The Heiress Nobody Saw Coming (Natalie and Marcus)

"Ms. Cassie is not as innocent as you think," Sheldon said to Wesley, his expression grim.

He recalled how Cassie had brought in Jessy to impersonate Elim, fully aware that she was a fraud, yet still allowing her to treat Charles. Her true intentions were obvious.

"But Mr. Holden, I won't argue with you about this anymore. Think about it yourself. I'll be waiting right here. Once Mr. Hector finishes hypnotizing Mr. Holden Senior, I'll undergo the same process."

Neither he nor Charles had any reservations about being hypnotized. If their memories had truly been tampered with as Marcus claimed, then they needed to uncover the truth. If Ms. Cassie was the mastermind, then it's time for her to be exposed.

"We have nothing to hide. That's why we're not afraid to do whatever Mr. Marcus asks of us," Sheldon added. "But what about you, Mr. Wesley? Can you say the same?"

He fixed Wesley with a sharp gaze. "If you're afraid, then forget it."

"Who says I'm afraid? I'll do it," Wesley snapped, falling for the provocation without hesitation. "I'm just worried about Laura. I need to know how she's doing. You can't doubt me just because I'm worried about Laura!"

Sheldon chuckled. "Mr. Holden, none of us doubt you. One way or another, Mdm. Laura will recover, and once she does, everything will come to light.

"Ms. Walker hasn't come out yet. She hasn't given us permission to see Mdm. Laura. So, instead of standing here, you might as well go see how Mr. Holden Senior's hypnosis is going."

Realizing Sheldon wasn't going to let him through, Wesley hesitated for a long moment before finally nodding. "Fine, I'll go check on my father."

He turned and left, quickly making his way to where Marcus, Hector, and Charles had gathered.

Hector had chosen a glass conservatory for the hypnosis session. The space was filled with exotic flowers and plants, with a hanging chair, a transparent coffee table, and several small stools arranged inside.

Holding a pendant in one hand, Hector asked Joshua for a mild sleep-inducing incense, which he lit before instructing Charles to sit in the hanging chair. As the gentle fragrance filled the air, the hypnosis began.

"Mr. Holden Senior, focus on the pendant in my hand. Don't blink. Relax your mind and slowly follow my voice," Hector said, his tone low, steady, and hypnotic. "Your eyes are getting heavy. You need to rest. Close them slowly, and let yourself return to the day Mdm. Laura went into labor-"

As Hector's voice guided him deeper, Charles' eyes gradually closed. A mist enveloped his mind, and when it cleared, he found himself back at Holden Residence.

Laura's due date had arrived. Sheldon had organized the medical teams, ensuring everything was in order. Wesley stayed by Laura's side throughout, but then Cassie suddenly appeared before Charles.

"Father." She held a maternity kit in her hands. "I bought this for Laura."

"Haven't we already prepared everything?" Charles asked, eyeing her curiously. "Why bring more?"

"Then how about I make her some chicken broth? I'll go to the kitchen and prepare it."

Without waiting for a response, Cassie set the maternity kit on the couch and disappeared into the kitchen.

Charles didn't think much of it. In fact, he was relieved. Cassie had always been willful and had never gotten along with Laura. But recently, she had started treating her like a sister.

As a father, he only wanted harmony in the family. As long as the children got along, he was happy.

Cassie remained in the kitchen for a long time. Only after Laura had given birth did she emerge, carrying a steaming bowl of chicken broth.

"Father, I'm bringing this to Laura," she said with a bright smile. "I'm an aunt now, after all. I should go see my little nephew."

"Go on, then."

With a casual wave of his hand, he let her go. Cassie carried the chicken broth into Laura's room.

That night, Lucy's assistant, Julie, came to inform him that he could now visit Laura. Charles took Sheldon with him, heading toward the room.

But before they could enter, they overheard a chilling conversation between Cassie and Lucy.

"I want Laura to suffer. My brother can only be mine."

"Don't worry, Ms. Holden. The drug is already in the chicken broth. It only affects Laura—it won't harm anyone else in the Holden family."

"And the drug for my brother?"

"It's been administered, but it will take some time to take effect. He's been constantly by Laura's side, so I didn't have a chance to act sooner."

"Good." Cassie's voice dripped with malice. "Now that she's given birth, she's useless. And as for my father he has a grandson now. He won't be able to stop me from being with my brother anymore."

Charles was stunned by the conversation. Before he could react, Lucy left the

room. Moments later, he heard Cassie speaking to Laura.

Unable to listen any longer, he ordered Sheldon to open the door. The moment he stepped inside, he grabbed Cassie and slapped her across the face. Twice.

"I've raised a monster! How dare you do this to Laura?" he spat.

"Someone, take Cassie to the basement! Lock her up!"

At his command, Sheldon called the family's security team. They seized Cassie and dragged her away.noveldrama

After ensuring Cassie was locked up, Charles returned Laura's room, offering her a few words of comfort and assuring her that justice would be served.

Then, he left and headed straight for the basement with Sheldon.

Inside, Cassie lounged on the couch, a smile playing on her lips.

"Father, does it really embarrass you that I love Wesley?"

Her voice was calm-brazen, even.

"Father, you have a grandson now. So there's no reason for you to object anymore, right?"

"You... You..." Charles clutched his chest, his breath short and ragged. "Are you trying to drive me to my grave?"

His voice trembled with disbelief as he looked at Cassie. "When did you start harboring such twisted feelings for your brother? Tell me when?"

Cassie stood up, smiling as if nothing was wrong. "A long, longe time ago," she admitted. "I just kept it hidden. I endured Laura's presence and treated her well because I was waiting for this moment.

"Wesley belongs to me alone. Father, whether you accept it or not doesn't matter. You will have to accept it."

With a dramatic flick of her sleeve, she smirked. "I've already put on my wedding dress. Of course, I'm marrying my brother.

"And don't think I was powerless just because you locked me in the basement.

The entire medical team that cared for Laura during her pregnancy? They were

my people.

"You thought locking me away meant I couldn't do anything? Aside from Sheldon, every single one of

your trusted people has already net

been bought off by me. You're the one who belongs in the basement, Father."

Cassie threw back her head and laughed, the sound ringing through the room like

a chilling echo.

When her laughter died down, she clapped her hands. "Take him away!"