The Heiress Nobody Saw Coming

Natalie pulled Olivia up to the fifth floor and into her massive bedroom.

Even though she had not been home much lately, Charlotte had made sure the space was cleaned daily and kept fresh with a new bouquet of flowers every morning. She even had them rotate the types to brighten Natalie's mood whenever she returned.

"Alright, Olivia. Spill it. When did you start dating Mason?" Natalie asked as she dragged Olivia onto the bed.

She grabbed the remote, closed the blackout curtains, and randomly put on a movie in the background. "We haven't had a good catch-up in forever. Tonight, we're making up for it."

"But before we dive into me and Mason, what's going on with you and Marcus?" Olivia asked as she leaned back against the headboard with a mischievous smirk.

"I still can't believe you two ended up together. That jerk was awful to you in the beginning—and let's not forget he literally called off the engagement. So, has he proposed again or not?"

Natalie tapped her forehead. "I didn't even think about that. There's been way too much going on, one thing after another, and none of it has been the kind of stuff that makes you feel good."

She continued, "And honestly, it's kinda my fault. I got drunk and started getting handsy with Marcus. You know that face of his—it's hard to resist touching. And let's be real, his body isn't too bad either. But no, I haven't slept with him yet."

She grabbed a bar of chocolate, unwrapped it, and broke off a piece for Olivia. "Here, try this. It's a really good brand."

Olivia grinned. "I know. Your brothers literally bought them and gifted them to you."

"I wish I had a brother like that," she added with a sigh. "But hey, I still managed to land Mason. Even if I'm a little older than him. Actually, I'm older than you too."

Olivia let out a breathy laugh. "Honestly, I had a little crush on Lincoln at first-but not in a romantic way, I swear. You know how he is; a top-tier celebrity, crazy talented, ridiculously good-looking. I'm a model, but I've always admired people who are driven and accomplished.

"So naturally, I was drawn to Lincoln, but more in a 'fangirl respects the icon' kind of way. As for how Mason and I started... Do you remember your welcome party- the big family one?"

Natalie nodded. "Yeah, I remember." Her eyes widened as she gasped in disbelief. "Did you guys start even back then? Olivia! Do I even know you? You sneaky little thing! So you've been hiding this from me the whole damn time?"

Olivia giggled and reached over to cover Natalie's mouth. "Calm down! A lady shouldn't speak like that! I mean, it all started because I got a little handsy too... I touched Mason's abs."

Natalie peeled Olivia's hand off her mouth and gave her a knowing look. "And that's when you discovered... athletes hit different, huh?"

face with both hands. "Yeah.

too familiar. Curious, she asked, "So...

Marcus are. Mason

"How thrilling are we

come on. We've been best friends since we were little, but are you sure you

brow. "Oh, then I guess I'll just cut him out of my life starting

more ruthless than anyone else. After knowing her for so many years, I really should've

going. "And Olivia, you're the one who said it was something thrilling. You got me all curious, then turn around and say it's private? Seriously, you think

fail to control my hands, but I also ran

that her eyes crinkled up. She reached out and hugged Olivia,

I've been so exhausted lately. Lying here with you, just talking like this... it feels like something from another life. Grandpa Charles passed away,

around. Now, she's working long shifts at the hospital, trying to make up

as she massaged Natalie's temples. "Everything's over now-those messy, chaotic things. You can finally relax and take a

"Something isn't right," Natalie

willingly cooperated, which helped take down

as a key informant

be

have gotten

did.

right with me."

really think you're worrying too much," Olivia countered calmly. She did

wrong about Kenton being sentenced

horrible, unforgivable crimes. If he hadn't faced justice, how could all the

had to admit

stressing yourself out. He's already gone, and bad people deserve their fate. The only unfair thing is Grace getting an easy death, just slipping away in

wide open," Natalie mumbled quietly,

someone she thought genuinely cared about her, someone she considered her

before dying," Natalie explained. "But Victor hired an actress who bluntly revealed

of her daughter, only to learn just before dying