The Heiress Nobody Saw Coming

Chapter 647 One Side Holds Joy and Celebration the Other Is a Pit of Misery (Part 1)

Sheldon stood with a faint smile on his lips.

"Cassie, don't be so down," he said. "In three days, it will be Mr. Marcus' wedding."

He continued, "Plus, do you know where we are? International waters. No laws. No oversight. We'll just drift here for a few days. Every morning you'll wake up to the ocean. Isn't that nice?"

"You're insane!" Cassie spat. "You really are. You're a lunatic, Sheldon. If my father knew the kind of madman he chose as his butler, he'd hate you with everything he had."

"Your father?"

Sheldon laughed. A low chuckle at first, then rising steadily until it turned into a full burst of laughter.

"Your father is that man out there, the one your mother had an affair with. He wasn't Mr. Holden Senior. So don't even try to associate yourself with him.

"You should change your name, really. But then again, it doesn't matter. After you're dead, your body will be tossed into the ocean. The fish will pick your bones clean. So what does it matter? Make the most of the time you have left."

With that, he turned and walked into the cabin.

Outside, his men slashed shallow cuts across Cassie's body. Then they hoisted her up by ropes and lowered her, upside down, into the sea.

The moment the salt water touched her wounds, pain tore through her like fire. Her entire body trembled uncontrollably.

They watched the time. Every five minutes, they pulled her up and dropped her back in on repeat. Eventually, she passed out from the pain.

Once she lost consciousness, they hauled her up and had the accompanying doctor treat her wounds just enough to keep her alive. They weren't going to let her die so easily.

Three days later, Marcus and Natalie's wedding took place at the Holden Grand Hotel.

The day before the ceremony, both the bride and the groom returned to their respective family homes. Early in the morning, Natalie was woken up by Olivia and Connie.

Charlotte had arranged for one of the top styling teams in Dithoria to style Natalie on her big day. The moment she got up, the preparations began.

There were

Some were designed by Natalie herself, others by Nouvelle

begin with. Her skin glowed. Once the makeup and dress were on, everyone around her was left

Connie, both dressed in bridesmaid gowns,

so beautiful," Olivia

is. I never thought I'd live to

Natalie for years. She had seen

and combat boots. She didn't even own a skirt, let alone something soft or

Gone was

wasn't heavy, but the difference was clear. She looked softer, more refined. It was

have a little something to eat,"

patiently for her groom

vanilla cupcake topped with

days be

Her eyes were already misting

"Sweetie, even though you're

a married daughter is like water thrown out. Your room will always be here. And the family inheritance will always

wipe her tears. "I've been dreaming

the cupcake. It was light, sweet, but not overly rich. Her heart

said. "I can come back whenever I want. Marcus and I already talked. If you and Dad ever

to take the empty plate. "I'll

"Thank you, Connie."

to thank me, Ms. Walker. Come on,

afraid she'd break down if

of celebration, but her tears wouldn't stop. Her heart was too soft, too easily

and she knew

most of today. If you need anything, ask Gorge. He'll be with you

and nodded. "Of course, Ms. Natalie. I'll be by your