The Heiress Nobody Saw Coming

Chapter 289 Anger and Cursing

"I'm feeling a little tired and need to take a break. If I haven't been the perfect host, I hope you'll forgive me," Natalie said, draped in Marcus' suit jacket.

The faint scent of gardenias lingered on the fabric. It struck her as odd since she distinctly remembered Marcus not having this scent the first time they met. But now wasn't the time to dwell on what cologne he used.

"Ms. Walker, please, rest!"

"Yeah, take a break! No need to worry about us."

The group of men around her, all acquaintances Lincoln had recently introduced her to, smiled warmly. Their polite and friendly teasing instantly lightened the atmosphere, making it easier for her to step away.

Natalie gave them a gracious smile, turning her head slightly to glance at Marcus. He nodded subtly, and the two headed upstairs together.

Once upstairs, Natalie pulled out her phone and dialed Hector's number.

"Hey, Hector," she said when he picked up. "Which hospital is Emma in right now?"

"She's at the Good Hope Psychiatric Center in Soutia," Hector replied in a low voice. "Why are you asking, Nat?"

"Just curious," Natalie said casually. "That's all. Talk later."

She hung up and turned to Marcus. "You know where Emma was transferred to, don't you?"

Marcus nodded. "Yeah. Hector asked me to help arrange some bodyguards, so of course I know."

"Then... should we pay her a visit?" Natalie asked, a sly smile curving her lips. She held her phone up as if checking her makeup, but she was really using the reflection to catch a glimpse of a shadowy figure lurking nearby.

"Sure," Marcus said without hesitation.

"Give me a minute to change. We'll sneak out through the back."

"I'll wait outside your room."

"Alright."

They stepped into the elevator together, and as they descended, Natalie's gaze flicked to the security camera. She smiled faintly, her expression unreadable.

sneaky housekeeper-was she working for Emma? Sky? Or someone

matter whose spy it was, they wouldn't stop her from

Natalie handed Marcus

paired with matching heels and accessories. Her makeup had been carefully tailored for each outfit, ensuring

something simple and comfortable-a white chiffon blouse, black straight-leg pants, and flat sandals. She threw on a lightweight cardigan and grabbed a

or hairstyle. Even in casual attire, she looked radiant-someone

she stepped out, Marcus was waiting by the door. She met his gaze and said, "Let's

glancing at something on his phone, put it away

walked, he couldn't help but notice the transformation. In her evening gown, Natalie had exuded a regal elegance-distant, untouchable, and utterly

in her casual outfit, like the girl next door. Except for one thing-her icy gaze. It was the kind of

pulled Marcus out with her when it stopped on the

out the window," she said

started, but before he could finish, Natalie pushed open a hallway window, slung her bag

the second floor. He wanted to remind her how dangerous it was but

waved at him. "Mr. Holden, come

Marcus fell silent.

she asked, frowning. "Don't

shaking his head. Heights weren't the problem. He just hadn't expected

to her before following her lead. With a smooth jump,

said, leading the way across

shoulder, "for someone who's supposedly familiar

you I'm familiar with this place?" Marcus

about how you used to visit Emma

his voice laced with irritation. "Me? Date Emma?

was fuming as he barked, "Of all the ways to insult someone, they

her off guard. For someone so composed and polished, Marcus

back a laugh. "I'll have Gorge look into it and figure out who started

smaller paths. "I've already had a car

just go. I'll

"Thanks," Natalie replied simply.

way in silence, exiting through