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.

We have to keep digging. Marcus, don't be afraid. No matter how bad things get, could they be worse than what I

and pinched his earlobe. "I was lied to by Grace for years.

her

time he saw her, she had been dressed in heavy layers, covering herself completely. The dark colors had made her seem older than she was, out of place

her conversation with Grace, he

back on it, Marcus wanted nothing more than to

heartache in his eyes, Natalie couldn't help but chuckle. "It was bearable, and it's all in the past. Marcus, do you sit around feeling guilty all

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

sorry. I was

matter. It's over now. Let's focus on what is

"Alright."

keep investigating the truth." "Understood." He squeezed her fingers. "Nat, thank you. You saved my grandpa. Now you're saving my mom. If it weren't for

Natalie raised her hand to ruffle his hair. Seeing

not skilled at dealing with Umbrahex. From the beginning, I followed his instructions step by step. If you want to be

wouldn't be treating her. Nat, thank

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

"Alright."

Reluctantly, Marcus left.

out a

For some reason, she couldn't shake the feeling that

when she

Being betrayed by someone close was a

Langley family. Grace had orchestrated everything, playing the role of the loving guardian while manipulating

she had been completely shattered. She couldn't understand how someone could fake such deep affection, maintaining the act for so

out to be the same as Grace, if he had always known, then Marcus' pain

"Get in here, brat."