The Heiress Nobody Saw Coming

Chapter 228 Emma Kneels Before Natalie

Cindy hurriedly brought the suitcase forward, but her heart was full of disdain for Natalie. She could understand Emma bringing gifts for William, Charlotte, and their sons, but Natalie didn't deserve such kindness.

Natalie had returned to claim everything that rightfully belonged to Emma, yet Emma still chose to be considerate, bringing her a gift and treating her kindly.

To Cindy, this was utterly undeserved. Of course, Cindy didn't dare voice her thoughts aloud. Whatever Emma instructed her to do, she followed without question.

"Ms. Emma, here's your suitcase," Cindy said as she handed it over.

"Thank you, Cindy," Emma replied with a polite smile.

She unzipped the suitcase and began to take out the gifts one by one.

"This is for Dad, this is for Mom, this one is for Sky, this is Lincoln's, Hector's, Timothy's, and Mason's..."

Emma picked up the last gift with both hands and respectfully placed it before Natalie. "This is for Nat."

Emma then turned her attention to Olivia, who was standing nearby. "You must be Natalie's friend! I'm so sorry—I didn't know you'd be here today, so I didn't prepare an extra gift. Please forgive me. Let's add each other on Instagram, and I'll make it up to you next time."

"Thank you, but there's no need," Olivia replied politely.

She scrutinized Emma subtly, sizing up the fake daughter of the Walker family, who had taken Natalie's place for 20 years. Emma appeared more polite and composed than Selena, but appearances could be deceiving. Olivia wasn't about to judge Emma's character based on a few gestures of kindness.

"By the way, where are Dad, Mom, Sky, and Timothy?"

Emma noticed that Natalie wasn't accepting her gift. She didn't get upset but instead patiently placed it in front of her again.

you," Emma said with a warm

her act and simply replied, "Thank you, but I'm not your sister. Keep your gift. I

lip and

speaking like that? Ms. Emma is trying to be nice and treat you like family. She even brought you a gift! Instead of being grateful, you're being rude and

stormy. "Cindy, you're just a helper. Who do you think you are

collapsed to her knees, trembling. "Mr. Lincoln, I'm sorry, I was wrong. Please don't fire

long. Even if she hasn't contributed much, she's always been there

she quickly kneeled before Natalie. "Natalie, please don't blame

hand, but before she could reach it, Lincoln stepped in.

you hear Nat refuse your gift?

filled with tears as she looked at him

kneel before Natalie," Lincoln said as he

wrist and pulled her to her feet forcefully. "If people who don't know the situation see this, they'll think

his gaze landed on

in disbelief. She couldn't fathom what she had

had treated her the best, and Hector and Timothy had spoiled her too. Yet now, Hector,

Moments later, she returned with a plate

you," the helper said,

of Emma. "Ms. Emma, here are the shells for you to

helper under her breath. Natalie's lips twitched slightly as she glanced at Olivia, whose eyes gleamed with excitement, clearly enjoying

Hector meticulously polished his glasses. Neither of them showed

but he remained emotionless, staring back at her "Weren't you going to plead for Cindy?"

her lip,