Chapter 41 Accusing Natalie
Marcus, accompanied by Elijah, carefully escorted Charles down to the hospital entrance from
the VIP suite.
At the same time, Diana had just brought Selena over after the latter had completed her checkup. There was nothing seriously wrong with her, except that the kick to her chest had caused intense pain, leaving her unable to recover quickly.
However, to appear even more fragile and pitiful, she insisted on using a wheelchair to look as if she were on the verge of collapsing.
Meanwhile, on the third–floor terrace where Natalie had been enjoying a barbecue, she had just finished her call with Charles. Though elderly, he had a youthful heart, and his love for gossip matched that of any young person. He wasn’t about to miss out on the drama.
She didn’t want to get involved in Diana and Selena’s feud, but given Charles‘ heart condition, she felt obligated to go to the scene and keep an eye on things, ensuring nothing went wrong during his critical period before surgery.
“Connie, you’re coming with me,” she said.
“I’m coming too!” Olivia immediately raised her hand. “I need to see who’s bold and blind enough to try and take advantage of Selena. That person needs to get his eyes checked.”
Connie couldn’t help but laugh. She really liked Olivia. As Natalie’s close friend, she had become her friend too. Of course, Olivia didn’t mind. Sometimes, the bond between women was just that pure.
“Nat, let’s go together!”
“Let’s go,” Natalie replied, extinguishing the charcoal fire and dividing the grilled meat before quickly finishing it and heading downstairs with the others.
Soon, they arrived at the scene.
When Gerard saw Connie, his eyes immediately lit up. He quickly ran over to her.
“Connie, don’t worry. I’ll handle this situation. Amberton’s wealthiest family isn’t all that impressive. My dad is the richest in Balford! That old hag may have more people at her disposal, but I have even more people backing me”
He gestured toward the entrance where his people surrounded Diana and her group. He was confident that Diana’s side wouldn’t stand a chance if things came to blows.
“I’ve also activated my connections. The gifts in he livestream are pouring in, and some people even bought trending toples. I must make sure Diana and Selena get famous!
Connie turned to Natalie, who gave a slight smile, clearly satisfied. They understood each other without saying a word.
Connie smiled and said, “Well done.”
He beamed. “Thank you, Connie. I’ll keep up the good work.”
“Mm.”
“Connie, if I handle this well, could you praise me in front of Dr. Elim?” Gerard’s ears turned. red as he nervously avoided eye contact with Connie. He felt embarrassed asking for praise.
“Sure. No problem,” she replied with a smile. She didn’t need to tell Dr. Elim this because she was right before him. It was just that no one else knew about it.
“Nattie, over here!”
When Charles saw Natalie, he immediately called out to her, then glared at Marcus. He scolded, “Didn’t you see Natalie? Why didn’t you greet her?”
“Grandpa, she’s with her friends. Let’s not disturb them. Women don’t want to be disturbed when they’re with each other,” Marcus replied, clearly not interested in greeting her.
Charles looked at Olivia and remembered her sharply rebuking him, telling him that Natalie wouldn’t be a third party. Olivia was a woman of strong principles and would definitely prevent Natalie from being alone with Marcus.
But since he was also there, he didn’t want Natalie to feel like she had to abandon normal socializing just because of him.
“Why not invite all three of them over?” he asked unhappily. “You need to be flexible. Natalie isn’t just anyone, and you can’t offend Connie. So what’s the harm in inviting Ms. Thatcher, too? Go!”
Marcus had no choice but to head toward them. He greeted them politely and invited, “Ms. Walker, Ms. Sterling, Ms. Thatcher, my grandfather would like to invite you over.”
Olivia pulled Natalie back a step, looking at her with a warning look as if saying, “This man has a fiancée. Stay away.”
Natalie returned a reassuring look that said, “Don’t worry. I wouldn’t like him even if I were a
dog”
Connie watched the two of them curiously, but since Natalie wasn’t speaking, she didn’t ask. She would follow wherever Natalie went.
Marcus remained patient, maintaining his gentlemanly composure as he stood there.
“Since Grandpa Charles Invited us to watch the drama, let’s go and say hello.” Natalie said with a slight smile. “We would’ve gone anyway, Even without your invitation, Mr Holden
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Natalie had always made it clear that Marcus and Charles were separate entities. She had no illusions about that.
She then tugged at Olivia’s hand, prompting her to smile faintly and nod.
“This way, please, ladies.”
Marcus‘ deep, magnetic voice was polite, with a gentlemanly demeanor that left no room for complaints.
Olivia thought to herself that if Marcus didn’t have a fiancée and wasn’t trying to make Natalie his lover, she might actually appreciate him and support Natalie’s development with him.
But they had met too late. Fate had already decided that there would be no future between
them.
The three of them went to Charles, who immediately had them sit down. He was eager for the drama, and Marcus had chairs brought over while Ethan thoughtfully prepared cashew nuts, peanuts, and bottled water.
Marcus stayed by their side, closely watching over Charles.
Having spotted Elijah, Selena whispered something to Diana, then shot a venomous glare at them. She had seen how Marcus had invited Natalie and her friends in.
She was boiling with jealousy. She threw aside all dignity and rushed over to Marcus, but he didn’t even spare her a glance. Instead, he let Elijah, that ugly and fierce bodyguard, drag her off and bully her instead.
This humiliation finally erupted when she saw the exchanged looks between Natalie and
Marcus.
Selena and Diana made a pact to ensure Natalie could never lift her head again. Their goal was to crush her completely and send her to jail as a form of revenge for the humiliation Selena had suffered.
“Mom, it was that man. Natalie sent him to assault me.
She suddenly shouted, pointing at Elijah, but her gaze was fixed fiercely on Natalie. “Natalie, why do you hate me so much? Are you willing to go so far as to have a man assault me and ruin my life?”
As her tragic and furious shout echoed, everyone’s gaze immediately turned toward Natalie.
