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    Chapter 67 Who Would Have Known


    Emma followed Marcus for a while, but he knew she was trailing him and made no effort to look back


    He had long intended to annullis engagement with Emma. But out of consideration for Charles''s health, he had dyed bringing it up


    Back in the VIP suite, Marcos instructed his subreddinates to pack his things, preparing for his discharge and the journey to puberia State


    As Joe Natale, she would undoubtedly agree to go.


    However, Marcus was curious about how she would manage her dul identities,


    movide the vi, Natalie sulked for a while. When the pain in her fret finally subsided, she began parking her things.


    Marcus had made his intentions clear, whether she liked it me not, she would be going to bitharia State: Comme, of course, would be apanying her


    Amer minutes, Natalie had transformed once again Into Nathaniel, 1


    She sling a backpack over her shoulder. Her short hair was neatly stylest, and she were a ck tracksuit paired with bright boosting sneakers, making her appear taller than


    Carrell, the packed the necessary medicinal herbs into a specially designed tease and called for Conniets leave the wit with her


    “N–Nath,” Connie stammered, gazing at Natalie''s cool, almost unapproachable face. She wondered hour someone could be perfectly androgynous


    Natalie''s icy demeanor,bined with her striking beauty, seemed to silently broadcast, “Stay away." "If you have something to say, say it." Natalie said, her voice t


    Connie hesitated. If she were short-tempered she might have snapped not a sharp remark. But her upbringing kept her in check


    “Are we really going to Dubra State Conne asked, her voice cautious. She had sensed that something had shitted after Natalie''s acupuncture treatment, and now her cold towed her was palpable.


    "Are we really staying at the Holden Residence


    ***. Walker, are you upset?


    Natalie nced at Connie, habesharp. *1 thought I was making that obvious enough


    "From now on, don''t speak,” Natalie said cuntly, pulling her suitcase and striding ahead


    Five minutes earlier, Marcus had sent a message instructing her to meet him at the entrance of Quinton Hospital


    When Natalie arrived, Charles was already in the car, and Marcus stood beside it, one hand in his pocket, speaking on the phone.


    Standing next to him was a woman in a light blue dress, white high heels, and carrying a limited-edition handbag from a luxury brand.


    Her face was mostly obscured by oversized sunsses, covering nearly two-thirds of her features, so Natale couldn''t make out her exact look


    sell, from her graceful posture and refined aura, Natalie immediately recognized her as Marcas''s fiancée. Natale stepped forward, her deep, masculine voice cutting through


    Marcus took her in with a swift nce


    Her soft, glossy ck curls were gone, reced by a sharp, short hairstyle.


    "Mr. Holden, I''m ready. We can leave whenever you are."


    Her once delicate and serene features now seemed more defined, with a more prominent nose and deeper- set eyes


    Her pale skin em unchanged, but the refined features now carried a more striking, masculine appeal


    That blend of elegance and ruggedness,bined with her altered voice and gare, made her seem not only more attractive but resolute and assertive.


    Natalie''s slender figure, enhanced by the ck outfit and height boosting shoes, made it look taller and more delicate


    It was the kind of appearance that instinctively invoked a sense of protectiveness


    Marcus''s panelingered on her, noting her male attire. He couldn''t help but wonder if binding her chest made her feel ufortabile.


    Natalie, feeling the weight of Marcus''s intense state, instinctively covered her chest, howing her brows. She quickly turned and walked toward the car behind her


    "Mr. Langley, you should ride with me,” Marcus suddenly spoke, halting her in her tracks.


    She turned back, her expression already tense.


    "Mr. Holden has a high status," a teplied coolly, her voice low and maic, yet clearly tinged with frustration. "I wouldn''t want to risk ''diming Mr. Halden''s car."


    Marcus stepped forward. “Mr. Langley, you''re Ms. Sterling''s cousin, a valued guest at itolden Residence. It I don''t treat you well, Ms. Sterling will be upset”


    He extended his hand toward her "Please, Mr. Langley."


    Natalie couldn''t believe it. She wondered if Marcus was rally this deluded? bo''t he see tamna standing right there, her fists clenched in fury?


    "Mr. Halden, Iperder to sit with Connie,she said tly


    "I don''t like sitting with strangers".


    "Marcus, Nathaniel, get in the car charles''s voice called from the car behind Marcus, a grin spreading across his Lace as he wired.


    Chizzler 67 When Weild How known


    He had been watching her from the window, clearly entertained by the situation.


    Charles was thrilled to see his earlier suspicion confirmed Marcus didn''t like women. From the way he was looking at the male version of Natalie, it was obvious.


    But Charles was secretly relieved. At least, for new, Nathaniel was still just Natalie in disguise.


    He eagerly awaited the day when Marcus would discover that the Nathaniel he was so interested in was actually a woman. He was certain that day wasn''t far off


    "Nath, you can''t refuse me,” charles said, raising his voice. "Thave a secret want to discuss with you."


    Natalie just stared at him, silently. It seemed Charles had a knack for causing trouble.


    "Mr. Langley, this way, please,” Marcus repeated, gestating for her to follow.


    Reluctantly, Natale wheeled her suitcase over,


    "I''ll take it" Without a second thought, Marcus stepped in, taking the suitcase from Natalie''s hand and casually falling half a step behind her.


    Natalie frowned. She was confused with what Marcus was doing. Emma was right there, yet he was being overly polite to her.


    Emma, standing nearby, couldn''t hide her anger any longer. Despite her careful nning, she hadn''t expected Marcus to be interested in men.


    Her eyes, hidden behind her oversized sunsses, seemed to burn with fury.


    Although Nathaniel was handsome and appeared refined, his slender, fragile build made it clear that he was no match for her.


    Emma clenched her fists and stepped forward a few paces before pausing as Marcus''s gaze shifted toward


    her.


    “Nath, Mr. Langleywill ride with Grandpa. We''ll take the car behind,” Emma said, her tone sharp.


    Natalie forced a smile, maintaining the image of a gentle, amodating persona.


    “Ms. Emma, I''m sorry, but Grandpa and I have things to discuss. Marcus didn''t even look at Emma as he


    spoke, i


    Nath, I also want to apany Grandpa," I time with Grandpa.” 1


    his focus solely on Natalie.


    “Emma insisted, this time with a more demanding tone. "My brother asked me to bring you some medicine.


    He hopes I can spend more


    By bringing up the medicine, Emma was subtly reminding Marcus that he owed her a favor.