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.

"So,

Natalie answered before Marcus could. "Now, has your daughter paid for the damages

an eyebrow. "Not

If she hasn't paid, you,

was 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 you want to discuss compensation, we'll start

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

the list, Natalie," the

"Call Zane out here."

"Yes, Natalie."

Zane stepped out, took one look at Ruby and Ivan, and blurted, "What the hell? Ruby, are you out

dad!" Ruby snapped. "Zane, are you

the bill against Ruby's face. "Pay up.

turned

hard it was almost comical. "Natalie, I swear on my life, I have never looked at you that way! You know exactly what kind of guy I am. You are

"Ruby, don't go making up crap! If you wanna insult me, fine. But don't act like I ever had a

Natalie fell silent.

foot in fury. "Zane, what the hell are you

truth. My mom must've been

you. That's the worst

cut in. "Ms. Ruby, pay

"Who the hell are you to tell me what

to weasel your way out

flicked to the total about 56

"Are you kidding me? Why don't you just rob a

destroyed," Natalie said coolly. "Step inside and take

walked into Goodwill

Zane followed.

a pause, so did

closed for the night. The staff had cleaned up

been thrown

Ruby had broken was

there, neatly collected.

"Walk Mr. Sinclair through

we're

"Yes, Ms. Walker."

was a 221 BC artifact. Ms. Walker won it at auction for

that expensive, just about two thousand dollars. But what was inside