The Heiress Nobody Saw Coming

Chapter 390 Drunk (Part 1)

Marcus stared at the photo for quite some time. When he looked up, Natalie was still holding her book, completely absorbed in reading.

After a moment of contemplation, he sent a message to Sheldon. Not long after, Sheldon entered with a line of helpers, bringing a variety of food and drinks into the Book Sanctum.

"Mr. Holden."

"Leave it here."

"Yes."

Sheldon directed the helpers to set everything down and, glancing over at Natalie sitting on the nearby couch, returned to his duties with great respect, quietly exiting.

Marcus, now with his phone, muted it and snapped a few pictures of Natalie while she was engrossed in her book. Holding a cocktail in hand, he walked over and placed it in front of her.

"Nat, do you want a drink?"

Natalie looked up, her eyes wide for a brief moment. She had been so focused on her book that she was momentarily disoriented.

Marcus held up the drink, his dark eyes calm and steady, his voice low but

soothing, "You've been reading for a while. Drink something, eat a little. Relax, let your eyes rest. If you like it, feel free to come by anytime."

Natalie took the glass from him. "Can I take this with me later?"

"Of course."

She gently sniffed the drink. "Is this a cocktail?"

"Yeah, do you want to try it?"

"Sure."

Natalie took a small sip. The cocktail was sweet and tangy, without any bite. She couldn't quite tell what ingredients the bartender used, but it was refreshing.

there any other

widened as she saw the spread on the table nearby-several rows of drinks and food, including fruits, snacks, and even full

Sanctum?" she asked, putting the book down and stretching. "Marcus,

a slight smile. "If it makes you happy,

glass. He handed it to her with a steady hand. "Have a drink with

took the glass, and they clinked their glasses softly, the sound clear and

"Cheers."

raised his glass and swirled it gently before bringing it to his lips for a sip. Natalie followed

magnetic voice broke the silence, his words slow and measured. "I asked him why all the

The Holden family isn't big. My father only had one sibling, and she was my Aunt Cassie. But

silent, her focus entirely on

met Aunt Cassie at Quinton Hospital, right?" he asked. "She

expression didn't change, but her thoughts shifted at the mention of

the surface, she's dutiful to Grandpa, but secretly, she's always tried to pull me down from my position as heir. She can't control me,

voice became even lower and more

interrupt; she just listened carefully, taking a small sip from her glass

but I've never

my house for a while, you might have noticed, but I

of wine in one go and poured himself another.

downed the glass

gently placed her hand over his, stopping him from

have a few more with me," Marcus said with a bitter smile, his voice heavy with emotion. "Grandpa raised me. The thing I fear most is

cycle of life. I can't control it. What I can do is spend as

I'll want to honor him, but he won't be there anymore. If Grandpa really leaves one day,

drank again, emptying

as her

down and walked over

live a long life.

said, setting his glass down and holding her tightly. "I regret everything. I

he couldn't stop them. If time could be rewound, he would never

I'm really sorry.