The Heiress Nobody Saw Coming

Chapter 190 As He Wished, Returning the Engagement Gifts

When Charlotte heard Natalie's firm response, all her doubts disappeared.

This was perfect—her daughter wasn't the type to lose herself over some guy, unlike Emma, who had completely swallowed her pride for Marcus.

There were plenty of fish in the sea. If one wasn't fit, you simply moved on. Marcus wasn't the be-all and end- all.

"Alright," Charlotte said, her voice carrying a light laugh. "I'll talk to your dad, and we'll return the engagement gifts that the Holden family gave us back then."

She then said in a teasing tone, "Nat, I know so many great young men. Just pick one, and I'll set it up for you!"

"No need. I'm not interested in dating right now," Natalie replied, walking as she spoke.

She stepped outside the front door just as Marcus descended the stairs. He was dressed sharply in a perfectly tailored black suit, every detail meticulously in place, from his crisp shirt to his impeccably tied tie. His handsome face was as stoic and distant as ever, exuding an aura of cold authority.

Natalie hung up after she finished speaking to Charlotte. She glanced at Marcus and raised her phone, a wordless reminder for him to transfer her overtime pay from the night before.

Marcus opened his mouth to ask her what she meant, but before he could get a word out, Natalie turned and walked off without looking back.

"Mr. Holden," Sheldon said, suddenly appearing at Marcus' side, "do you know you kissed Ms. Walker last night?"

"What?" Marcus' eyes widened in disbelief. "Sheldon, mind your words."

"I have proof." Sheldon fearlessly pulled out his phone and showed him a photo. The image, taken at an angle, clearly showed Marcus pinning Natalie on the couch, looking for all the world like he was kissing her. Marcus' face darkened as he reached to snatch the phone, but the butler deftly dodged him.

"Mr. Holden, Mr. Holden Senior is waiting for you in the study," Sheldon said with a mischievous grin. "Looks like we might be celebrating some good news soon!"

mind racing. How did

waiting!" Sheldon called over his shoulder

humming with delight. When Natalie left earlier, she had even waved

Natalie would've hurled her phone at Marcus without a second thought, probably leaving

smirking, Sheldon followed Marcus into the study where Charles was

session and entered the room ten minutes later. Marcus had been working on

"Grandpa," he greeted respectfully.

serious. "They told me that Emma

his tone was calm, his face betrayed traces of lingering irritation. Natalie had warned him to stay composed after his treatments, and if he couldn't

reason to continue this engagement between her and you. They'll

Marcus said nothing.

didn't want to marry their daughter, and they've made it clear they don't

engagement gifts the Walkers

irritation shifted into a wry chuckte. "Wow, you're bold. Now that I'm on the mend

whatever you want?"

live a long and

I just want to see you settle down and start a family,"

Marcus remained silent.

sighed and opened a safe, pulling out several boxes of varying sizes and a stack of document envelopes.

engagement gifts

what did we give them?" Marcus asked as he

gifts to

and Mrs. Walker arranged this engagement. If they're returning the gifts, you should inform your mother, don't

Marcus said firmly. "I'm an adult. I know

him carefully. "Are you still

not," Marcus said, standing abruptly. "Grandpa, I need to head to the office. If the

could respond, Marcus left the study, cutting off