Chapter 76 Charlotte's Bold Abduction of Mrs Langley Senior

Marcus' deep, magnetic voice suddenly broke the silence, startling Natalie. She flinched, hastily covering her tablet as if to shield its contents. "When did you wake up?" Her tone was sharp, and her gaze was wary. She couldn't tell how much of her conversation he might have overheard. "Just now." Marcus' voice was calm, but his gaze lingered on her guarded expression. He was momentarily dazed. Even disguised as a man, Natalie's natural voice—cool and melodic, had slipped out in her moment of urgency. It paired effortlessly with her delicate yet striking features, making her all the more captivating. Natalie, preoccupied with her worries, hadn't noticed the lapse in her disguise. Marcus, however, had. Though he already knew she was in disguise, he chose to remain silent, allowing her to keep up the pretense. After all, deception was a game he played just as well. "Relax. I didn't hear much, just the name Charlotte." His tone was indifferent, and his expression was unreadable. H