The Heiress Nobody Saw Coming (Natalie and Marcus) novel Chapter 216

Not far away, Marcus sat at the dining table, sipping his coffee while scrolling his iPad.

His phone rested on the table beside him, silent and still.

Natalie subtly adjusted her compact mirror, angling it just right to catch the reflection of Marcus's phone. The screen remained dark—no notifications, no incoming calls.

She waited a little longer, but Marcus remained as composed and elegant as ever, exuding quiet confidence.

Had she been wrong?

"Nat?"

Connie approached, her gaze landing on the mirror in Natalie's hand. It was an unusual sight, Natalie had never done anything like this before.

"Connie, do you think this lipstick shade suits me?" Natalie asked casually, tucking the mirror away as if nothing had happened.

Connie leaned in to examine her lips. The color was a soft pink, subtle yet flattering, but she couldn't quite place the shade.

"Nat, which lipstick are you wearing?"

"Can't tell? It's a lip tint," Natalie smiled. "I'll try a different color next time."

"Sounds good!"

"By the way, is Grandpa Charles's medicine ready?"

"Yeah, it's done."

Natalie smoothly shifted the conversation and led Connie toward the latest batch of medicine to check its effects.

Lately, Charles had been turning in early and rising with the sun. In the mornings, he even had enough energy to step outside for some light exercise in the courtyard.

After his morning exercise, Charles would take a shower, change into fresh clothes, have breakfast, and take his medicine.

After resting for a while, Natalie would perform acupuncture on him.

With a balanced diet, better sleep quality, and a more structured daily routine, his life had become much more regulated than before.

The combination of treatment and moderate exercise significantly improved his health.

Once Natalie finished checking the new batch of medicine, she took Charles's pulse. After he drank his medicine, she performed acupuncture on him as usual.

This time, however, Charles seemed noticeably more energetic after the session. He no longer dozed off immediately like he used to.

"Nattie, your parents' welcome party for you is coming up soon, right?" Charles asked with a smile as he finished getting dressed.

"Yeah, just a few more days to go."

Natalie packed up her acupuncture kit. "Grandpa Charles, will you and Mr. Holden be attending?"

"Of course! We wouldn't miss it." Charles chuckled, then added, "Oh, I prepared a gift for you. Sheldon, bring it over."

"Yes, Mr. Holden Senior."

A moment later, Sheldon returned with a large, beautifully wrapped box. "Mr. Holden Senior, here's the gift."

"Give it to Natalie."

"Yes, Mr. Holden Senior. Ms. Walker, this is for you."

Natalie accepted the box. "Thank you, Grandpa Charles."

"Go on, open it."

Charles watched her with warmth in his eyes, but beneath that kindness, a trace of guilt lingered.

He had never imagined that the godsister he once recognized could be so two-faced.

After conducting a secret investigation, Charles uncovered everything Grace had done—one betrayal after another, all laid bare before him.

Charles felt deeply unsettled.