The Heiress Nobody Saw Coming

Chapter 189 The Engagement Must Be Canceled Immediately "Marcus, you're drunk, so I won't hold this against you," William said calmly. "But don't go on and on about canceling your engagement to my daughter. You're not exactly God's gift to women, you know. My daughter isn't going to be crying and begging to marry you.

"If you don't want her, guess what? She doesn't want you either!" Though William kept his composure, he was clearly unhappy with Marcus' repeated attempts to cancel the engagement. Calling off the arrangement with Emma had been one thing-Emma wasn't their biological daughter, and the promise wasn't originally hers.

But canceling the engagement with his real daughter? On what grounds? Natalie was gorgeous, practically an angel. She was more than a match for Marcus. If anyone was canceling this engagement, it should be his family doing it.

"Marcus, what you need to do right now is take a cold shower and sober up. Wash out whatever nonsense is floating in your brain. And letbe clear. If this engagement is going to be canceled, my daughter will be the one calling it off.

"I'm not talking about Emma. I'm talking about my real daughter." With that, William hung up.

As he set the phone down, Charlotte walked over. She asked, "Was that Marcus, that arrogant little punk?" "Yeah, it was him," William replied with a frown.

"He has the nerve to look down on our daughter. Does he even know what he looks like? Just because he's got a decent face, he thinks our girl is desperate to marry him? "He doesn't want our daughter? Well, newsflash: she doesn't want him either!" William sneered. "This engagement will be canceled, and it'll be on our terms. Let him cancel once with Emma; that's one thing. But if he thinks he's in control of this, he's got another thing coming." Charlotte couldn't help but laugh. "You say that now, but would you dare say it to Marcus' face?" "Uh..." William hesitated, a flicker of awkwardness crossing his face.

Truth be told, he wouldn't dare say such things directly to Marcus. He was all too aware of Marcus' capabilities and wasn't eager to provoke him.

Retired as he was, Timothy was still in the business world. The Walker family might be the nation's wealthiest, but they were insignificant compared to the Holden family's global wealth.

"Alright," Charlotte said, reigning in her amusement. "Let's talk to Nat. She's met Marcus before-let's see what she thinks." Her expression turned serious as she added, "By the way, what's the deal with Emma? She went on vacation ages ago-why isn't she back yet?" "She's been gone for long stretches before. It's nothing unusual," William replied.

"I'm not worried about her," Charlotte said, her brow furrowing slightly. "Now that Nat's part of the family, I want to host a proper welcparty for her." "If Nat's fine with Emma staying in the family, then Emma should at least show srespect and formally acknowledge her as her sister. Otherwise, there's no place for her here." "And," Charlotte added pointedly, "don't forget to keep looking into Emma's biological parents." "I haven't forgotten. The investigation is ongoing." At the mention of Emma, William's smile faded as he said, "Honestly, we should just send Emma away." "Then send her away," Charlotte said decisively. "I have no issue with that." "Her obsession with Marcus is too much. If she stays in the family, who knows what desperate, embarrassing thing she might do for his attention? I won't let anyone harm Nat." "Exactly," William agreed.

The couple discussed it and cto an agreement-they would send Emma away. Unbeknownst to them, the Walker family's maid, Cindy, had overheard every word from her hiding spot.

Cindy's hands clenched tightly around the dish towel she was holding, nearly tearing it apart.

Once William and Charlotte retired to their room, Cindy rushed to her quarters and dialed Emma's number. "Hello, Ms. Emma," Cindy whispered urgently. "Mr. and Mrs. Walker are planning to send you away." "What?" Emma's voice screeched through the phone, filled with disbelief. "They're sendingaway because of Natalie?" She couldn't believe it. After living in luxury as the Walker family's treasured daughter for 20 years, she was being cast aside because of Natalie.

"Exactly! I heard every word loud and clear," Cindy said, her voice brimming with anger.

Cindy was equally furious. "Ms.

Emma, you're the rightful heiress of the Walkers! Why should you be forced to go on a trip just because Natalie returned? But I also heard that Mr. Holden plans to call off his engagement with Natalie," Cindy said, unable to hide her excitement.

"Ms. Emma, Mr. Holden despises that little tramp, Natalie, too. You still have a chance." Emma bit her tip, staying silent for a long moment before finally speaking. "Cindy, watch your words.

Words can get you into trouble.

Natalie is my parents' biological daughter. If someone hears you calling her a little tramp..." She didn't finish her sentence, but Cindy immediately broke out in a cold sweat. The warning sent a shiver down Cindy's spine. "Y-Yes, thank you for reminding me, Ms. Emma. I understand." "Good," Emma said, her voice cooling. "Do your job and keepinformed. Thank you for calling me." "Of course, Ms. Emma. Take care." Emma hung up the phone and walked to the window, staring out into the night. Her reflection in the glass was twisted with anger and bitterness.

Natalie's return had turned her world upside down. After two decades as the Walker family's beloved daughter, she was discarded like trash.

Is blood really that important? Emma thought bitterly. She'd been theim daughter for 20 years-7300 days. Didn't that count for anything?

Even pets earned affection after so many years. So why was she cam human being, worth less to them than Natalie, who'd just returned? Emma pressed her finger to the foggy glass, tracing Natalie's nbefore crossing it out with two big Xs.

It was fine if Natalie wanted Marcus and the title of Walker heiress. But Emma wasn't giving up either without a fight.

The next morning, Natalie woke up at her usual time. After her morning routine, she went to give Charles his acupuncture treatment.

Just as she finished, her phone rang. It was Charlotte.

"Hi, Mom," Natalie answered.

"Hi, Nat, I have something to tell you," Charlotte said warmly. "Did you sleep well last night?" "Yeah, I slept fine. What's up?"

"Well," Charlotte began hesitantly, "when I was pregnant with you, your 1dl made an dad and I made an agreement with N an old friend to match you with their son wanted to ask... what do you think about your fiancé?" Natalie's expression didn't change when she asked. "Who's the fiancé?" "He's Marcus Holden," Charlotte said.

"I'm not interested." "Really?" Charlotte's relief was audible. She'd seen Natalie and Marcus together before and had worried they might be secretly dating.

"Really," Natalie confirmed. "What about it?" "Marcus called your dad last night," Charlotte explained. "He said he wants to cancel the engagement." "Then let him," Natalie said firmly. "I never liked him anyway. Call it off immediately."