The Heiress Nobody Saw Coming

Chapter 276 Her Opening Dance Partner Is Marcus

Charlotte uploaded the pictures and then showed the post to Natalie. "Nat, I have posted it."

"Thank you, Mom." Natalie hugged her. "Do you think I'm too scheming and cruel?"

"What is there to worry about? Compared to Emma, my sweetie is practically an angel."

Thinking about how Emma had called to slander Natalie, Charlotte's eyes flashed with cold determination. It was time for Emma to be taught a lesson and to recognize her true place.

But not today. Today was Natalie's welcome party, and Charlotte wouldn't allow anything to go wrong.

She picked up her phone and called Hector. "Hector, make sure someone guards Emma's hospital room. She is not to take a single step outside, nor is anyone allowed to visit her. Especially Sky."

"Understood, Mother," he replied respectfully. "I have already given the orders. To prevent Sky from forcing his way in, I also borrowed a few men from Marcus."

Charlotte's gaze darkened at the mention of Sky's affection toward Emma. "Good move."

Marcus' people wouldn't follow Sky's commands. As for Marcus, he certainly wouldn't give in to Sky, either.

"Once everything is settled, come back home. Today is Natalie's welcome party, and the whole family needs to be present."

"Yes, Mother."

Charlotte hung up the call and gently ruffled Natalie's hair. "Nat, don't worry. I won't let anything ruin today for you. No one will dare cause trouble tonight."

"Thank you, Mom." Natalie's voice softened as she lifted her dress and twirled in front of the mirror. The dress shimmered under the light, glowing like a river of stars."

She was certain that the horse's rampage was connected to Emma, but Emma refused to admit it. Even Gabriel was adamant in his denial. Even when she and Marcus teamed up to probe for answers, Emma never let a single word slip

This only proved one thing. Emma had an incredibly strong mental fortitude. Or rather, she was willing to endure anything for the sake of wealth and status.

That was fine. Natalie would break her down completely, stripping away every last defense.

stay in the Walker family and enjoy their riches. Natalie had no objections

At that time, Sophia and Marcus had come to visit her. Because of that, Natalie would never let her go so

there was no emotional attachment at all would be a lie. That was why Natalie wouldn't

Once she confirmed that no one in the Walker family would protect Emma anymore, then

some of them still chose

had a recording. And so

hold her head up in the elite circles of

see, Natalie was making her stance clear. She was taking back everything

in the mirror,

locked her in a dark storage room overnight. Forget about wearing a beautiful dress; she hadn't even been given a

welcome party seemed to make up for the lost

should change out of this for now. I'll put it back on when the event

"Alright"

no objections. She had prepared multiple dresses for Natalie, and Charles had even gifted her

had sent were rare, luxurious collectibles. Natalie had shown them to Charlotte,

then get ready for styling. I

pinched Natalie's cheek affectionately. "Sweetie, if

way, has Emma tried calling or messaging you?" Natalie asked. Charlotte glanced at

"Don't worry, I won't go

might show favoritism, she promised without hesitation, "Once Sky finds her biological parents,

hospital. Sweetie, your

eyes reddened slightly at those words.

whatever you need to do," Charlotte said. "If you need my help, just ask. I am neither

nodded again, her usually steady voice trembling slightly. "I understand.

entertain the guests

"Alright."

Olivia come to keep you

"Okay."

with a tray of food.