The Heiress Nobody Saw Coming

Chapter 471 Send the Body Back to the Maine Family

"Elijah, Lucy's dead. She killed herself," Noah said, his voice trembling as he struggled to keep his emotions in check. "I messed up what Mr. Holden asked me to do."

Elijah rushed into the room and saw Lucy's lifeless body on the floor. Then, he pulled Noah behind him, shielding him. He said firmly, "This is on me, not you. I'll explain it to Mr. Holden. Noah, don't be afraid."

Noah closed his eyes for a moment. After calming himself down, he replied, "Elijah, I'm not scared. I messed up, and I won't let you take the blame for me. I'm not afraid of Mr. Holden's punishment, so call him."

He had only panicked for a brief moment when he first saw Lucy's body, but he quickly regained his composure. "I won't touch the scene and just get Mr. Holden. Lucy left a suicide note, and whatever's in it must be important."

"Noah—" Elijah started, but Noah cut him off.

"Go," Noah insisted, his tone firm. "Elijah, we have to take responsibility. Don't put me in a position of disloyalty."

Elijah clenched his jaw and walked out.

...

Marcus and Natalie arrived about 20 minutes later. Upon seeing them, Noah immediately stepped forward to take the blame, his eyes red.

He said, "Mr. Holden, I've failed you. Please punish me. I shouldn't have left her alone. I gave her the chance to kill herself."

Marcus glanced at him but did not respond immediately. He walked over and picked up the suicide note. It was short, with only a few lines written.

"I'm sorry. I was wrong. I'll take my own life to atone for my sins and ensure no one else is burdened by my actions. Suicide is my only choice and my only way out.

"When I'm gone, please send my body back to the Maine family and let them handle my funeral. Perhaps those who attend will bring you unexpected answers. Signed, Lucy Maine."

"Mr. Holden, please punish me," Noah repeated, his head still hung low, unable to meet Marcus' eyes.

"There's nothing to punish you for," Marcus simply said. "Contact the Maine family and have Lucy's body sent back. Noah, I'm leaving this task to you again."

"Yes, Mr. Holden," Noah replied, his voice trembling but respectful.

don't want any more mistakes

Holden. I understand," Noah

she probably knew from the start that she couldn't escape. Even

matter-of-fact as she added, "She would've found a way to end her life

you." He had been worried Marcus would blame

all grown up together. He has no reason to distrust you and believe

to

Marcus nodded. "Yes."

don't blame yourself for Lucy's suicide. Even if she hadn't died, we wouldn't have

weight on his chest ease a little. "Yes,

replied, rubbing his temples. He motioned for Natalie to follow

if Lucy hadn't killed herself, she wouldn't have talked. Her suicide note,

at her. They

Ethan found anything on the

ago," Marcus explained. "Ethan's still looking, but it's like she disappeared into thin air. There's no trace

Lucy said her funeral should be handled by the Maine family and told us to watch for those who show up," Natalie

have a photo of Julie?" she asked

why?" Marcus replied, raising an

on the phone mentioning a brother, But it was so long ago, and I was young. I'm

a brother?" Marcus immediately pulled out

grandfather's

him,"

answered. "Grandpa,

Charles replied, his voice heavy with exhaustion. He was getting older, and the recent hypnosis session had drained him. "Marcus,

something Nat and I were talking about," Marcus

grew up in the Langley

fake as it was. If Grace really had a brother, wouldn't Natalie