Chapter 24 Charles’s Order to Repay His Savior
Jessy’s murderous glare at Natalie was impossible to conceal.
Natalie sneered. She hadn’t planned to pay much attention to Jessy, but the fact that Jessy was
a doctor who had seen all of Charles’s medical reports and still made such a basic mistake was something Natalie couldn’t let slide.
Natalie hadn’t confronted Jessy about impersonating Dr. Elim yet, but now she had made another critical mistake.
If Natalie hadn’t seen it, she would have let it go, but now that she had, she would never allow her to make the wrong call in treating Charles.
Jessy’s eagerness to impress Marcus wasn’t the issue for Natalie, but Charles’s life was.
Natalie
innocence,” your “Ms. Maine, if you’re not convinced, feel free to provide evidence of said. “Your credentials might be real, and Professor Milan may indeed be your mentor, but surely you haven’t forgotten what you did while you were abroad.”
She continued coldly, “You threatened Professor Milan with suicide, and the Maine family had to spend a fortune to cover up your mistakes. That’s the only reason you were able to return and work at Dithoria City Hospital.
“As for the heart surgeries you performed–they were basic procedures. Yet, you’ve been exaggerating their difficulty and success. Did you really think no one would dig deeper?”
Though dressed in a soft pink gown, Natalie exuded anything but softness. Her entire demeanor radiated a subtle chill. Even Charles, who had just started to recover, silently shrank
into the corner.
It seemed that Grace’s granddaughter wasn’t someone to be underestimated.
“Mr. Holden, I’ve already taken the medication. If you trust it, you can give it to Mr. Holden. Senior. If not, feel free to consult a more specialized doctor,” Natalie said, shifting her focus.
back to Marcus.
After delivering a sharp retort to Jessy, Natalie met Marcus’s gaze. Their gazes met, and for a brief moment, the air grew heavy with an inexplicable tension.
Marcus’s gaze was dark and intense. When Natalie locked eyes with him, it felt as though she was being pulled into a dangerous but alluring black hole.
Startled, Natalie quickly looked away and composed herself. She cleared her throat and said, If there’s nothing else, Mr. Holden, I’ll take my leave now.”
Then, she turned to Charles and added, “I still have some things to do, Mr. Holden Senior. I won’t be trying on any clothes.”
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Just as Natalie was about to head toward the fitting room to change back into her own clothes, Charles reached out and grabbed her hand. “Nattie, don’t rush off! I’m not feeling too well. Let Marcus accompany you to try on clothes and pick out a gift, alright?”
Charles shot a sharp look at Marcus. “Nattie saved my life. Shouldn’t you treat her to dinner and get her a special gift? Do you really think 5 million dollars is enough to repay someone who saved me? Marcus, I’m telling you to make sure she’s well taken care of!”
Charles gently patted Natalie’s hand. “Nattie, you saved my life, so don’t be polite with this brat. He’s rich–spend enough to make him poor!“”
Natalie fell silent. Charles truly cared for her, and Natalie knew it well. Because of this, she was even more determined not to repay his kindness with ingratitude.
Marcus added, “Grandpa is right. I shouldn’t have insulted Ms. Walker with money. She saved. you, so I should be thanking her properly.”
Unexpectedly, Marcus didn’t get angry. Instead, he agreed to Charles’s request.
He
med to Natalie and said, “Ms. Walker, take a look and see if there’s anything else you like. I’ll buy it all for you, and then I’ll take you out for a meal.”
Natalie frowned slightly. She had no desire to become entangled with Marcus. Grace had. always urged her to use any means necessary to get close to him, hoping she could eventually marry into the Holden family. If that happened, neither the Langleys nor the Millers would dare to look down on her anymore.
However, Natalie wasn’t that kind of person. If Grace learned she had saved Charles and had now started interacting with Marcus, she would likely use this life–saving favor to pressure Marcus into marrying her.
Moreover, Marcus already had a fiancée. Regardless of how his relationship with his fiancée stood, knowingly pursuing someone in a committed relationship was something Natalie
couldn’t accept.
She had saved Charles for Grace and because Charles genuinely cared for her. There was no real connection between her and Marcus.
“Mr. Holden Senior,” Natalie started.
“Nattie!” Charles interjected dramatically. “When you were at Hilltop Villa, you called me Grandpa Charles. How did that turn into Mr. Holden Senior now? Are you upset with me?”
He put on a saddened expression and placed a hand over his chest. “I’m old and forgotten now All I want is for my grandson to spend some time with the person who saved my life. Why can’t my savior grant me this simple request?”
As if that wasn’t enough, Charles covered his eyes with his hands and pretended to cry, yet he sneaked peeks at the pair through the gaps in his fingers. Natalie and Marcus both fell silent..
Despite his age, Charles was acting like a mischievous child.
“Alright, Grandpa Charles, I’ll go with Mr. Holden to dinner and accept your thanks, okay?” Natalie softened her voice, agreeing to Charles’s request. She would just have to be careful with her interactions with Marcus.
“That’s better,” Charles said. “Ethan, let’s go.”
Charles grabbed Ethan’s arm and hurried out of Nouvelle Zara as though there was a rabid dog chasing them. Once Charles had left, Marcus turned his cold gaze to Jessy. “You can leave, too.” Jessy was stunned. A mix of frustration, anger, and resentment flashed across her face, but she didn’t dare speak. Instead, she shot Natalie a venomous look before turning to leave.
As soon as Jessy was gone, she immediately called Cassie to report everything that had happened at the mall. Cassie’s voice was gentle when she replied, “You’re more likely to make things worse than better.”
After a brief she added, “However, I’ll still continue to help you.”
pause,
With Jessy gone, only Marcus and Natalie remained in Nouvelle Zara. Without Charles there, Natalie’s attitude noticeably grew colder.
“Mr. Holden, I only did that to put Mr. Holden Senior at ease. I don’t need your gratitude,” she
said.
“Ms. Walker, since I’ve agreed to Grandpa’s request, I won’t go back on my word,” Marcus interrupted. He could tell Natalie wanted to use him as a tool for her revenge against the Langleys and her former fiancé.
Yet, she seemed to think he might have developed an interest in her.
Since she was friends with Connie and had the medicine that saved his grandfather, Marcus had no choice but to accommodate her, even though he wasn’t happy about it.
“If Grandpa finds out, he’ll be upset,” Marcus said in his deep, commanding voice. “Besides, I have a few things I want to ask you, Ms. Walker.”
