The Heiress Nobody Saw Coming (Natalie and Marcus) novel Chapter 161

Grace suddenly flew into a rage, which Walter hadn't expected. Yet, her outburst confirmed that she had indeed been pretending.

Walter let out a long sigh. He placed a cup of hot water into Grace's hand. "Mrs. Langley Senior, you're mistaken. You weren't the one who supported me back then. It was Natalie who did.

"As far as you were concerned, it didn't matter if it was me or someone else. As long as Natalie chose that person, you were willing to sponsor them.

"That's why the first person I'm grateful to is Natalie. But I'm also respectful and thankful to you, Mrs. Langley Senior.

"Even though you told me not to come to Dithoria, here I am. If you have something you want me to do, I'll help you. After this, though, our debt is settled. From then on, I'll only stand with Natalie."

When he finished, Walter didn't look again at Grace's darkened face. He stood and walked to the window, sending Natalie a message.

Walter: "I have a recording proving Mrs. Langley Senior is of sound mind. When we meet, I'll play it for you."

Natalie: "Alright."

At this point, Natalie already knew the truth, but she still wanted to hear it. Her heart had to be completely broken before she could make a firm decision with no regrets.

"Take me back to Amberton," Grace said coldly, lying on the bed. "You're not allowed to leave Langley Group. If Natalie wants to leave, so be it, but you can't go."

Walter turned around and asked, "Why?"

"Walter, don't play dumb," Grace said, her tone turning colder. "If you don't stay, then I'll cling to Natalie. I know how deep her sense of duty is."

She continued, "If she finds out I've recovered and I demand she not leave Langley Group, do you think she'll agree or refuse? If you take me back right now, while I'm still 'disabled,' I'll allow her to leave Langley Group."

"Natalie doesn't need your permission to leave Langley Group," Walter said, his face turning grim. Grace was threatening him. If he wanted Natalie to leave without trouble, then he had to stay.

"Yeah, she doesn't need my permission, but you can ask her yourself. Do you think she'd just leave if I didn't agree? I raised her. Don't you think I know her better than anyone?"

Grace smirked. "She doesn't want the shares I gave her and wants to hand them over to Selena. If I keep refusing to agree, she won't be able to say no.

"Why else is Natalie avoiding me right now? She can't reject my demands, so she's steering clear and letting her birth parents handle everything. She might think I don't see through her, but I know exactly what she's doing.

"Walter, whether you believe me or not, I really do want to protect Natalie. I truly have her best interests at heart."

Walter let out a mocking laugh. "Mrs. Langley Senior, save those words for yourself. If you keep repeating them, I might almost believe you.

"You gave Natalie the shares, and you must know very well how Selena and Diana treat her. Do you really not see any of it?

"Now Natalie wants to give the shares back to Selena, so all of you can be one big happy family again. She's just an outsider anyway. She shouldn't interfere with your family's harmony. You should be glad."

"Stop talking nonsense." Grace hated the sarcastic smile on Walter's face. Even if Natalie was the one who provided the money, it was Grace who passed that money on.

"Walter, I advise you not to spout such defiant words in front of me."