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."

appeared and took out a small

raised an eyebrow

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

device in front of him. Natalie and Marcus exchanged a glance. Both understood

move to touch the listening device. The atmosphere

low voice. "Natalie, the reason I broke off the engagement before was

Marcus spoke,

with her eyes for

go to Amberton, what will happen to me? I can't bear to

these were just lines an act for the person

it wasn't Emma listening the authorities had already taken her away. If she had orchestrated this, she wouldn't be able to hear what was

meant Emma had

Could it be Sky?

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

her silence. "Marcus, stop being so clingy. You were the one who called off

it? Do you think life is that simple? Do you think I'm someone you can summon and

door. "I'm tired. I'm going to bed. If

wrist. "I'm sorry. The way I called

"Let go of Nat."

pushing Marcus away. "You can talk all you want, but keep

Natalie said, pulling Mason aside and pointing at the

nodded, understanding

giving a wink. Natalie couldn't help but smile faintly, then turned to Marcus. "Well, Mr. Holden, that's enough.

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

her composure. How had she not noticed before how