The Heiress Nobody Saw Coming

Chapter 106 He Saw It Through the Cameras Natalie looked up at Mason. He then retracted his phone and immediately deleted what he just typed.

At that moment, the elevator arrived at the first floor. The doors opened with a ding.

Mason smiled and asked, "Nat, do you have your driver's license? I'll give you my car. Or I could take you to buy a new one. You can pick whichever you like." "There's no need. I already have a car," Natalie replied. She shook her head, refusing Mason's offer. "Mason, you can just sendto the gates." "Alright, then. Wait here for a moment." Mason ran off and soon returned on a motorcycle. "Get on, Nat. I'll take you to the gates." When Mason got there, he noticed a G-Wagon parked at the gate. He recognized the person inside-the head of the renowned women's clothing brand Nouvelle Zara. The head had recently visited the Walker residence to design a custom gown for Emma's 20th birthday banquet.

Upon thinking of Emma's birthday banquet, Mason immediately realized Natalie's birthday had to be on the sday.

"Nat, is your birthday in three months?" "Yeah. But I don't plan on making a big deal out of it." Natalie knew the Walkers wanted to make it up to her, and they would undoubtedly place great importance on an occasion as significant as a birthday.

However, her birthday was also Emma's birthday. Ophelia had mentioned that the Walkers ordered the Flux Couture evening gown series for Emma and planned to invite all the elites of Dithoria State for the celebration.

In the past, every one of Emma's birthday banquets was grandly celebrated by the Walkers, showering her with love and attention.

As for Natalie's birthdays, Diana never threw her a party. Victor would get her a gift but never a birthday cake. Only Grace bought her a birthday cake, took her to the amusement park, and gave her pretty dresses and other toys as gifts.

However, those pretty dresses—though Diana never said anything in front of Grace were later cut up with scissors. She would also insult Natalie as she did it.

Diana even threatened Natalie not to tell anyone, especially Grace.

When she thought of dresses, Natalie suddenly recalled that Marcus had once gotten her a gift of a very beautiful dress. She just hadn't worn it.

"Nat, don't be afraid of Emma." While on the way to the gate, Mason noticed that Natalie was silent, so he tried to start a conversation.

"To me, you are the most important sister. If Emma dares to go against you or put on a two-faced act, just tell me.

"As for Sky, letknow if he gives you a hard time. I might still be studying and not have as much money, status, or influence as he does, but I have pretty strong fists." "I understand. Thank you, Mason." Natalie reeled her thoughts back in. Having only recently reunited with the Walkers, she wasn't familiar with anyone yet, but her first impression of Sky wasn't bad.

Still, since Mason had warned her to be cautious of Sky, it wouldn't hurt for her to be more on guard. Among the Walker brothers, Natalie had to admit that Mason had given her the most favorable impression. First of all, it was because they were close in age. Secondly, he had given her a sincere impression.

Sky did indeed also look at her with a gaze full of care and protection. However, the way he looked at Mason lacked that care, revealing instead a complex mix of emotions.

Though it was subtle, Natalie could sense it.

Mason drove the motorcycle at a slow pace because he wanted to spend more twith Natalie. However, riding a motorcycle was still faster than walking.

Soon, they reached the front gate.

Ophelia had remained seated in the car but immediately stepped out and opened the door upon seeing Natalie get off Mason's motorcycle.

"Mason, I'll be heading out now." She soon added, "Oh, right. Ophelia is my good friend." Before Ophelia could reply, Natalie quickly introduced them, " Ophelia, this is Mason. You're probably already familiar with him." Ophelia instantly understood what Natalie was trying to imply. She smiled and nodded. "Of course, I'm familiar with him. Hello, Mr. Walker." "Hello, Ms. Zuckerson. I didn't expect you to be a good friend of my sister." Mason grinned widely. "I'll have to trouble you to take good care of her, then." "There's no need to tellthat, Mr. Walker. I'll take good care of Nat." After exchanging spleasantries with Mason, Ophelia left the Walker residence with Natalie.

Once they drove off in the car, Natalie's expression returned to its usual indifference. She calmly said, "Keep my relationship with the Walker family a secret." "Understood, boss." Ophelia didn't ask questions and simply focused on driving back to Holden Residence. While in the car, Natalie changed her clothes and applied smakeup, transforming back into her Nathaniel persona.

Ophelia wasn't surprised by any of this since Natalie always visited Nouvelle Zara's headquarters as Nathaniel. When they arrived at Holden Residence, Ophelia had just pulled up to the entrance when she noticed a man standing there.

The man stood tall and upright. He was dressed in a black suit and had a stern expression on for hiace. If it weren't for the bright red handprints on both his cheeks, he would have truly looked like the embodiment of elegance and refinement. "Ophelia, stop the car," Natalie instructed lightly. Ophelia immediately stepped on the brakes.

Natalie opened the door and got out of the car. After casually grabbing her bag, she said, "You can go back now." "Yes, boss." Ophelia turned the car around and drove off without a hint of curiosity.

Natalie walked up step by step to Marcus, opened her bag, and handed him a tube of ointment. Marcus e! accepted it, and Natalie withdrew her hand before walking inside without saying a word. "Nathaniel, Grandpa askedif I liked you." Marcus' deep, magnetic voice sounded from behind. Natalie spun around abruptly, her expression shifting wildly before settling into calmness. "And what did you reply to Mr. Holden Senior?" Marcus tugged at the corner of his mouth. "I told him that I don't like you." Natalie felt a wave of relief wash over her. "Good. You don't seem like someone who spouts nonsense. It's best to watch what you say. We're both men, and I don't have a thing for those of the sgender." Marcus didn't expose her and simply smiled. "But I need your help, Mr. Langley. Even though I answered Grandpa as such, do you think he believed me?"

Natalie almost cursed aloud. Charles knew her true identity as a woman.

What she worried about the most was that after Marcus annulled his engagement with Emma, Charles might try to set them up. "Marcus, don't push your luck. You've already usedto call off your engagement with Emma. If you plan to usefor anything else, believe me, I'll leave right now," Natalie threatened him through gritted teeth. When Marcus saw how flared up Natalie was, he couldn't help but curve his lips into a slight smile, though it quickly returned to calmness again.

"I'm not that bored," Marcus replied with his usual indifferent attitude. "Grandpa punishedby makingkneel for two hours." Natalie scoffed. "Oh? And what does that have to do with me?" Marcus' deep, pleasant voice sounded calm as he said, "When you left my room back then, Grandpa saw it through the surveillance cameras."