The Heiress Nobody Saw Coming (Natalie and Marcus) novel Chapter 276

Charlotte uploaded the pictures and then showed the post to Natalie. "Nat, I have posted it."

"Thank you, Mom." Natalie hugged her. "Do you think I'm too scheming and cruel?"

"What is there to worry about? Compared to Emma, my sweetie is practically an angel."

Thinking about how Emma had called to slander Natalie, Charlotte's eyes flashed with cold determination. It was time for Emma to be taught a lesson and to recognize her true place.

But not today. Today was Natalie's welcome party, and Charlotte wouldn't allow anything to go wrong.

She picked up her phone and called Hector. "Hector, make sure someone guards Emma's hospital room. She is not to take a single step outside, nor is anyone allowed to visit her. Especially Sky."

"Understood, Mother," he replied respectfully. "I have already given the orders. To prevent Sky from forcing his way in, I also borrowed a few men from Marcus."

Charlotte's gaze darkened at the mention of Sky's affection toward Emma. "Good move."

Marcus' people wouldn't follow Sky's commands. As for Marcus, he certainly wouldn't give in to Sky, either.

"Once everything is settled, come back home. Today is Natalie's welcome party, and the whole family needs to be present."

"Yes, Mother."

Charlotte hung up the call and gently ruffled Natalie's hair. "Nat, don't worry. I won't let anything ruin today for you. No one will dare cause trouble tonight."

"Thank you, Mom." Natalie's voice softened as she lifted her dress and twirled in front of the mirror. The dress shimmered under the light, glowing like a river of stars."

She was certain that the horse's rampage was connected to Emma, but Emma refused to admit it. Even Gabriel was adamant in his denial. Even when she and Marcus teamed up to probe for answers, Emma never let a single word slip

This only proved one thing. Emma had an incredibly strong mental fortitude. Or rather, she was willing to endure anything for the sake of wealth and status.

That was fine. Natalie would break her down completely, stripping away every last defense.

Emma wanted to stay in the Walker family and enjoy their riches. Natalie had no objections to that.

But she had caused Sophia to lose her child. At that time, Sophia and Marcus had come to visit her. Because of that, Natalie would never let her go so easily.

The Walker family had raised Emma for 20 years. Saying there was no emotional attachment at all would be a lie. That was why Natalie wouldn't eliminate her in one swift move.

She needed to test the waters first. Once she confirmed that no one in the Walker family would protect Emma anymore, then she would strike with precision.

Of course, even if some of them still chose to defend her, it wouldn't matter.

She had a recording. And so did Marcus.

If that recording were to be played at the party tonight, Emma would never be able to hold her head up in the elite circles of the capital ever again. She would be completely cast out unless someone was foolish enough to stand against both the Walker and Holden families.

By sending a Facebook post that only Emma could see, Natalie was making her stance clear. She was taking back everything that belonged to her.

Looking at her reflection in the mirror, Natalie's lips curved slightly.

On her 18th birthday, Diana had locked her in a dark storage room overnight. Forget about wearing a beautiful dress; she hadn't even been given a sip of water.

At 20, her welcome party seemed to make up for the lost moment.

Natalie released the fabric and said," I should change out of this for now. I'll put it back on when the event starts."

"Alright"