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

to him. He hadn't even noticed her arrival. Celeste held a champagne flute in her hand, her lips curved into a playful smile.

is beautiful, isn't she?

greet her, but he had not had any luck. I actually

am not as nosy as you,

"This is not gossip. Natalie just returned home. Her future is something the entire family

probably be evaluated by Aunt Charlotte and Uncle William. After that, they will have Natalie

said. "The Walker family doesn't need her to marry for alliances. You seem a little too concerned, Ms.

grew colder. Perhaps it was Celeste's words getting to him, but as his eyes swept over the men surrounding Natalie, he felt an inexplicable frustration

right. Look at her. Natalie, the moon among stars, admired and surrounded by all. Don't you think so?" Celeste replied

added with a light chuckle, "A good woman is never left on the

she downed her champagne in one smooth motion. "Mr. Holden,

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

The moment she

"Well?" he asked.

step up your game. Aside from Marcus,

not the predatory gleam of wolves eyeing their prey. It was pure admiration. After all, anyone

two main reasons. First, to announce to the entire capital that the real Walker family heiress was none

this event was a gift of connections from her

been invited at all, making it abundantly clear to everyone that she was no longer the Walker family's daughter. She wasn't

were thin. She had even worn a pair

the crowd, meeting new people alongside William and Charlotte. After making the rounds, her parents let her

of his company's executives. Eventually, Shawn found the

someone called for Lincoln, he left Shawn to

"Ms. Walker."

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

furrowed slightly. "Mr. Sinclair, do