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

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

she? Look, Natalie. She's right over

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

face darkened. "I am not as

is not gossip. Natalie just returned home. Her future is something

age will probably be evaluated by Aunt Charlotte and Uncle William. After that, they will have Natalie meet them and see if there is a

is only 20," Marcus said. "The Walker family doesn't need her to marry for alliances. You seem

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 rising

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

never left on the market for long. The same goes

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

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

moment she reached the first

"Well?" he asked.

to step up your game. Aside from Marcus, look at all the men around

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

main reasons. First, to announce to the entire capital that the real Walker family

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

all, making it abundantly clear to everyone that she was no longer the Walker family's daughter. She

injured, but thanks to the high-quality medicine, the bandages were thin. She had even worn a pair of silk lace gloves

people alongside William and Charlotte.

company's executives. Eventually, Shawn found the

she already knew Shawn, when someone called for Lincoln, he left Shawn

"Ms. Walker."

to turn and look for

slightly. "Mr. Sinclair, do you need