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.

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

answered before Marcus could. "Now, has your daughter paid for the damages she caused at Goodwill

an eyebrow.

she hasn't paid, you, her father, can

in Goodwill Pharmacy has value, and your daughter came in here like she owned the place, smashing things left and right. If you want

glanced toward the Goodwill Pharmacy staff. Immediately, one

the list, Natalie," the staff member said

"Call Zane out here."

"Yes, Natalie."

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

my dad!" Ruby snapped. "Zane, are you doing this on

took a step forward and slapped the bill against Ruby's face. "Pay up. And while we're at it, let's talk about you calling me a homewrecking

turned

hard it was almost comical. "Natalie, I swear on my life, I have never looked at you that way!

But don't act like I ever

Natalie fell silent.

stomped her foot in fury. "Zane, what the

"I'm telling the truth. My mom

like you. That's the worst mistake of

in. "Ms. Ruby, pay

you to tell

weasel your

for the bill. His eyes flicked to the total about 56

expression darkened. "Are you kidding me? Why don't you just rob a bank instead? I'd

destroyed," Natalie

turned and walked into

Zane followed.

pause,

night. The staff had

had been

Ruby had broken

there, neatly collected.

Mr. Sinclair through the damages. We wouldn't

thinking we're

"Yes, Ms. Walker."

forward, picking up a shattered piece of ceramic. "This vase was a 221 BC artifact. Ms. Walker won it

box is made of camphorwood—not that expensive, just about