Chapter 42 The fake heiress Expelled From the Langley Family
Selena’s sharp, heartbreaking accusation directed all attention to Natalie, and phones with live streams were immediately pointed at her face.
Marcus‘ expression changed instantly, and he quickly stepped forward to shield Natalie and Charles, not out of a desire to protect her but because he didn’t want Charles to be filmed.
“Ethan, handle it.”
His cold voice sent a chill through the air as his eyes turned icy, focused on Selena and Diana.
Both Selena and Diana involuntarily shivered, glancing at each other with fear.
Until now, they still didn’t know Marcus‘ true identity, only that he was Charles‘ grandson and had come to the hospital because of Charles‘ condition.
Selena had always dreamt of this man and, at first sight, wanted to take him for herself.
But his powerful, cold aura made both women uneasy, and they felt a sense of fear even from a distance.
They instinctively took a step back but then regained their composure. Their target was Natalie, not Marcus.
If he were really Natalie’s boyfriend, they wouldn’t need to hold back when dealing with him.
“Natalie, is this all you’re capable of? You do something wrong but are too afraid to admit it, hiding behind a man instead.
“Everyone, take note. The woman behind this is Natalie Walker, the fake heiress of the Langley family who was kicked out. She’s skilled at seducing men to do her bidding. Don’t be fooled by her face.”
Diana’s voice rang out but was already full of hollow threats.
“How impertinent,” Marcus muttered coldly, his low voice carrying a chilling tone.
“Ethan.”
“Yes, Mr. Holden.”
Ethan quickly followed orders, and in no time, all live streams from Quinton Hospital were
shut down.
The bodyguards from the Holden family emerged, led by Elijah, and they formed a protective line in front of Charles and Natalic.
Marcus then looked at Elijah, signaling him to move forward. Elijah stepped up, his steps. purposeful, as he approached Selena, who was in wheelchair.
“Did you say that Ms. Natalie has instructed me to assault you?”
His clenched fists shook with barely contained rage. He had seen shameless people before, but this level of audacity was beyond him.
Selena actually had the nerve to accuse someone else. She was so thick–skinned.
Selena’s face twisted with anger. Her fists clenched so tightly that her nails dug into her palms. as she glared venomously at him.
“Yes, that’s right. She’s the one.” She pointed at Natalie and said, “It’s this bitch, Natalie! This fake heiress got kicked out because I returned to the Langley family, and she’s been jealous ever since.”
Selena’s sharp accusations continued, “Natalie, I know I took your parents, so you hate me. But those were my biological parents, to begin with. You’re a nobody who spent 20 years living off my parents, enjoying a life of luxury and riches.
“Now that they’ve brought me back to my rightful place, you want to destroy me, don’t you? Natalie, how can you be so vicious?”
She screamed with fury, her voice echoing through the halls of Quinton Hospital.
Patients and staff heard her accusations.
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The crowd had already been looking in Natalie’s direction, but with Marcus stepping forward to shield her and the bodyguards taking position, they could no longer see her clearly.
At first, the only thing visible was a tall, strikingly handsome figure. Marcus‘ face was just a blur before he was quickly hidden behind the bodyguards.
The crowd envied Natalie for having someone to protect her–not just anyone, but a
handsome, wealthy man.
When people couldn’t have something, they would often grow envious or jealous, and now they were eagerly jumping on the bandwagon of gossip.
“Natalie is truly malicious! The Langley family raised her, and now the biological daughter is back. She should give up her place. Why must she hold grudges?”
“Exactly. A child with no clear origin shouldn’t have been raised. Who knows what kind of ungrateful person they might be?”
“She’s really malicious.”
“To send men to attack the biological daughter? That’s just too vicious.”
“A fake heiress will always be inferior to a biological one.”
“I’ve heard it all before, but we don’t even know where she came from. Maybe her biological parents were criminals or something!”
Whispers of malicious speculation filled the air, growing louder as time passed.
Diana and Selena listened to the crowd’s chatter, all blaming Natalie.
They exchanged a look, satisfaction written across their faces. This was exactly what they wanted–for Natalie’s reputation to be destroyed.
Diana despised Grace, the old hag who favored this stranger over her granddaughter. Despite all the evidence, she wouldn’t budge and refused to return the shares to Selena.
Diana wanted Natalie publicly shamed and exposed as a fake heiress. That way, even if Grace didn’t give up the shares, public opinion would turn against her, and she would have no choice but to co
She didn’t believe Natalie could be so thick–skinned, unaffected by the insults, and continue living off the shares easily.
“Natalie, how dare you!” Diana’s voice was laced with fury as she shouted. “I raised you for 20 years, and this is how you repay me? Why can’t you stand my biological daughter? Natalie, come out here and explain why to assault my biological daughter!
you instructed this man
“Stop hiding behind a man. Come out and face me!”
At this moment, Marcus turned to glance at Natalie.
Her expression was calm, and her gaze was indifferent, showing no signs of emotional
fluctuation.
Charles, visibly worried, reached out to pat her shoulder as if to reassure her.
“Don’t be afraid, Nattie! I believe in you. You’re not that kind of person.”
He had a weak heart. Upon hearing the first sentence from Selena, he hurriedly took out the medicine Natalie had previously given him and swallowed two pills.
“I’m fine, Grandpa Charles,” Natalie said calmly. ‘I’ll step out for a moment.”
“I’m coming with you.”
“I’ll go too, Nat.”
Olivia and Connie stood up at the same time, their eyes filled with both sympathy and anger.
They felt sorry for her and were furious at Diana and Selena.
“We’ll help you.”
“Don’t be afraid, Nat.”
Olivia and Connie spoke in unison, each standing on one side of Natalie, protecting her.
“Since Diana and Selena want to smear your name, we don’t have to tolerate it. And since they’re so eager to accuse you, let’s show them what happens when they cross the line.”
At this point, all past affection was gone.
Natalie nodded. “I understand. I won’t let them slander me. Mr. Holden, thank you for protecting me earlier.”
She looked at Marcus, who was still watching her. His gaze was deep and inscrutable, and though his face was calm, she sensed a slight coldness in his eyes.
The coldness soon faded as he spoke again. “Ms. Walker, please don’t worry. Elijah is my bodyguard. I’ve already made arrangements to get the truth.”
His voice was low and soothing, and the earlier chill disappeared with those words.
She nodded. She had already ordered the hospital to retrieve the surveillance footage in the director’s name.
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Selena was too careless, as she never checked for cameras around her. It was the same at the Langley residence. She was so naive, yet somehow, she thought that she was clever.
“Thank you, Mr. Holden,” Natalie said softly, then loosened the arms of Olivia and Connie, Olivia, Connie, stay here. Don’t come out.”
Olivia was a popular model, and her career was thriving. Natalie didn’t want her to get caught up in the mess with the Langley family.
Connie was her assistant who handled matters related to Dr. Elim. She also needed to maintain her mysterious role.
“Natalie.”
“Nat.”
“Listen to me,” Natalie cut off the words Olivia and Connie were about to say. Her tone was gentle but firm, leaving no room for resistance.
When she was this cold, an unspoken pressure made people feel they had to obey. Both Olivia and Connie immediately sat back down.
Natalie glanced at Marcus, then turned to reassure the concerned Charles. “Grandpa Charles, don’t worry. I won’t let the Langley family bully me.”
After speaking, she turned and walked forward as Marcus signaled the bodyguards to make way. She made her way out calmly and steadily.
