Emma shot a pleading gaze at Noah. She had loved Marcus since she was young and often kept an eye on him from afar. As for those working for Marcus, she already knew all of them very well.


    Aside from Ethan, Elijah and Noah were the ones Marcus relied on the most. Ethan was Marcus'' assistant, while Elijah and Noah were Marcus'' personal bodyguards.


    Ethan worked for Marcus openly. Elijah and Noah would sometimes operate on Marcus'' behalf in public and behind the scenes.


    Though Ethan had more influence over work-rted affairs, Elijah and Noah had the upper hand when it came to personal matters. After all, they had grown up with the Holdens and were trained from a young age before being assigned to protect Marcus. Despite being bodyguards, they seemed more like brothers to him.


    Aside from being less talkative, Noah was also much more aloof and ruthless than Elijah. Elijah had a sharp tongue and spoke ruthlessly, but he was actually quite softhearted.


    Emma gazed at Noah while biting her lip, her eyes bloodshot. Tonight would definitely be a sleepless night for her.


    Shey in the hospital bed in excruciating pain while everyone at the Walker residence would be enjoying a horse feast. Though she wasn''t there, she could imagine the lively atmosphere.


    "Ms. Emma, it''s no use begging me," Noah said nonchntly, his expression remaining nk. "Mr. Holden said he was never close to you before, nor would he be now or in the future."


    He continued, "He also said that the way you look at him makes him uneasy. He''s even more disgusted by the way you drugged him.


    "Ms. Emma, although you aren''t Mr. and Mrs. Walker''s biological daughter, you did grow up with the Walkers for the past 20 years. How could you not have learned any basic manners and morals?"


    While speaking, Noah''s gaze was filled with confusion. "Are your genes the reason why the darkness is always within you even though you''re living in a good environment?"


    Emma bit down harder on her lip. After some time, she slowlyy on the hospital bed again and covered herself with the nkets. She shut her eyes and said nothing.


    Noah smirked before dragging Gabriel forward. "Ms. Emma, do you have anything more to say to your helper? After this, I don''t know if you''ll ever meet again."


    "Ms. Emma, Ms. Emma. Open your eyes and look at me," Gabriel yelled. "Ms. Emma, I''ll always be loyal to you. My loyalty will never change.


    "No matter who the Walkers think their heiress is, you''ll always be the heiress to me. Who does Natalie think she is? You are the true heiress of the Walker family, Ms. Emma."


    Hearing Gabriel''s words, Emma opened her eyes again and met Gabriel''s gaze. Gabriel immediately broke into a satisfied smile. "Ms. Emma, don''t worry. Even if the Walkers don''t want you anymore, Cindy and I still love you."


    "Gabriel, don''t do something stupid because of me," Emma choked out. "I''m just happy you feel that way. Just don''t ever do anything foolish." Emma emphasized while looking at Gabriel. Her pitiful gaze held a subtle, sharp glint.


    Gabriel gazed at Emma with adoration and admiration. "Ms. Emma, don''t worry. I won''t do anything foolish. I want to continue living and serve you well in the future."


    "I don''t want you to help me," Emma replied. "I want you to live well."


    "Okay, that''s enough of this nonsense." Noah dragged Gabriel out like he was nothing and took him out of the hospital room.


    Only Emma remained in the hospital room. She noticed that Noah didn''t even bother shutting the hospital room door after leaving, so she pressed the call bell by the bedside.


    She was severely injured, but the Walkers didn''t even arrange for a dedicated nurse to take care of her. In the past, the entire family would be anxious to even learn that she had a minor scratch or injury. Their current behavior was such a sharp contrast.


    After pressing the call bell, it didn''t take long for someone to enter the room. It was Hector, dressed in arge white coat.


    "How are you? Feeling better?" Hector approached Emma and felt her forehead. "Normal temperature. You don''t have any fever."


    "Hector, I want to see Marcus." Emma''s eyes reddened. "Dad, Mom, and Natalie ughtered sh."


    Hearing Emma''s words, Hector pulled a chair over and sat before the bed. "Don''t you think sh should be put down? sh ram into Marcus'' car and even injured you. It almost hurt others at home.


    "Emma, don''t you think putting him down was the right choice? Besides, you mentioned that you want to see Marcus. What does that have to do with whether sh has been ughtered?"


    Hector''s tone sounded calm and gentle. "Marcus doesn''t like you. Anyone who paid attention could tell that he''s always kept a distance from you.


    "You''ve always been so sensible from a young age and never forced yourself on those uninterested in you. Why can''t you let go of him now?"


    Emma bit her lip and didn''t respond to Hector''s question.


    "Emma, tell me the truth. Did you have something to do with sh going mad? Did you give orders to Gabriel?"


    Hector reached out to tuck Emma under the nket and softened his voice even more. "There''s no one else here except for you and me. Even if you really did do something, I won''t tell our parents."


    "Hector, I didn''t do it." Tears rolled


    BUT


    down Emma''s cheeks. Her voice trembled, and she couldn''t help but sob. "Sky gave me sh as a present. How could I let Gabriel hurt


    sh? You''re also aware that I really


    like Marcus. Why would I let sh


    hurt him?"


    Hector adjusted his sses before replying calmly, "But Sophia was in Marcus'' car that day."


    "Sophia is Sky''s girlfriend and my future sister-inw. I wouldn''t have gone after her since she was in Marcus'' car!"


    She wiped her tears away and added, "I know. Natalie fed you this nonsense, right? She believes that I''m the culprit, so she asked you to interrogate me."


    "No, it has nothing to do with Nat." Hector gazed at the tearful Emma, but the warmth he had before wasz gone. "Emma, you always me Nat for everything. Be honest with me. Are you really not jealous of her at all


    "Never!" Emma raised her voice. "I''m not jealous of her. Hector, don''t you use


    me of that."


    Hector pursed his lips. Emma had answered far too quickly in such a ferocious manner and kept avoiding eye contact with him. She was clearly flustered.


    Indeed, Emma wasn''t rted to the Walkers. Despite being raised properly for 20 years, she still let him down.


    "Emma, answer me honestly. Did you have anything to do with sh hurting you?"