The Heiress Nobody Saw Coming

Chapter 216 Worthy of the Gift from Charles

Not far away, Marcus sat at the dining table, sipping his coffee while scrolling his iPad.

His phone rested on the table beside him, silent and still.

Natalie subtly adjusted her compact mirror, angling it just right to catch the reflection of Marcus's phone. The screen remained dark-no notifications, no incoming calls.

She waited a little longer, but Marcus remained as composed and elegant as ever, exuding quiet confidence.

Had she been wrong?

"Nat?"

Connie approached, her gaze landing on the mirror in Natalie's hand. It was an unusual sight, Natalie had never done anything like this before.

"Connie, do you think this lipstick shade suits me?" Natalie asked casually, tucking the mirror away as if nothing had happened.

Connie leaned in to examine her lips. The color was a soft pink, subtle yet flattering, but she couldn't quite place the shade.

"Nat, which lipstick are you wearing?"

"Can't tell? It's a lip tint," Natalie smiled. "I'll try a different color next time."

"Sounds good!"

"By the way, is Grandpa Charles's medicine ready?"

"Yeah, it's done."

Natalie smoothly shifted the conversation and led Connie toward the latest batch of medicine to check its effects.

Lately, Charles had been turning in early and rising with the sun. In the mornings, he even had enough energy to step outside for some light exercise in the courtyard.

After his morning exercise, Charles would take a shower, change into fresh clothes, have breakfast, and take his medicine.

After resting for a while, Natalie would perform acupuncture on him.

With a balanced diet, better sleep quality, and a more structured daily routine, his life had become much more regulated than before.

The combination of treatment and moderate exercise significantly improved his health.

Once Natalie finished checking the new batch of medicine, she took Charles's pulse. After he drank his medicine, she performed acupuncture on him as usual.

Charles seemed noticeably more energetic after the session. He no longer dozed off

soon, right?" Charles asked with a smile as he

few more

Charles,

We wouldn't miss it." Charles chuckled, then added, "Oh,

"Yes, Mr. Holden Senior."

Sheldon returned with a large, beautifully wrapped box. "Mr. Holden Senior,

"Give it to Natalie."

Holden Senior. Ms.

the box.

"Go on, open it."

eyes, but

imagined that the godsister he once recognized could be so two-

conducting a secret investigation, Charles uncovered everything Grace had done-one betrayal after

Charles felt deeply unsettled.

trusted and cared for Grace, treating her

realize he had been deceived for

to Natalie, he felt both

wanted to do something for her, but now that she had

he could

to call off their engagement

Charles wanted to treat Natalie

it and take

"Thank you,

the coffee table, carefully untied the elegant silk ribbon, and lifted the lid. Inside was a shimmering evening

the gown

its flawless design a testament to the skill of a top-tier designer.

about 365 diamonds. The largest one,

a delicate, radiant pattern, each one catching the light in

its masterful cut and intricate design, the tiara looked almost too exquisite to belong

it on," Charles said

I know your parents have prepared plenty of expensive jewelry and gowns for your welcome

her was that this tiara had once been a token of love for

But now that the engagement had

didn't want Natalie to feel any

her and his grandson, but

wife would have been happy

thought, Natalie placed the gift box back in