The Heiress Nobody Saw Coming

Chapter 218 A Conversation Cut Short

Hector burst into laughter at his own joke. Seeing Natalie's expression of sheer exasperation, he reached out and ruffled her hair.

"I was just messing with you. But hey, if you think the plan is doable, I fully support

it. Mr. Holden Senior is getting old, so keep him happy. Just his inheritance alone would rake in a fortune."

Natalie was at a loss for words.

So now her dear brother was eyeing Charles' inheritance?

"Hector, I think... you'd look pretty good dressed as a woman," she said.

Hector tapped her lightly on the head. "Then, I'll dress up for you next time- guaranteed to make you fall head over heels."

Natalie was done.

Fine. She lost this round.

"Alright, alright, I was just joking. Look at you taking it so seriously." Hector chuckled, thoroughly amused. Natalie was nothing like Emma in terms of personality.

But that exasperated look on Natalie's face? Absolutely adorable.

Of course, Natalie wasn't mad. She was always composed, and emotionally steady. She didn't get worked up over jokes or trivial matters.

"Alright, Hector. I'm heading out now."

"Yeah, go ahead! Oh, and Nat, your welcome party is coming up soon. Mother went to Amberton yesterday, but she'll be back the day before the event."

"Got it. Thanks, Hector."

Natalie knew exactly what that meant. After their phone call, Charlotte must have rushed to Amberton to confront Diana.

Leaving Hector's office, Natalie met up with Charles, and they left the hospital together.

Charles's recovery had been going well.

She could end the acupuncture sessions ahead of schedule. From now on, his health could be maintained with medication alone.

In time, he wouldn't even need that anymore.

"Grandpa Charles, you and Sheldon should go on ahead. I need to stop by my place."

"Nattie, why don't you have a meal with us before you go?"

"There's no need, Grandpa Charles," Natalie politely declined.

She glanced at her phone to check the time. "I'll make sure Connie knows the exact dosage and schedule for your medication, so you don't have to worry."

was independent by nature. Since

be careful on

will. You and Sheldon take care on

it. Now go do what you need to

"Alright. Goodbye, Grandpa Charles."

"Goodbye, Nattie."

with Charles and took a

Sky's assistant, Kayla, greeted

as she led Natalie to Sky's office. She then served a cup

you here

the coffee cup, took a sniff, and then set it down without drinking.

a smile tugged at

brief pause, he added, "Nat, let me

a moment before nodding.

out for a meal is the least I can do. Why are you even

to his desk, efficiently finishing up his

"Alright, Nat. Let's go."

"Okay."

into the car, she mentioned she was in

great restaurant. The food is excellent, and the atmosphere is nice

give me the address, and

responded respectfully before heading toward Silver

gentle tone. "Nat, your welcome party is just a few days away. I had a gown custom-made for you.

everything, but your brothers, me included, also wanted to give you something. You can rotate

"Alright. Thank

her accept his gift,

smiled. "Great!

about you

car I got you?

honestly, I

hesitated for a moment before slowly nodding. "Alright. Thank you,

to be so

usual authoritative air he carried

asked for your contact information. Would you be okay with

was

she grew up, and now that Natalie was back, he figured it wouldn't hurt

how Natalie felt about

of your brothers are men. Emma is a girl, and now that you're home, having an older sister to keep you company might not be a bad

exact birth date, yet

that's a bit inappropriate?" Natalie's

the air.

was momentarily stunned

smiled, "You're right, that was my mistake. But you and

on the same