The Heiress Nobody Saw Coming

Chapter 249 Embarrase a Hypocritical Father

"That's right. You need to get down on your knees and apologize to me right now, and maybe I'll forgive you," Ruby sneered, stepping forward with her hands on her hips. Her glare was filled with malice. "Dad, this little slut is the reason Zane broke up with me!"

Ivan patted Ruby's hand reassuringly, giving her a look of fatherly indulgence. "Don't worry. As long as I'm here, no one can walk all over you."

Then, his eyes landed on Natalie. "Listen, girl, I don't care what your relationship with Zane is or what family you come from. But you better know your place when you're standing before me, a Sinclair. Otherwise, I can't guarantee you'll walk away from this unscathed."

Before Natalie could respond, a deep, authoritative voice cut through the air. "What exactly are you planning to do to my people, Mr. Sinclair?"

Marcus stepped out of Goodwill Pharmacy, his tall frame moving with effortless dominance. In just a few strides, he closed the distance and stood at Natalie's side.

The moment Ivan saw him, his expression shifted.

"Mr. Holden! So this young lady is with you?" Ivan immediately forced a smile. "Ah, what a misunderstanding! A case of friendly fire—our own people failing to recognize each other."

Marcus' cold gaze swept over the Sinclair bodyguards standing near the car. At just that look, they instinctively backed away several steps.

He reached for the car door and held it open. "Get in."

"No need."

Natalie pressed the door shut with one hand. Her expression remained impassive as she looked at Ivan and Ruby. "Even if you hadn't come looking for me, I would've come to find you."

She turned to Marcus and said, "This is between me and the Sinclairs. There's no need for you to step in."

Marcus saw the clear rejection in her eyes. He didn't push further but didn't leave either.

"Mr. Holden," Elijah approached, his voice eager, "if Ms. Walker needs someone to throw a few punches, I'm happy to do the honors."

Marcus shot him a cold look. "Go inside."

"But, Mr. Holden-"

"She made it clear this is her issue. You still don't get it?"

Elijah blinked, clearly confused as to why Marcus was suddenly annoyed. He hesitated, trying to figure out what he'd done wrong.

"Now." Marcus' tone turned even icier.

"Yes, sir!" Elijah didn't dare argue further. He turned and darted back into Goodwill Pharmacy.

still studying Natalie with interest. His smile was calculating. "So, Mr. Holden, what exactly is your

your daughter

an

settled. If she hasn't paid, you,

calm but firm. "Everything in Goodwill Pharmacy has value, and your daughter came in here like she owned the place, smashing things left and right. If

glanced toward the Goodwill Pharmacy staff. Immediately, one of them stepped forward with

the staff member said

"Call Zane out here."

"Yes, Natalie."

and blurted, "What the hell? Ruby, are you out of

my dad!" Ruby snapped. "Zane,

"Pay up. And while

Natalie turned to

life, I have never looked at you that way! You know exactly what kind of

me, fine. But don't act like I ever had a shot with Natalie. A guy like me? The best I could get was

Natalie fell silent.

"Zane, what the

smirked. "I'm telling the truth. My mom must've

girl like you. That's

in. "Ms.

scoffed. "Who the hell are you

to weasel your way out of

eyes flicked to

kidding me? Why don't you just rob a bank instead? I'd like to

to inspect what your daughter destroyed," Natalie said coolly. "Step inside and

and walked into Goodwill

Zane followed.

pause,

Pharmacy had already closed for the night. The staff had cleaned up some

been thrown

Ruby had broken was

there, neatly collected.

Sinclair

we're scamming

"Yes, Ms. Walker."

"This vase was a 221 BC artifact. Ms. Walker won it

made of camphorwood—not that expensive, just about two thousand dollars. But what was inside it