The Heiress Nobody Saw Coming

Chapter 298 What Happens If She Goes to Amberton?

After Natalie whispered to William, she turned toward Marcus, who was sitting still. "Mr. Holden, it's time to rest."

"Ms. Walker, I'd like to talk to you for a moment." Marcus stood up. "Let's go to the balcony we were at earlier. The view is nice there, and the air's fresh."

"Alright."

Natalie agreed without hesitation. Their relationship was complicated

neither

fully friends nor entirely strangers. They cooperated well on certain things, though.

They made their way to the small balcony, and Mason seemed like he wanted to follow. However, Marcus turned and gave him a look-sharp and commanding. Mason stopped dead in his tracks.

"Uh... Nat, Marcus, I'm going to rest now. Don't stay up too late talking. It's been a long day."

Mason flashed a wink at Natalie, and she returned a reassuring glance. Only then did he leave.

"Mr. Holden, please sit." Natalie gestured to the chair, and Marcus sat down.

He then told Natalie, "You should take a seat, too"

"I'll make some tea," she said, standing up.

Since some ill-intentioned people were still in Walker Estate, she wasn't comfortable letting the helper handle things. Tea could easily be tampered with.

Soon, Natalie returned with a pot of tea. She poured two cups-one for Marcus and one for herself, then sat down. "What did you want to talk about? Oh, the helpers on this floor have all been sent away. We can speak freely now."

Marcus didn't answer right away. Instead, he called out, "Noah."

and took out a small device, beginning

raised an eyebrow but

on the balcony, and the device emitted a series of beeps. He pulled a small listening device from behind the tree and

device in front of him.

a move to touch the listening device. The atmosphere grew

I broke off the engagement before was because I was drunk. That

flickered as Marcus spoke, signaling

her eyes for

I can't bear to let you go.

reacting to Marcus' words. She knew these

Emma listening the authorities had already taken her away. If

had someone helping

Could it be Sky?

talk to Mr. and Mrs. Walker. We could restore our engagement." Marcus' eyes were fixed on Natalie, occasionally glancing at the device. "I really can't bear the thought

were the one who called off the engagement. Now you regret it? Things don't work like

called off the engagement when you wanted, and now you want to restore it? Do you think life is that simple? Do you think I'm someone you can summon and dismiss whenever you feel like

I'm going

"I'm sorry. The way I called off the

"Let go of Nat."

suddenly rushed in, pushing Marcus away. "You can talk all you want,

Natalie said, pulling Mason aside and pointing at the listening device on the

nodded, understanding the

couldn't help but smile faintly, then turned to Marcus. "Well, Mr. Holden,

said, stepping forward and grabbing her wrist again. "If you go to Amberton, I won't be able

words almost convincing. Natalie nearly lost her composure. How had she not noticed before how