The Heiress Nobody Saw Coming

Chapter 176 A Complete Fallout

Charlotte's voice was firm and unyielding. The way she looked at Grace had completely changed. It was no longer filled with gratitude and respect but radiated undisguised disdain and hatred.

Grace stepped forward, her aging face alternated between pallor and a sickly green hue.

"Mrs. Walker, there seems to be some misunderstanding between us. Whatever it may be, today is my granddaughter's engagement party. She has fainted, so shouldn't we prioritize sending her to the hospital?"

Though Grace's complexion looked terrible, her tone remained calm, and her emotions were clearly under tight control.

"Victor, Diana, why are you two still standing there? Take Selena to the hospital."

"Yes, yes, we need to take Selena to the hospital!"

"There's no need for that," Hector said as he adjusted his glasses and stepped forward, each step deliberate.

"I'm a doctor myself. Mrs. Langley Senior's previous illness was treated at my private hospital, so you should trust my skills. If Ms. Langley's fainting isn't handled in time, it could become life-threatening. Mr. Langley, Mrs. Langley, please step aside. I'll take care of the emergency treatment."

As Hector spoke, Timothy and Mason also stepped forward. Lincoln, the award-winning actor and megastar, chose not to appear openly. Instead, he stood inconspicuously among the crowd, wearing a mask and cap, quietly observing the scene.

"Don't be afraid, Nat." Hector smiled warmly at Natalie. "You are no longer a child without a family to rely on."

Hector's words stunned Natalie. Her heart began to race uncontrollably. She had previously told Charlotte that she wanted to handle matters with the Langley family herself.

Charlotte had agreed at the time, yet here they all were. However, not everyone from the Walker family was present. For instance, Sky and Lincoln were absent.

public without your permission," William said,

lightly. "It's fine. After all, I had already

no longer needed

and William would even apologize if they upset her, never once using their parental status to demand submission or compromise. The Walker family's

hearing Natalie's words. She looked at her in

did you just say? You want to cut ties with the Langley family? Nattie, cutting ties with the Langley family means cutting

eyes. "Nattie, do you really... hate the Langley family

have every reason to hate your family and you?" Charlotte interjected, stepping in to shield Natalie from Grace's

I have already begun investigating what happened back then. Why was it that only your granddaughter and

the Langley family, so be it. But if we uncover any link to you, don't blame us as

striking resemblance to Natalie made her

her heart. Standing protectively in front of her, Charlotte's

know you love her, but don't I, her grandmother, love her too? I don't understand why Nattie suddenly doubts my love and sincerity," Grace said, her voice choking with emotion, her

me deeply. Nattie, do you also think, like everyone else, that I'm part of some conspiracy?"

from behind Charlotte, her gaze steady as

long pause, she finally spoke, her voice calm and deliberate. "Mrs. Langley Senior, do you remember? When

me.

that question unless I already had proof. When I asked, your response left me

She then turned to Selena. "Selena spread rumors about me. Mrs. Langley Senior, how do you plan

full support. When Selena was brought back to us, I knew nothing of the situation. At that time, didn't I protect you at

eyes reddened. "Nattie, I've always remembered the good you've done for me. Does the bond we've built over the years truly mean less

there's no need for me to

and the screen on the stage lit up

screen began