The Heiress Nobody Saw Coming

Chapter 505 The Walkers Never Offend Anyone

Natalie shook her head as she answered, "I've asked Mom about it when I was on the call with her at the hotel. She said we never made enemies, and since we've always been on good terms with the Holdens, no one would be reckless enough to cross us.

"Cindy had been by my mother's side since she was young, which is why she moved with them to Amberton. But back then, she wasn't married, and she definitely wasn't pregnant. So how was Emma born and switched with me?"

"There's only one possibility-Emma was born from another woman," Marcus added.

Natalie didn't state it outright, but Marcus caught on immediately.

"Well, that explains why Cindy was never pregnant yet still had a biological daughter who could be swapped with me on the day I was born."

She went on, "Mom told me that she and Laura had made a promise years ago. It just so happened that Laura got pregnant first, so you were born before me. But the engagement between our families still stands, just as planned. Before Cindy started working for my mother, she was just a worker from a small and remote town... Wait."

She suddenly thought of something. "Cindy's from Scarlet Hill."

"Scarlet Hill?"

Marcus' expression darkened slightly. "I'll have Ethan look into it right away."

"The notebook Selena gave me contains the names of multiple girls who were moved from Scarlet Hill."

A thought struck Natalie, and she immediately called the police department.

"Mr. Keller? I need you to send a team to Scarlet Hill right away. Have them check out the entertainment venues."

"What's going on, Natalie?"

She quickly relayed her suspicions, and within moments, the officers were on their way to Scarlet Hill.

"Laura and Wesley spent years searching for a cure, but when they finally gave up, they chose to settle down in Scartlet Hill. That's the only reason we ever had a chance to come here.

"Scarlet Hill is a well-known tourist spot in Amberton. The Walkers and Holdens were based in Dithoria. Under normal circumstances, they would have had no reason to visit here."

Natalie sighed. "Who could have imagined such a breathtaking place would be exploited as a human trafficking route?"

Marcus' expression darkened. "Nat, I have a bad feeling about this. Whoever is behind this is no petty criminal."

think it's

hesitation. "She's unhinged, sure, but she's rich. She doesn't like kids, but she's never been

doesn't add up. That means the mastermind must be from my grandfather's

do you think Grandpa

With our family's status, most people wouldn't dare to mess with us. That's what makes this all the more

from her room. Once we have it, we might get

a smile. "The tougher the challenge, the more rewarding the

agree. But right now, I just

left his mouth, Marcus closed the distance, kissing her before she

face slightly, melting into the

were soft, carrying a

strawberry candy she used to love as a

at it—he'd accidentally nip

didn't take long for him

men had a natural talent for

moment,

get married when this is over,

was low and husky, his breathing uneven. His

"Marcus, are you

piercing eyes never left her. "I can't wait to

then..." Natalie smirked. "I think I'll have to run

ahead. Do it however

Holden,

Walter, who had been silent until now, speaking

glanced out the window and realized they had

"Let's go!"

but before she could fully move away, a firm arm wrapped around her

twinkling, she asked, "Still not

Marcus admitted smoothly.

let's make it last a little

winding her arms around his neck as their