The Heiress Nobody Saw Coming (Natalie and Marcus) novel Chapter 716

With that much money under her name, Sierra knew that without a powerful backer or strong allies, she and her parents would easily become targets. Even after arriving in Dithoria, their relatives hadn't stopped probing into their situation from the shadows.

That was why Jonathan had asked Marcus for help. He was worried Sierra wouldn't have anyone to protect her. Marcus had agreed to keep an eye on her, but Sierra knew very well that relying on others would never be as reliable as relying on herself.

If even Samuel, who had been her childhood companion and lifelong support, could turn his back on her in the blink of an eye, how much could she expect from Marcus, who was practically a stranger?

She needed to plan a long-term, foolproof path for herself.

The Walker family ranked just below the Holden family in Dithoria. Natalie had saved Sophia's life and was also her friend.

Natalie had a strong sense of justice, and as a woman, was more likely to sympathize with another woman's struggles. So forging a connection with Natalie was something both Sierra and Sophia had to take seriously.

Sophia had now joined Natalie's charity efforts, securing that link. But Sierra had no interests in charity, and she certainly didn't want to go somewhere like Coalmarsh.

Her goal was to use the Walker family's influence to establish herself in Dithoria—firmly enough that the Remingtons from Amberton would no longer dare to come after her family.

Sky, though a former inmate, had earned repeated commendations during his time in prison. His early release had been a certainty.

With Sophia and Zachary facilitating that release, he now owed them a favor. Once free, Sky was likely to return as CEO of Walker Group, while his younger brother, Lincoln, already ran his own successful business.

Sierra had researched Natalie's brothers carefully.

The oldest, Sky, had once doted excessively on Emma. Lincoln, the second brother, was a film mogul with a powerful entertainment company and many top-tier celebrities under his wing.

Despite his fame, he had never been caught in a single scandal. He always maintained a professional image, never giving anyone the chance to exploit his name.

Clearly, Lincoln was easygoing on the surface, but firm in his boundaries.

The third brother, Hector, was a doctor. He ran his own hospital and served as its director. Though busy, he made time to support Natalie whenever she needed him. Hector adored Natalie, but in other areas, Sierra wasn't sure how much influence he had.

The fourth brother, Timothy, was a renowned esports champion. A master gamer and extremely low-key in real life, he was virtually invisible outside competitions.

The youngest, Mason, was a sports student. His girlfriend was Olivia Thatcher, Natalie's close friend and a top model signed under Lincoln's entertainment company.

Since joining the agency, Olivia's career had skyrocketed, and she now had a commercial value in the eight-figure range.

Their relationship was kept under wraps, a testament to how discreetly they operated.

Mason was off-limits because he was taken. Timothy was too elusive to be a viable option. Lincoln had recently been spotted meeting a ballerina in secret, clearly pursuing someone seriously. Hector, despite his credentials, wasn't involved in business and wouldn't be much help in Sierra's plans.

That left Sky.

His criminal record made him both visible and vulnerable. The incident had stirred up a lot of attention, giving him a certain level of notoriety. But no matter how well-known he became, prison remained a stain on his record.

He had seen Emma's true nature and had grown cautious around women. He wouldn't be easy to win over, but if she could gain his trust, he would be fiercely loyal.

So Sierra planned to go big.

She arranged this meeting with Sky just to get a foot in the door—to talk, maybe become friends, and slowly go from there.

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