzling line of brilliant blue. Her heavy mood lifted in an instant.

Marcus hadn't ordered wine, though there were various small desserts, mostly chocolates.

Noticing the familiar packaging, Natalie realized it was the same brand she had found in her room at the Holden residence.

"Ms. Walker, please."

"Thank you."

of them spoke

delay Natalie's trip to the hospital. Now that they were adrift at sea, he could decide when they

Marcus asked Elijah to bring over two fishing rods so he and

spent so much time alone with Marcus. Most

him place bait on the hook and cast his line with an easy, fluid motion —making a simple act look surprisingly

back when she was healthy, so Natalie knew the basic steps. She followed

a slow pace, so steady that she barely felt

caught a long, slender pink fish. He removed it and offered it to Natalie. "Ms. Walker,

Natalie blinked in surprise.

then tossed the

speechless. She hadn't said she didn't like it. She was just surprised he

then, Marcus' phone rang. He glanced at the

Charles asked in clear displeasure. "Grace is fine now. I'm bringing her back home. From now on, she and Natalie

"Grandpa, that

place is big enough. Don't tell me you're against setting aside a guest room and a few extra meals. Grace is my godsister and your god-grandmother. Even if

still alive,

for a moment. "Fine, Grandpa.

other houses anyway and could simply move

forgotten that Grace once encouraged Natalie to seduce him or even drug him. Any sympathy he

Walker, my grandfather took your grandmother back to

said calmly, "You didn't want anyone to know you're Dr. Elim. Your grandmother probably has

have already learned

"It's

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