The Heiress Nobody Saw Coming

Chapter 450 The Human Heart Is The Most Terrifying Thing

Marcus' voice was deep and magnetic, carrying an unmistakable weight of sorrow and suppressed anger.

Natalie knew how much he was struggling. If Charles had known the truth all along, then his actions were no different from Grace's.

What Marcus feared most was that his grandfather had known. Worse, he might have played a role in it.

She understood how that felt. She had trusted Grace, only to discover the ones who betrayed her the most were the very people she had relied on.

Wrapping her arms around his waist, she whispered, "Don't worry. I tested Grandpa Charles before. He isn't like Grace. Marcus, you won't become a second version of me."

Marcus gave a bitter smile. "You're trying to comfort me. Even if my grandpa wasn't directly involved, he must have known something. His silence is proof of

his guilt.

"He raised me himself. He understands me, but I understand him just as well. I believe he wasn't directly responsible, but the moment he found out my mom had been poisoned, he must have had his suspicions. Yet he never said a word. That's what pains me the most, Nat."

"Marcus, if he had told me from the start, our investigation would have been much clearer. But he kept silent. He was protecting someone," Natalie said.

She continued, "Cassie is his daughter. Grandpa Charles gave me a very expensive gift, and when I brought it home, my mother told me it had belonged to Mrs. Holden Senior."

Natalie analyzed calmly, "If Cassie really is the culprit, then it makes perfect sense that Grandpa Charles is covering for her.

"She is his and your grandmother's daughter. He may not love her as much, but he loved your grandmother. That love extends to Cassie. And your father loves your mother.

"Your grandfather loved your grandmother. Your father loves your mother. But what about Cassie? Did she ever have someo who truly loved her?"

Listening to Natalie's cool and steady voice, connecting it to everything he had uncovered so far, a clear theory began to form in Marcus' mind.

don't have enough evidence to accuse Cassie or force Grandpa Charles to admit anything yet. We have to keep digging. Marcus, don't be afraid. No matter how bad

reached up and pinched his earlobe. "I was lied to by Grace

suddenly caught her wrist. Her

layers, covering herself completely. The dark colors

then, after overhearing her conversation with Grace, he had completely misunderstood

Marcus wanted nothing more than to slap himself awake. What an idiot he had

bearable, and it's all in the past. Marcus, do you sit around feeling guilty all the

pressed his lips together, silent. Instead, he lowered his head and kissed the back of her hand as if handling the most precious thing in the

I

It's over now. Let's focus on what is ahead." Natalie didn't dwell on

"Alright."

assist Mr. Langton. You should keep investigating the truth." "Understood." He squeezed her fingers. "Nat, thank you. You

hair. Seeing this,

the beginning, I

without you, Mr. Langton wouldn't be treating her. Nat,

"Alright, alright, you're getting too sentimental. Get back

"Alright."

Reluctantly, Marcus left.

out a

let out a slow breath. For some reason, she couldn't shake the feeling

when

Being betrayed by someone

remembered the day she learned the truth about her years with the Langley family. Grace had orchestrated everything, playing the role

completely shattered. She couldn't understand how someone could

same as Grace, if he had always known,

"Get in here, brat."