The Heiress Nobody Saw Coming

Chapter 328 Couldn’t Find a Single Fault With His Hospitality

Natalie sat on the couch, flipping through the first sketchbook page by page. By the time she reached the last page, she was almost certain that Marcus hadn't lied-this sketchbook was indeed a replica of the one Federrick had given her.

She wasn't sure if her mentor had the others. If he did, he would have surely given them to her already.

Natalie glanced up at Marcus. He was leaning lazily against the bookshelf, looking intently at her.

When their gazes met, Marcus's lips curved into a smile. "See? I didn't lie to you." Natalie nodded. "I already have this one. Can I see the other four?"

"Of course," Marcus said, hooking his finger at her. "Come here. I'll carry you up to get them."

"No," Natalie refused without hesitation. "I'll get the ladder myself."

"Alright," Marcus didn't push further. The ladders here were lightweight yet sturdy, so he wasn't worried about Natalie struggling to move one or falling from it.

However, the moment Natalie reached for the ladder, a long, well-defined hand appeared and effortlessly took it from her.

"I got it," Marcus said.

"Thanks."

With a casual smile, he carried the ladder into the small room and positioned it in front of another bookshelf. "They're on the top shelf," he added.

"Thank you, Marcus," she replied.

Natalie climbed up while Marcus stood below, holding the ladder steady. When she glanced down, she saw him looking up at her.

"Don't look at me like that," she muttered, pressing her lips together. "Is it four books up here or just one?"

"All four are there," Marcus replied. "But I don't know if they're what you need. I've never seen the plants drawn inside, so I can't be sure if their described uses are accurate."

"Alright."

Natalie hopped down from the ladder, and Marcus instinctively reached out to catch her. Before she could react, she was already in his arms.

"Marcus-"

Before Natalie could finish her protest, Marcus gently set her down on the ground. "Sorry, I was just worried you might fall."

Natalie glared at him fiercely.

her big, bright eyes burned with intensity, and even her hair

of hitting him. If he wasn't careful, her

again, this wasn't the

a deep breath to steady herself. She felt like Marcus was

really just wanted to repay a debt of gratitude and help

"The key?" she asked.

key. "Go sit outside and take a

"Alright. Thanks."

out his phone and glanced at a message from Charles with some

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Marcus was speechless.

had recovered, his meddling had only gotten

Marcus didn't

and carefully took out the four sketchbooks. She glanced toward the door, but Marcus was no longer in

did she relax, pulling out her phone to snap pictures of the drawings inside before

notoriously elusive-whether

his mood. If he was in a good

not, she

days, months, or

images, Natalie nervously stared at her phone.

"Hello, sir."

Where did you take

and Natalie's eyes instantly welled up with tears. The last time she had heard his voice

she said. "Marcus showed them to me. They also have an identical copy

gave you was a replica I secretly sketched from theirs!" Federrick said proudly, not the slightest bit ashamed of having

Natalie was stunned. "What?"

could express her surprise, Federrick continued, "I just didn't expect the Holdens to have more of them. What a miscalculation on

Natalie, since you have this opportunity, copy the rest and send them to

she was his "dear Natalie". Federrick hadn't changed a bit

just ask Marcus for

Marcus was set on repaying his debt. As his savior, she figured he

Just tell Marcus you're interested, then copy them yourself. Once you've copied them, I'll send you an address. Maitthem

"Alright, sir," Natalie replied.

that's settled! I'm off to

could say another

to suppress a soft laugh. Despite his age, Federrick had handed everything over to her and was now