The Heiress Nobody Saw Coming

Chapter 241 Rejected

"Alright. Let's go for a walk," Natalie said, standing up. "Olivia, wait here for me."

She added, "Mr. Holden, would you like to join us?"

"Sure."

The three of them left the villa. Emma remained in place while Olivia chuckled, slowly sipping her coffee.

Emma dug her nails into her palm but then nonchalantly sat back down. "Olivia, I heard you plan to join Lincoln's entertainment company. Is that true?" she asked. "Emma, I heard Mr. Sky is looking for your biological parents. Is that true?" Olivia retorted.

Emma was stunned-Olivia had brought up the one thing she didn't want to hear. "I'm not feeling well, so I'm going back to my room to rest," she said, standing up quickly and leaving the living room to return to her room.

Olivia sneered. What was Emma playing at, acting innocent? She had seen that resentful look in Emma's eyes last night.

She stood up with her coffee and gazed out at the floor-to-ceiling window.

...

Natalie and Sophia walked side by side, with Marcus a few steps behind them.

After a short distance, Natalie spoke first. "Ms. Sinclair, if you have something to say, just say it."

"Ms. Walker, may I call you Nat?" Sophia asked, her face pale and her voice barely audible.

Natalie nodded. "Sure, it's just a name anyway."

"I don't know if Marcus has mentioned my situation to you," Sophia continued, biting her lip and struggling with what to say. Still, she needed help with this and couldn't hide it.

might think. He hasn't mentioned anything about you to me. The thing is, I'm

other. Still, I ended up pregnant during our relationship, and it's not even his child. To

your good friend treated Mr. Holden Senior's illness. I was wondering if you could help me by asking her to

don't mind if you tell Sky. After all, I messed up first, so I deserve

you? My friend already turned you

she's already refused, even if I speak to her, I can't

but her attitude left no room for negotiation. Sophia's request had been reported by Connie, who had received it from an email channel Cassie had

surgery, but it still involved ending a small life— which, given Natalie's past as a doctor, felt like killing. She didn't want to do it, so

hadn't expected Marcus to bring Sophia to the Walker

Sinclair, does the father of the child know you're pregnant

Sophia in such a bad state, she thought the child might not even need an abortion if

this way.

long while before slowly shaking her head. "No. I don't know how to tell him. Nat, thank you

turned to look at Marcus. "Marcus,

and their gazes met calmly. Neither showed emotion, so it

to look away. Marcus' intense gaze felt almost

disappointed. Still, she didn't want to push Natalie too hard. After all, they didn't know each other well, and asking for help at the

you. I hope you can forgive my rashness today." She took a few

way, be careful of Emma." Sophia glanced around, then warned

I understand. Thank you," Natalie replied, adjusting Sophia's coat. "Actually, babies can sense things. Some babies

want or expect

they will find a way

keep the baby. But if you do decide on an

you can go through alone. The baby's father

after hearing that. "What you said is similar