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.

this moment," Hector said softly, unsure of what to say, but he had to say

carefully cradled

just promised us that you

without

Nat and me. You can't

his head so

his own eyes. "This is my fault.

You and Nat must be happy. You must never hurt the

I have you. You're

was a gentle

or have children. I broke my promise. That's my

sobbed uncontrollably. He shook his head vigorously, unable to make a

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

now.

people. Her brothers

from her illness. Even 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 without

he turned his gaze

hurried forward. "Mr. Holden

know you're a good man. You and Charlotte are wonderful parents. I'm

say that," William said, gripping his frail hand. For the first time in years, he used the name he had called him

I don't have much time left," Charles said, his voice steady

know what you were trying to do when you asked me to plan the engagement ceremony. But please forgive me. I truly cannot hold on

placed a hand

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

and Nat

even better than our own sons. Charles, don't

this, Charles exhaled softly. "That's all

trembling fingers reached up to wipe the

look good

look at Natalie. "Nat, come

and stepped aside. Natalie walked forward

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