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.

she working for Emma? Sky? Or someone

it was, they wouldn't stop her

the fifth floor, Natalie handed Marcus

several different evening gowns, each paired with matching heels and accessories. Her makeup had been carefully tailored for each outfit, ensuring she looked stunning no matter

flat sandals. She threw on a lightweight cardigan and grabbed a small crossbody bag to complete the

casual attire, she looked radiant-someone who'd stand

was waiting by the door. She met his

his

couldn't help but notice the transformation. In her evening

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

the elevator, but Natalie pulled Marcus out with her

out the

pushed open a hallway window, slung her bag across her shoulder, and hoisted herself onto the

to remind her how dangerous it was

at him.

Marcus fell silent.

asked, frowning. "Don't tell me you're

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

jacket down to her before

said, leading the way across

"for someone who's supposedly familiar with Walker Estate, you

this place?" Marcus

used to visit Emma all the time. They said you two went

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

the ways

actually caught her off guard. For someone

have Gorge look into it and figure out who started the rumor. Then you can deal with them however you

smaller paths. "I've

just

"Thanks," Natalie replied simply.

rest of the way in silence, exiting through a hidden gate in the estate's