The Heiress Nobody Saw Coming

Chapter 247 Filthy Eyes See Filth Everywhere Ruby winced in pain, and her teeth clenched as she stared at the woman in front of her. There was something oddly familiar about her, almost like they had met before.

As for Marcus, Ruby knew better than to cross him.

She quickly searched her memory, trying to place the woman's face. When she realized she had never seen her at any high-society events, she immediately dismissed her as unimportant.

Anyone who had never set foot in an elite social gathering in Dithoria State clearly wasn't someone of status. Even if this woman was just smistress Zane was keeping on the side, Ruby wasn't the least bit intimidated. Gritting her teeth, she pushed herself to her feet. "Who the hell do you think you are, kickinglike that?" Natalie looked past her and locked eyes with Zane, who had just rushed in. His face had turned pale.

"Ruby, are you out of your goddamn mind? I was the one who broke up with you, and now you're running around like a rabid dog, attacking people left and right? Keep it up, and someone's going to have to put you down!" He stormed over, glaring at her before quickly bowing toward Natalie and Marcus. "Natalie, I'm sorry. Mr. Holden, I apologize. I didn't mean for this nonsense to interrupt your evening. I'll get rid of her right now." Then he turned back to Ruby, his expression darkening. "Don't push me, Ruby. If you keep acting like this, I swear I'll call the cops." "You wouldn't dare!" Ruby's eyes welled with tears. "You dumpedout of nowhere! What was I supposed to do? Just sit there and take it?" "Zane, you were my boyfriend! Now you're out here defending another woman? Be honest with me—are you keeping that whore from Goodwill Pharmacy on the side?" Zane lost his patience and slapped Ruby across the face.

He could tolerate being insulted himself, but no one-no one-was going to disrespect Natalie.

Natalie was on a whole different level-untouchable, out of reach. Putting him in a couple with her was just bringing down her standards.

"Ruby, just because your mother was a homewrecker doesn't mean every woman is. Filthy people like you see filth everywhere. You might want to handle your mom's mess before you start running your mouth." "Zane, don't you dare talk about my mother!" Ruby screamed. If there was one thing she hated most in the world, it was being reminded that she was an illegitimate child.

"The real homewrecker is the woman who couldn't keep her husband. Blher, not my mother." Zane let out a cold laugh. "Oh yeah? Then, by that logic, you couldn't keep me, so who are you blaming now? The unloved one is the homewrecker, Ruby. Right now, that's you. I don't love you. So as the other woman, why don't you take your ass out of here?" Ruby let out a scream, shaking her head and stomping her feet. That wasn't what she meant.

Natalie watched the scene unfold, amused. So this was the sRuby that Ivan had always treated like a princess? His judgment clearly wasn't that great.

"Zane, I'll give you three minutes to get this lunatic out of here. And before she leaves, she's paying for everything she just broke. At full price." Natalie's voice was ice-cold. "Also, don't bother coming to work at Goodwill Pharmacy for the next week." "Natalie, no! Please!" Zane looked devastated.

"Get out." Her tone was sharp and commanding, and her gaze was like a blade.

Zane immediately straightened up, yanking Ruby by the wrist and dragging her out of the courtyard.

Once they were gone, Natalie picked up the report that had fallen to the ground and settled back into her seat under the gazebo.

"Mr. Holden, thanks for the help earlier." She could've dodged Ruby's slap on her own, but Marcus had stepped in first. Since he had done her a favor, the least she could do was acknowledge it.

"Do you want to sit down for stea?" "Sure." Marcus stepped into the gazebo, watching Natalie's slender, fair hands lift the teapot. Her movements were natural and elegant as she poured him a cup.

"Did she touch you?" he asked.

"No." "Good." She slid the tea toward him. "Have some." "Thanks." Marcus took a sip. The tea was fragrant and smooth, leaving a lingering taste on his tongue.

Neither of them spoke again. They simply sat there, quietly sipping their tea.

Natalie rang the bell once she finished going through Goodwill Pharmacy's reports. Soon, sarrived.

"Yes, Natalie?" "Take these back. Once you've finished cleaning up the front hall, gather everyone in the back for a meeting." "Okay." "Oh, and one more thing. From now on, I don't care if it's someone's ne quickly boyfriend, girlfriend, or family member-anyone who comes here causing trouble gets thrown out. No exceptions." "Understood, Natalie." Natalie delivered her orders without an ounce of emotion, her tone crisp and authoritative. Then she turned back to Marcus.

"Mr. Holden, I have things to do, so I won't be staying." Marcus gave a small nod and rose from his seat. "Alright." "I'll leave Sohpia in your hands," he added. "Do you needto leave someone here to help care for her?" Natalie thought about it for a moment. "Yeah, send Elijah over." Among Marcus' people, Elijah was the one she liked the most. That man had a mouth on him-he never backed down from an argument, and he sure as hell never lost one.

Sophia was weak and timid, constantly overthinking and blaming herself. The fact that she had gotten pregnant but still refused to reveal who the father was spoke volumes about the pressure she was under.

"Got it. I'll send him over now." Marcus made the call right away. He hadn't brought any security with him when he took Sophia to Natalie's place. After all, he was just there to ask for help.

But who could've expected a car accident right inside Walker Estate? The image of that horse charging out of nowhere flashed through his mind, and his gaze darkened.

"Ms. Walker, I need to go to Walker Estate and investigate what happened with that horse. Are you good with that?" "You're welcto." Natalie didn't hesitate for even a second. "You and Sophia got hurt on my family's property. We owe you an explanation. Even if you didn't want to look into it, we would've handled it ourselves." Marcus nodded. "I appreciate it." "No need. I should be thanking you for not holding this against us." "See you next time, Ms. Walker." "See you next time, Mr. Holden." With a polite nod, Marcus turned and left.

Natalie watched him go, staring at his retreating figure for a long moment before finally pulling out her phone.

She dialed Mason's number. "Hey, Mason. Get all the helpers together. Marcus is coming over to investigate the horse situation."

"Nat, are Marcus and Sophia okay?" Mason sounded shaken. "I just went to change my shirt and brush my teeth, and suddenly there was a damn accident at home?" "Marcus is fine. Sophia's injured, but it's being kept under wraps. Mason, don't say

a word about Sophia's condition at home. Especially not in front of the helpers Got it. He sighed. "Where is "Gotite she? I want to see her." "Don't. Not right now." Natalie shut him down immediately. "Let's figure out what the hell happened with that horse first." mmMwWLlilofiflo&1 mmMwWLlilofiflo&1 mmMwWLliI0fiflO&1 mmMwWLlilofiflo&1 mmMwWLliIofifl0&1 mmMwWLlilofiflo&1