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."

up, gave a slight nod, and

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

favor. Please look after Laura for me. She's not in the best

placed a bank 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 of Laura. Nat, I've already agreed to Laura's request for a divorce. I have some matters

feelings of insecurity. She often doesn't

healed

Marcus' girlfriend. The Walkers are a large family with many children.

me well. We Walkers are fair people,

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 with love, and my five brothers will keep him safe.

was taken aback by what Natalie said. He hadn't intended to extract a promise from her; he merely hoped she would look after Laura more attentively. How did the conversation shift to her assurances about

made by a man to a

Noticing his silence, Natalie

don't worry. I'll take Laura to my house for

It just so happens that

are good friends and haven't met in

reunite. Our family home is likely the

snapped back to attention and nodded

welcome, Mr. Wesley. Is there anything else you need? If not,

all." He shook his head. Then, he promptly slid the card back to Natalie. "Nat, take

already been paid for

smile, declining Wesley's

"I have things to attend to now. I'll bring Laura back to my family once her health improves slightly. Until then, I won't

this. Consider it my donation to your charity efforts. When you and Marcus eventually marry, I will