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.

other flavors to

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

asked, putting the book down and stretching. "Marcus, isn't this

slight smile. "If

filled Natalie's glass. He handed it to

clinked their glasses softly, the sound

"Cheers."

gently before bringing it to his lips

Marcus' deep, magnetic voice broke the silence, his words slow and

a trip and that he would take care of me and teach me. The Holden family isn't big.

her focus entirely

Hospital, right?" he asked.

thoughts shifted at the mention

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

became even lower and more compelling in

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

believe it, but I've never

and his voice had a hint of bitterness as he continued, "You lived at my house for a while, you might have noticed, but I don't have

one go and poured himself another. "Nat, I really envy

the

placed her hand over his,

said with a bitter smile, his voice heavy with emotion. "Grandpa raised me. The thing

it. What I can do is spend as much time with him as I can while he's still here, make him happy, and make sure he has no

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

again, emptying

still seen Grace as her closest

placed her glass down and walked over to

long life.

down and holding her tightly. "I regret everything. I misunderstood you so badly, and I've

naturally, and he couldn't stop them. If time could

sorry. Can