The Heiress Nobody Saw Coming

Chapter 330 Even More Determined to Go

Natalie clicked on the images of Scarlet Hill. Vast fields of scarlet poppies stretched out before her, their fiery red petals dazzling and captivating.

Tourists swarmed the area, capturing the breathtaking scenery with their cameras. The atmosphere was lively and bustling.

Marcus' biological parents weren't permanent residents of Scarlet Hill. It was just that when she had asked for information, their location had been traced there.

Coincidentally, she also needed to go to Amberton to investigate the whereabouts of Emma's biological parents. While she was there, she could visit Scarlet Hill to see if she could find Wesley and Laura.

After all, Laura and Charlotte had been close friends. Since Natalie bore such a striking resemblance to Charlotte, Laura would likely recognize her without any introduction.

Natalie tucked her phone away and turned to head back to the study when another notification chimed. She swiped her finger across the screen and opened

the message.

The sender was the same string of zeros, and the message contained only a single photo. In it, she was sitting across from Marcus, deeply focused on her drawing.

Natalie's heart skipped a beat. She glanced around, but the surroundings were eerily quiet, with no sign of anyone nearby.

She then looked toward the study, where the security cameras were clearly visible. However, this photo wasn't taken from a security feed. The angle and clarity suggested it came from a high-end professional camera.

Code Zero was like a ghost, appearing out of nowhere just when she was about to forget about them.

Natalie quickly tapped out a response. "Who the hell are you? Why are you watching me?"

Code Zero replied almost instantly, "I'm a friend."

Natalie frowned. What kind of friend lurked in the shadows, constantly monitoring someone?

She fired back, "You're not watching me in the shower or the bathroom, are you?" Code Zero replied, "I'm not that much of a creep."

Then another message followed. "Do not go to Scarlet Hill. Don't look for Wesley and Laura. Remember this."

Natalie's frown deepened. She had just received the information about Wesley and Laura's location, and now Code Zero was warning her not to go. She wondered who this person was and what their motive was for keeping such a close eye on her.

"Nat," Marcus interrupted.

Natalie quickly composed herself, deleting the messages. Now wasn't the time to trace Code Zero's location.

are you doing out here?" she asked,

was worried when you didn't come back, so I came to check on you,"

stepping closer. "Is everything

smiled. "Everything's fine. Let's

sketches, I'll be heading back," Marcus

you mentioned before that you wanted to visit Amberton,

"Yes."

"Great. Let's go together."

to keep her away from Scarlet Hill, then she was even more determined to go, and she was bringing Marcus with

of loneliness and sorrow she had seen on his face had stirred an inexplicable sense of

tried to stop Marcus from

she had saved him as a child,

was his. Given the current situation, Marcus was set on repaying her no matter what she thought. Instead of wasting

agree to let me go with you?" Marcus asked, studying Natalie with a probing

to go, would you really stay behind?"

for a moment, then

the point in arguing about it? Let's

replied, not pressing

of them returned to the table and continued working on

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9:00 pm. Throughout the process, Natalie finished off all the snacks and sparkling water the servants had brought. Since she was still hungry, Marcus had Sheldon bring dinner. The two of them ate together at the desk, facing each other

eating

Natalie packed up

and flashed Marcus a

it-her good mood made it impossible

thank you," she

Marcus replied, reaching

to swat him,

"I'm not drugged this time-I

scoffed but didn't

for today," she said, turning

you out," Marcus offered, following her as they

a warm glow over the courtyard. She carried a small black box in her

and polished, with a delicate gold lock that gleamed