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.

thought. That sneaky housekeeper-was she working

was, they wouldn't stop her from

fifth floor, Natalie handed Marcus his

different evening gowns, each paired with matching heels and accessories. Her

simple and comfortable-a white chiffon blouse, black straight-leg pants, and flat sandals. She

bother changing her makeup or hairstyle. Even in casual attire, she looked radiant-someone

was waiting by the door. She met his gaze and said,

who had been glancing at something on his phone, put it

notice the transformation. In her evening gown, Natalie

in her casual outfit, like the girl next door. Except for one thing-her icy gaze. It was the kind of look that said, "Don't mess with

pulled Marcus out with her when it stopped on the

out the window," she said

pushed open a hallway window, slung her bag across her

rushed forward, only to see Natalie let go and leap straight from the second floor. He wanted to remind her how dangerous it was but she had landed smoothly on the lawn

up, she waved at him. "Mr.

Marcus fell silent.

asked, frowning. "Don't

Heights weren't the problem. He just hadn't expected her to pull

tossed his suit jacket down to her before following her lead. With a smooth jump,

said, leading

supposedly familiar with Walker Estate, you

with this place?" Marcus asked, his

about how you used to visit Emma all the time.

his tracks. "Who's spreading that crap?" he asked, his voice laced with irritation. "Me? Date

fuming as he barked, "Of all the ways to

reaction was so visceral it actually caught her off guard. For

a laugh. "I'll have Gorge look into it and figure out who started the rumor. Then you can deal with

one of the smaller paths. "I've already had a car arranged outside.

a deep breath, regaining his composure. "Fine. Let's just go. I'll drive. You've been

"Thanks," Natalie replied simply.

walked the rest of the way in silence, exiting through a hidden gate