The Heiress Nobody Saw Coming

Chapter 543

Chapter 543 Charles' Passing

Sheldon let out a terrified scream. His legs gave out, and he collapsed to his knees.

William rushed inside. The moment he saw the scene before him, he froze in

shock.

"Someone help! Hurry! Hector, Nat, come quickly!" William shouted.

At that moment, Natalie and Marcus were on the fifth floor. She thought she heard someone calling her name, but the sound was fleeting and quickly faded.

Hector hadn't gone far. The moment he heard William's urgent cry, he sprinted toward the study.

"Hector, save Mr. Holden Senior. Quickly, Sheldon, call Marcus right now," William commanded without hesitation. His voice was swift and steady.

"Yes, yes," Sheldon stammered. He was too shaken to think. All he could do was follow orders.

His hands trembled as he fumbled with his phone. It took him several attempts to press the right buttons. When he finally got through, the moment he heard Marcus' voice, he broke down in sobs.

"Mr. Marcus, come to the study right away. Mr. Holden Senior, he..."

He couldn't finish the sentence.

The call abruptly ended.

On the fifth floor, Marcus grabbed Natalie's hand and bolted from the room.

He couldn't wait for the elevator and instead took the stairs, racing down with Natalie following closely behind. She didn't ask any questions, keeping pace with him the entire way.

When they arrived at the study, Hector had already finished performing emergency treatment. But it was too late.

Natalie immediately recognized it as the moment of lucidity before death. His final burst of life.

Marcus rushed to Charles' side. His eyes were bloodshot, and tears streamed silently down his cheeks.

make the most of this moment," Hector said softly, unsure of what to say, but he

cradled Charles

you would help plan out

without sound,

promised Nat and me. You can't go

lowered his head so that

I'm sorry," Charles whispered as tears slipped from his own eyes. "This is my fault.

you must live well. You and Nat must be happy. You must never hurt the one

has been a failure. A complete failure. But at least I have you. You're my best and most

but there was a gentle smile on his

ahead. I won't get to see you marry or have children.

sobbed uncontrollably. He shook his head vigorously,

the greatest joy and achievement of my life," Charles said, his gaze filled with love and pride. You're exceptional, and

Nat now. Her parents

people. Her brothers will

when I'm gone, you'll still have her, and you'll have Nat's family. They'll all love you. Knowing this, I can leave

his gaze to William. "William,

forward. "Mr. Holden

man. You and Charlotte are wonderful parents. I'm entrusting

William said, gripping his frail hand. For the first time in years, he used the name

have much time left," Charles said, his voice steady despite the tears

to do when you asked me to plan the engagement ceremony.

a hand over

has found Nat. That is enough for me. William, promise me. You and Charlotte, and Nat's brothers. Treat Marcus as your own. Love

I promise you, Marcus and Nat are together now.

him even better

"That's

trembling fingers reached up to wipe the

cry. You don't look good when

at Natalie. "Nat,

wiped his eyes and stepped aside. Natalie walked forward and knelt beside

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