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.

working for Emma? Sky? Or someone else

spy it was, they wouldn't

handed Marcus his

accessories. Her makeup had been carefully tailored for each outfit, ensuring she looked stunning no matter the

blouse, black straight-leg pants, and flat sandals. She threw on

Even in casual attire, she looked radiant-someone

stepped out, Marcus was waiting by the door. She met his gaze

at something on his phone, put

In her

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

out with

out the window," she

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

leap straight from the second floor. He wanted to remind her how dangerous it was

up, she waved at him.

Marcus fell silent.

the hold-up?" she asked, frowning. "Don't tell me you're afraid of

shaking his head. Heights weren't the problem. He just hadn't expected her to pull something like

hesitation, he tossed his suit jacket down to her before

said, leading the

know," she teased, glancing over her shoulder, "for someone who's supposedly familiar

this place?" Marcus asked, his tone

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

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

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

was so visceral it actually caught her off guard. For someone so composed and polished, Marcus had

into it and figure

headed toward one of the smaller paths. "I've

Let's just go. I'll

"Thanks," Natalie replied simply.

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