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."

Natalie was independent by nature. Since she

careful

and Sheldon take care

go do what you need

"Alright. Goodbye, Grandpa Charles."

"Goodbye, Nattie."

parted ways with Charles and took

Sky's assistant, Kayla,

Kayla's heels clicked sharply against the floor as she led Natalie to Sky's

you here today?" Sky

it down without drinking. "I just came to let you know that I've completely severed ties with

tugged at Sky's lips. "Good.

brief pause, he added, "Nat, let me

a moment

least I can do. Why are you even thanking me? Give

up his tasks. Once his computer was shut down, he stood

"Alright, Nat. Let's go."

"Okay."

got into the

know a great restaurant. The food is excellent, and

just give me the address, and I'll have

the location, and the driver responded respectfully before heading toward Silver

"Nat, your welcome party is just a few days away. I had a gown custom-made for you. After lunch, let's

Mother have already prepared everything, but your brothers, me included, also

"Alright. Thank

accept

"Great!

you also

and car I got you?

last time, and honestly, I was a

a moment before slowly nodding. "Alright.

so formal with me,"

authoritative air he carried disappeared in

pause, he casually added, "By the way, Emma asked for your contact information. Would you be

Sky, it was

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

wasn't sure how Natalie felt

and now that you're home, having an older sister to keep you company might not be a bad

even know Emma's exact birth date, yet you call her

you think that's a bit inappropriate?" Natalie's calm voice

the air.

momentarily stunned

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

on the