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."

stood up, gave a slight nod, and then turned to

Marcus had just vacated. "Mr. Wesley, you asked Connie to call me over. Is there something

Please look after Laura for me. She's not in the best health and still needs

her. "This card holds 20 million dollars. I know you've been involved in charity work, so consider this

with feelings of insecurity. She often doesn't eat or sleep well and fears she might transform into a monster one day

and Mr. Langton have healed her, I feel a sense

affectionately at Natalie. "Laura and I only have Marcus. Thankfully, you're Marcus' girlfriend. The Walkers are a large family with many children. Even though your five brothers

long as Marcus treats me well. We Walkers are fair people, and we cherish

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 with love, and my

he merely hoped she would

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

Noticing his silence, Natalie

I'll take Laura to my house for

so happens

friends and haven't met

for them to reunite. Our family home is likely the safest place for

back to attention and nodded quickly. "Okay, thank you,

Wesley. Is there anything else you need? If

shook his head. Then, he promptly slid the card back to

I've already been paid for taking care

Wesley's offer of the

my family once her health improves slightly. Until then, I

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.