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,

nodded lightly. "It's fine. After all, I had already made up my

needed

always been overt, bold, and domineering. She and William would even apologize if they upset her, never once using their parental status to demand submission or compromise. The Walker family's love and protectiveness were a stark contrast to Grace's so-called

hearing Natalie's words. She looked at her

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

face was wounded, tears glistening in her eyes. "Nattie, do you really... hate the Langley family so much? Do you hate me

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

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

we uncover any link to you, don't

icy, and each word was laced with frost. Her striking resemblance to Natalie made her cold and menacing presence even

warm current flow through her heart. Standing protectively in front of her, Charlotte's maternal love overshadowed anything

understand why Nattie suddenly doubts my love and sincerity," Grace said, her voice choking with emotion, her face etched with

deeply. Nattie, do you also think, like

out from behind Charlotte, her gaze steady as

and deliberate. "Mrs. Langley Senior, do you remember? When you visited the Holden family that day, I asked if you had ever hidden

me.

unless I already had proof. When

then turned to Selena. "Selena spread rumors

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

good you've done for me. Does the bond we've built over the years truly

that so? If that's the case, I suppose there's no

and the screen on the stage lit up again. Taking

began playing a