The Heiress Nobody Saw Coming

Chapter 524 Interrogating Charles

Charles did a quick mental calculation. The total value of the two lists William and Charlotte prepared for Natalie and Marcus was close to eight billion dollars.

With the Walkers going all out like that, the Holdens could not afford to fall behind. So, Charles immediately called Sheldon over, and the two began discussing what assets they should gift the couple.

William and Charlotte exchanged a satisfied glance. As long as Charles stayed at the Walker residence, it did not matter when Natalie and Marcus showed up.

"Mr. Holden Senior, have some tea and fruit first. There's no rush. We can take our time working out the details together," Charlotte said warmly.

Charles replied firmly, "That won't do. You've already prepared everything, and we've got nothing on our end. If people found out, they'd think I neglected Nattie."

He asked William for a laptop, a pen, and a notepad, then began going over his personal assets. Wealth did not come with you when you were born, and you could not take it with you when you died.

Charles had lived a long life and enjoyed more than enough luxury over the years. Every penny he owned would eventually go to Marcus, his only grandson. As long as Marcus and Natalie were happy, he did not care about the rest. He would give them everything.

As for Wesley and Cassie? They could do whatever they wanted with their lives— or ruin them. He was done caring about those two, especially Cassie. After everything she had done, it was a miracle he had not disowned her publicly.

William and Charlotte sat quietly, sipping their tea as they watched Charles work with surprising seriousness. Time ticked by, and no one knew how long it had been before Charles finally finished listing out the assets he wanted to gift the couple.

Right then, Marcus, Natalie, and Hector stepped through the mansion's front gate. "Dad, Mom, I'm home," Natalie called out, her calm voice carrying through the air.

Charlotte immediately stood and rushed toward Natalie. "Come here, my sweetheart. Let me look at you. Have you lost weight while you were away?"

She pulled Natalie into a tight hug, then stepped back to examine her carefully. Her eyes welled with concern. "You look thinner... and a little tanner. Have you been running around outside too much?"

Natalie shook her head. "Not really, Mom. You're just seeing things."

"No, I'm not," Charlotte argued.

was that Natalie had just been busy treating Laura and had not been getting much sleep. But it was nothing as dramatic as Charlotte

could not help but feel guilty. Even so, she did not want to hold Natalie back by forcing her into the role of some pampered heiress, living like a doll behind locked gates. Letting her go out into

themselves to clip Natalie's

reunion settled down, Marcus stepped forward politely.

said with a wave of her hand. "How's your mom doing?

nodded. "Yes. She's still recovering, but once she's fully healed, she can return to

said, patting her chest

learned the truth about Laura's condition, Charlotte had been worried about her. But that worry eventually led

Charlotte never brought it up. All she cared

want to rest in your room for a bit?" Charlotte

right there, dragging a dejected

And have the staff members clear out

without asking a single question, immediately

minutes, Charlotte, William, and every staff member had disappeared from the living room, leaving the space silent and charged with tension. Marcus, Natalie, and Hector sat across from Charles and Sheldon without

her head lowered, seated next

Charles," Natalie

jolted, clearly startled by her voice. The moment he saw Natalie's and Marcus' serious

even get here

slight nod. "Mr. Holden Senior, what about this young lady? Funny

he visibly shuddered. The moment he saw her, only one thought struck him—she looked too

Holden Senior. I'm Charlene Jenkins," Charlene said softly, beating

Charles replied, his voice unsteady. He stared at her, lips twitching. He had so

but piercing, "Grandpa, this is Ms. Jenkins... I'm guessing

know someone survived.