Chapter 544 Replacing Grief With Ruthless Composure

"Grandpa!" Marcus' anguished cry ripped through the air, raw and heart-wrenching. A stream of blood trickled from his lips as he clutched Charles and collapsed. "Mr. Marcus! Mr. Holden Senior!" Sheldon lunged forward, his cries turning into desperate wails. "Mr. Holden Senior, wake up! Mr. Marcus, wake up! Please, don't do this to me!" He threw himself over Marcus and Charles, his body trembling. If Charles was gone, then he had no reason to live either. "Hector, pull Sheldon away," William ordered. Hector stepped forward, grabbing Sheldon and holding him in place. Natalie stood frozen, her mind blank. A dull ringing echoed in her ears as she struggled to process what had just happened. This was the first time she had witnessed the death of someone who had truly cared for her. William, composed as ever, took control of the situation. Knowing Sheldon was in no state to help, he immediately summoned Charlotte. When Charlotte entered and saw Natalie kneeling in a daze, she said