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.

wedding dresses had long been selected. There were eight in total, including

Zara. Some were designed by Natalie herself, others by Nouvelle Zara's top designers. Every piece was

Her skin glowed. Once the makeup

Connie, both dressed in bridesmaid

so beautiful,"

really is. I never thought I'd live to see this day," Connie

had

then, Natalie wore black tactical jackets, cargo pants, and combat boots. She didn't even own

Gone was the somber young woman who smiled so rarely. In her place was a bride radiant

wasn't heavy, but the difference was clear. She looked

a little something to eat," Charlotte said, walking in

her groom to come and

brought held a delicate vanilla cupcake topped with a

your days be full of

at her daughter. Her eyes were

"Sweetie, even though you're

this will always be your home. We don't believe in the saying that a married daughter is like water thrown out. Your room will always

turned away quickly to wipe her tears. "I've been dreaming of this day. Now that it's

the cupcake. It was light, sweet, but not

she said. "I can come back whenever I want. Marcus and I already talked. If you and Dad ever miss me, just call. We'll come

stepped up to take the empty

"Thank you, Connie."

Ms. Walker. Come on, we don't thank

afraid she'd break

her tears wouldn't

hug. There was still much to do, and she knew she

today. If you need anything, ask

stepped forward and nodded. "Of course, Ms. Natalie.