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.

Holden, fancy meeting you

Snapping out of his thoughts, Marcus turned to find someone standing next to him. He hadn't even noticed her

isn't she? Look, Natalie. She's

to find a chance to greet her, but he had not had any luck. I

not as nosy as you,

home. Her future is something the

probably be evaluated by Aunt Charlotte and Uncle William. After

her to marry for alliances. You seem a little too

as his eyes

among stars, admired and surrounded by all. Don't you think so?" Celeste replied with

good woman is never left on the

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

be alone." Marcus rejected her invitation

headed downstairs. The moment she reached the first floor,

"Well?" he asked.

game. Aside from Marcus, look at all the men

of wolves eyeing their prey. It was pure admiration. After all, anyone attending the Walker

announce to the entire capital that the real Walker family heiress was none other than Natalie. Second, to pave a path

Natalie chose, this event was a gift of connections from

absence was Emma. She hadn't been invited at all, making it abundantly clear to everyone that she was no longer the Walker family's daughter. She wasn't even worthy of attending

the bandages were thin. She had even worn a

people alongside William

followed Lincoln around, meeting many of his company's executives. Eventually, Shawn found the opportunity to step forward and

already knew Shawn, when someone called for Lincoln, he left Shawn to accompany

"Ms. Walker."

Natalie was about to turn and look for Hector, she spotted

"Mr.