Chapter 54 Asing for a Herb From the Walker Family


    Connie ruched forward, wrapping her arms round Natalie as panir filled her voice


    "Mr. Holden, what happened to her Why she unconscious? Did the Langley family do something to her


    1. Walker has been poisoned by Three-Second Poise, Marcus eplied, voice low, she said she was missing one key ingredient, and as with the water family in Debora


    Ms. Sterling, if tean procure the herbs, can you prepare the antidote topletely neutralize the Three- Second Poison


    Connie hesitated for a mommt, then nodded slowly. She had no idea how to make the antidote, but since he had led otherwise to Marcus, she could only y along wi


    I can prepare in. Did Natalie say what herb de


    "t''s called Dead of Night"


    Connie froze the bad never heard of such athing “Are you surel


    "Yes, Dead of Night,” Marcus sod, noting her ignorance.


    Natalie wasn''t always enconscious. She had exined earlier that the antidote was made, sleep was the most effective way to suppress the effects of the poison process was too time consuming Shenor Charles could afford to love any more time.


    Hence, Mare had to get the herb she needed.


    However, the


    The thought of visiting the Walker familycased his brow to crease. The Walken eldest daughter, Emma, was his fiancée she was betrothed to him since before his birth However, he receby spoke to her. Whenew there were family gatherings or business events were Em was presente avoided attending if possible on the rare asions be couldn''t inoid it, Eis brothers acted as buffers, ensuring Emma couldn''te near himi


    Even when forced to interact, Marcus kept a courteous but distant demeanor, careful never to give her any on to misunderstand.


    Now, however, he had no choice but to go. For Charles'' sake, this was a trip he had to make.


    "Ms. Sterling, stay here and take care of Natalie head to phoria and get the herb as quickly as possible


    "Thank you, Mr. Holden," Cannae replied


    After lewing the


    Marrus pulled out his phone and called Sky Walker, the eldest son of the Walker family.


    The call connected quickly, and sky''s cheerful voice came through. "Matrus, what''s the asion? it''s rare to get a call from you." Marcus''s tone was calm, and he didn''t beat around the bush. “Sky, I need your help with something"


    “I''ve heard the Walker family has a herb called Dead of Night. I''d like to buy it from you could you part with some?" Marcas asked


    The Holden and Walker families were long-time allies, and Maren had grown up with sky and his brothers Despite their camaraderie, Marcus had always kept his distance from their cherished younger sister, Emma. This had subtly strained his rtionship with the family, Inning! suncertain about Sky''s response.


    Night Sky''s tone turned serious "Marcus, how did you learn that we have it?


    The herb was extremely rare, ince its price, bloomed only once y decade on the night of july 15th. Its flowerssted a mere 30 minutes and had to be harvested at the height of its bloom, stems and all Then, one had to store it properly therwise, it would render the eras ordinary as any wildflower.


    Sky, that''s not important. I need it sprilly Gan you help me?!


    "Sorry, Marcus" After abret pense, Sky''s reply was firm. "Our fandy doesn''t have Dead at Night"


    "Are you sude!


    Marcus didn''t believe him Natalie was Dr. Elin She wouldn''t have lied about this.


    Last time, his doubts about her led to unnecessaryplications with Charles" sirgery. This time, he decided to forego is prejudices and chose to tristher


    "I''ll help you look for it," sky said, his tone lightening. "But don''t you think you owe medier for this Lavor?!


    When I''m burk in tarhonia, Fin


    "Deal I''ll update you soon." As die call ended, Marcus''s expression darkened.


    He could see through Sky''s Butritious, but for Chules'' sake, he had nechoice but to endure.


    Alter Sky ended his call with Marcin, h?r insattendiatri alled Emma. “Earna, I''ve arranged a meeting for you


    with Marcus Heal home and ask Mom for a beth called Dead of Night


    ally?” Emma''s ware was filled with joy. "sky, you actually made it happen?"


    “Of course. When have Lever let you down ?" Sky said after tionately. “But terteiler, don''t conse on too strong. You''re a Walker family princess - don''t make it seem like you''re


    17, what are you talking about?" Emma retorted yfully. "I''ll go ask Mom right now."


    After she hang up, shelved assage from thy with Mars" location, indicating that he


    Heartfilled with excitement. She had been in love with.


    for years. Despite their engagement, he had always kept her at angiós length.


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    ry time she wanted to get close to him, he would turn around and leave without hesitation. He didn''t give her a chance at all.


    Every


    was for him to treat her as his


    Emma had always been doted on at home, so she was prideful. However, she was willing to set aside her pride and dignity for him. All she wanted w fiancée, not a stranger.


    She hurried home, feeling delighted. When she arrived, she overheard her mother, Charlotte, speaking on the phone. "Hello, is this Natalie?*


    "Yes, I saw the information on the website. Could you tell me more?"


    "Yes, I believe she might be my daughter."


    Emma was stunned by what she had just heard.