The Heiress Nobody Saw Coming (Natalie and Marcus) novel Chapter 373

Marcus remained silent the entire ride to the hospital, while Lincoln joyfully chatted with Natalie.

Upon reaching the hospital, Lincoln's enthusiasm for conversation hadn't waned. "Nat, after we visit Sophia, I'll take you to Walker Group and then to my entertainment company. Your good friend Olivia wants to star in a movie, right?

"I've arranged for someone to select a script for her, and filming is expected to start soon. When it does, we'll attend the launch ceremony together to support her."

"Absolutely!" Natalie responded eagerly.

Since the welcome party, Olivia had returned to work, and with both of them busy, it was hard for them to meet up. However, no matter the circumstances, they would immediately be there for each other with a quick phone call.

True friends don't necessarily interact frequently; they prioritize supporting each other during important times.

Although Natalie wasn't involved in the entertainment industry, she was aware that newcomers often faced challenges from established figures.

Even though Olivia was already a well-known model, there were others in the industry who were wealthier, more influential, and held higher status.

Natalie worried that if Olivia transitioned to film and television without support, she might face difficulties.

By attending the launch ceremony with Lincoln, they could show their backing for Olivia, signaling to the director and others that she had a powerful boss and the daughter of the Walker family supporting her.

"Ms. Walker, let's go," Marcus urged.

As Natalie and Lincoln continued their conversation, Marcus approached them, casting a brief, uninterested glance her way. "Noah just messaged. Sophia has woken up."

"Then let's move quickly. Lincoln, come on." Natalie grabbed Lincoln's arm and hurried toward the inpatient department.

Marcus trailed a step behind, watching them as they walked ahead. Lincoln was about six feet two inches, with broad shoulders and a slim waist, embodying the classic look of appearing lean in clothes yet muscular without a shirt.

Natalie stood around five feet seven inches, with a slender and elegant frame, her long, straight legs accentuating her graceful posture. Her hair was casually tied up, making her back look even more delicate and fragile.

From behind, they appeared to be a perfectly matched and visually pleasing pair. Despite knowing they were siblings, Marcus couldn't help but feel a surge of jealousy.

He longed to pull Lincoln away and have Natalie take his arm instead. However, he knew he couldn't act on this impulse.

Such an action would only earn Natalie and the Walker brothers' disdain. Having made a mistake, all he could do was strive to make amends and win back their approval.

Marcus trailed silently behind the pair. Soon enough, they reached the elevator. The hospital was already bustling with people at this hour.

Lincoln pressed the elevator button, and they waited patiently for it to arrive. When the doors opened, those inside exited first, allowing the waiting crowd to enter.

The elevator quickly filled up. Lincoln drew Natalie close, shielding her, while Marcus moved to her other side, effectively surrounding her with protection.

Both men were striking in stature, looks, and presence. They naturally drew the attention of everyone in the elevator.

Someone recognized Lincoln and eagerly approached him for a picture and autograph. Even as they requested his autograph, their eyes kept flicking to Marcus.

"When my parents hosted the welcome party for me, there were so many media reporters, and the coverage was extensive. Everyone knows I'm a member of the Walker family and Lincoln's sister. There's no way the paparazzi would dare to make up such stories."

Marcus remained silent. While other paparazzi might hesitate, his own team wouldn't. However, he realized deceiving Natalie wouldn't be easy, so this plan seemed unfeasible.

"Nat, you must understand that some fans can be very intense and fanatical," Marcus said, shifting his strategy. "Lincoln has a lot of female admirers who see him as their perfect match. Even though you're his sister, there's a possibility that some of these fans could become jealous and try to harm you."

Natalie thought for a moment before asking, "Has any female fan ever done something bad to Emma?"

She hadn't been to Dithoria before and wasn't familiar with entertainment news. The Walker family had always been somewhat mysterious to her, so she didn't know much about them.

"Yes," Marcus answered.

He pulled out his phone, searched for a bit, and then showed Natalie a news article. "There was a fan who stalked Emma out of jealousy because Lincoln cared so much for his sister. She tried to attack Emma with sulfuric acid. Luckily, Emma's bodyguard noticed in time, and she escaped without injury."

Natalie took Marcus' phone and, after looking closely, confirmed that what he said was true.

Lincoln admitted that he hadn't been the best brother to Emma. If his less-than-affectionate behavior could still provoke a stalker fan's jealousy, then Marcus' concern about the situation escalating if fans saw him doting on her could be valid.

Natalie wasn't particularly worried about encountering stalker fans, but as the saying goes, better the devil you knew than the devil you didn't.

She couldn't constantly be on alert for every stranger, and she didn't want to cause problems for Lincoln. Therefore, Marcus' advice was quite sensible.

"Thanks for the heads-up, Marcus," Natalie said, handing the phone back to him. "I'll message Lincoln later and suggest he leaves first."

"Exactly," Marcus agreed. "If he visits Sophia like this, fans might start speculating and misinterpreting things. It's best to steer clear of unnecessary complications. It's beneficial for both Lincoln and Sophia."