The Heiress Nobody Saw Coming

Chapter 279 The Moon Among Stars, Surrounded By All

Charles carefully observed Marcus' expression. Seeing him at a loss for words and noticing no further change in his emotions, he finally believed him.

"You shouldn't just sit here alone. Go outside, mingle with the guests, and chat with them," Charles said. "There are plenty of young ladies here today. If you don't like Sophia or Natalie, take a look around. Maybe you'll find someone you do like."

He poked Marcus' leg lightly with his cane. "I am getting old. Sure, my health is better now, but who knows how long I have left? Do me a favor. Settle down, get married early, and let me hold my great-grandchild before I go. What do you say?"

Marcus sighed in silence.

In the past, Charles had used his poor health to pressure him into marriage. Even with his health improving, he was still pushing for it.

Some things just never change.

Yet, despite his recovery, Marcus didn't dare to provoke him. "Alright, I understand," he replied.

"Good, now go. You're still young. Resting is for us old folks."

Marcus stood up. "I'll head out then."

"Mm, go on."

Leaving the lounge, Marcus didn't take the elevator. Instead, he walked down the stairs. When he reached the second floor, he stopped at the railing and looked down.

Natalie had changed into a flowing feathered gown, custom-fitted to hug her figure perfectly. Tiny butterflies adorned the hem of her dress, their wings trembling slightly with her every step. As she moved, the delicate embellishments fluttered, as if they were truly dancing through a blooming meadow.

She stood in the crowd, accompanied by Charlotte and William, smiling elegantly as she conversed with the guests. In just a short while, she had already met a significant number of people.

Marcus remained on the second floor, his gaze unconsciously drawn to her. From the moment she appeared, holding onto Lincoln's arm, she had stunned him.

It was a man's admiration for a beautiful woman. But beyond admiration, an untimely memory surfaced in his mind, something from his past at Quinton Hospital.

He quickly and rationally shoved that memory aside, but his heartbeat had already quickened against his will.

fancy meeting you

next to him. He hadn't even noticed her arrival.

beautiful, isn't she?

with him. "Shawn had been trying to find a chance to greet her, but he had not had any luck. I actually think Shawn and Natalie would make a great match. What

not as nosy

just returned home. Her future is something the entire

Uncle William. After that, they will have Natalie meet them and

family doesn't need her to marry for alliances. You seem a

getting to him, but as his eyes swept over the men surrounding

quite right. Look at her. Natalie, the moon among stars, admired and surrounded by

good woman is never left on the market for long. The same goes for

in one smooth motion. "Mr. Holden, let's

prefer to be alone." Marcus rejected her invitation outright, his entire demeanor turning

The moment she reached the

"Well?" he asked.

you need to step up your game. Aside from Marcus, look at

to be fair, it was not the predatory gleam of wolves eyeing their prey. It was

to announce to the entire capital that the real

future Natalie chose, this event was a gift of connections from her

to everyone that she was no longer the Walker family's daughter. She wasn't even worthy of attending the

still injured, but thanks to the high-quality medicine, the bandages were thin. She had

new people alongside

around, meeting many of his company's executives. Eventually, Shawn found

Shawn, when someone called for

"Ms. Walker."

was about to turn and look

"Mr.