Chapter 38 Aren’t You Tired of Pretending
“Grandpa Charles, please rest well. I’ll be heading back now.”
Natalie avoided addressing Charles‘ previous words directly and stood up.
She glanced at Marcus, who nodded slightly and said, “Grandpa, I’ll escort Ms. Walker back.”
“Don’t call her Ms. Walker. It sounds too distant. Either call her Nattie or Natalie.”
Charles felt uncomfortable hearing them address each other so formally.
Marcus didn’t like Emma, and to him, no woman was worth mentioning. Charles wasn’t sure if he’d ever get to hold a great–grandson.
“You’re right, Grandpa,” Marcus said, a hint of a smile tugging at his lips as his gaze on Natalie grew more meaningful. “Natalie, I’ll walk you home.”
Natalie was speechless. Hearing him say her name made her skin crawl.
But in front of Charles, she could only nod lightly and respond, “Okay. Thank you.”
Marcus and Natalie left the hospital and headed toward the villa. Neither spoke as they walked, but Natalie suddenly stopped walking as they neared their destination.
“Mr. Holden, I have something to say. Grandpa Charles is concerned about me, and I appreciate his care. But please rest assured. I won’t be working as your personal assistant or joining any company under Holden Group.
“And as for his suggestion for us to treat each other as siblings, that’s really too much of an honor for me. Once his surgery is over, I’ll leave Balford. At that point, you won’t be troubled
anymore.
“But for now, we might need to act for a few days. Mr. Holden, do you agree?”
Her expression had turned cold and distant. The softness she had shown in front of Charles. was no longer there. She regarded Marcus with a neutral, almost detached gaze, clearly keeping him at arm’s length.
His lips curled up slightly, and his expression was cold as his gaze sharpened. He stared at her with a piercing intensity.
“Ms. Walker, aren’t you tired of pretending?”
His voice was deep and magnetic. It was as smooth as that of a professional voice actor. For fans of soothing voices, it was like a feast for the ears. Yet, there was a clear frost in his tone aimed squarely at her.
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Natalie frowned, and her previously indifferent expression darkened.
“What do you mean, Mr. Holden?”
“Don’t you get it?” Marcus‘ lips curled up into a mocking smile. “Ms. Walker, I’m grateful that you’ve saved my grandfather, but let me remind you not to get any ideas about him.”
She laughe
in anger, her eyes turning colder by the second. She fixed her gaze on him and stared at him intensely.
“Mr. Holden, don’t worry. I don’t have any ulterior motives regarding Mr. Holden Senior. I helped him because he’s my grandmother’s godbrother.”
She enunciated each word clearly, her voice unwavering. Then, she added, “Once his surgery is over, I’ll leave immediately. I won’t be in your way. And as for what he said, you can rest assured that I won’t trouble you in any way.
me up in
“Mr. Holden, you don’t need to escort me anymore, and you don’t need to come pick me
the future.”
With that, she turned and walked briskly into the villa.
Marcus stood there and watched as she walked away.
The distance to the villa was not far; it was just a few steps away. Natalie entered the villa in no time, and the heavy door slammed shut behind her.
He then turned and stormed off in frustration. She was just a pretentious woman who put on airs and even had a temper.
Had he said anything wrong? Although he had only warned her, she had insulted him, called him crazy, and even blocked him.
Fortunately, he had two phone numbers.
His mind was simmering with anger, and he had barely walked a few steps when Selena appeared in front of him and blocked his way.
“Hello, Mr. Holden. I’m Selena Langley, Natalie’s sister.”
She looked at him with soft, gentle eyes. Eager to confront him, she had gone to track him down after finding out the patient’s name in the VIP suite.
When she saw Marcus walking with Natalie earlier, she had felt a surge of anger. For the past 20 years, Natalie had taken her place, and now that she knew the truth, Selena was determined not to let that imposter surpass her.
Whether it was her parents, her boyfriend, or her fiancé, she wouldn’t let Natalie beat her again. She didn’t care whether Natalie was truly land or not. If she could ruin Natalie’s relationship with Marcus, she would.
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Marcus glanced at Selena, his distaste evident. He didn’t like Natalie, but he felt no better about Selena.
“Ma aside.”
His tone was frigid, and he radiated a powerful, cold demeanor that pushed her away with a glance.
Selena involuntarily shrank back, but she quickly regained her composure. The more he acted this way, the more her desire to conquer him grew.
“Mr. Holden, Natalie is my sister. I have something important about her that I want to discuss with you.”
Her voice was filled with a shy and hesitant charm as she looked at him and said, “I promise I won’t take up too much of your time. But if you miss this chance to hear me out, you’ll regret
it.”
“Elijah,” Marcus coldly called out, not sparing her a second glance. Instantly, a bodyguard appeared from the shadows.
“Mr. Holden.”
“Make sure this lady stays at least ten meters away from me.”
“Understood.”
Elijah approached Selena and covered her mouth with one hand while gripping her neck with the other as he dragged her away.
Selena struggled, but all she could do was make a few muffled sounds.
Once she was dragged ten meters away from Marcus, Elijah released her with a forceful shove. “Stay away from Mr. Holden. If you don’t, I won’t just escort you away like this next time.”
Elijah was tall and imposing, and his face was fierce. When he raised his fist in a gesture, it looked like it could crush her entire face.
“How dare you show up in front of Mr. Holden with such an ugly face? Who gave you the nerve?” He sneered at her appearance and added, “You’re no match for Ms. Walker.”
He didn’t mention the fact that Marcus already had a fiancée–the young lady of the Walker family in Dithorią. She was accomplished in everything–playing musical instruments, painting, and cooking. Yet, she still couldn’t catch his eye.
And now, this ugly woman was trying to flirt with him? It was ridiculous.
Elijah couldn’t resist kicking Selena one more time while saying, “You’re so hideous that it’s terrifying. Being ugly isn’t your fault, but scaring people is. Go away, ugly bitch!”
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He finished his tirade and gave her the finger before walking off.
Selena stood there in shock, her eyes wide and her mind seething with rage. After returning to the Langley family, she had been pampered and adored, so this humiliating experience was something that she never had to endure before.
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