The Heiress Nobody Saw Coming

Chapter 479 Someone Has to Pay the Price

Without a moment's pause, Marcus nodded and poured tea for Wesley. "Father, I accept all your conditions. Rest assured, I won't mention anything to Mom."

"Excellent," Wesley said. "I didn't think our discussion would flow so well."

The moment he stopped talking, Wesley's eyes reddened. "For all these years, even though I've gone with your mother to every possible doctor, it's my fault she's endured so much pain.

"I've failed as a husband and as a father. Now that I've consented to divorce your mother, it's time for me to take the necessary steps."

"Father, please be careful. Mom wouldn't want anything bad to happen to you." Marcus gazed intently at Wesley.

From their exchange, Marcus understood his father's intentions. Still, he didn't attempt to dissuade him. In this situation, someone needed to bear the consequences, and that person had to be the one pulling the strings-Cassie.

All he could do was urge Wesley to avoid endangering himself and not risk his life for someone as treacherous as Cassie.

Marcus made sure there were people discreetly watching over Wesley and ready to step in when needed.

"I understand, Marcus. Thank you."

"Of course, Father. We're family." Marcus lifted the teacup and finished the tea in one swift motion. "I'm planning to marry Natalie. I hope that when the wedding takes place, you and Mom will be there to bless Natalie and me."

"Alright, I promise you." Wesley's eyes welled up with tears. Hearing his son's words, he felt more determined to value his life as he pursued his desires. "Thank you, Marcus."

"If there's nothing more, Father, I'll head back now."

"Go on. I'll stay here a bit longer."

gave a slight nod,

seat Marcus had just vacated. "Mr. Wesley, you asked Connie to call me

in the best health and still needs time to fully recover. I can't rely on

card in front of her. "This card holds 20 million dollars. I know you've been involved in charity work, so consider this payment for taking care

with feelings of insecurity. She often doesn't eat

that you and Mr. Langton have healed

a large family with many children. Even though your five brothers might put

don't have to worry as long as Marcus treats me well. We

had anticipated what Wesley was about to say, she added, "And rest assured, as long as Marcus is with me, I will ensure he never experiences any hardship. My parents will shower him

from her; he merely hoped she would look

by a man to a woman's parents? Wesley found himself questioning his own intentions for

Noticing his silence, Natalie

I'll take Laura

just so happens that

and Laura are good friends and haven't met in years. It's

reunite. Our family home is likely the safest place

to attention and

Mr. Wesley. Is there anything else you need? If not, I'll get back

slid the card back to Natalie. "Nat, take the card.

already been paid for taking care of Laura's health," Natalie

a soft smile, declining Wesley's offer of the bank

now. I'll bring Laura back to my family once her health improves slightly. Until

Wesley replied earnestly, pressing the card into her hand. "Please take this. Consider it my donation to your charity efforts. When you and Marcus eventually marry, I will prepare a separate gift for the occasion. You