The Heiress Nobody Saw Coming

Chapter 398 Give Him the Title

Marcus' tone was tinged with unease as he spoke, his eyes occasionally darting nervously to Natalie, quickly averting his gaze before she could catch him looking.

His nervousness, combined with his vulnerability, was evident. The former high and mighty heir of the Holden family, the powerful head of the Holden Group, had never shown this side of himself in front of others.

Natalie was the first, and likely the only one, to see this side of him. The contrast in his demeanor made it hard for her to reject him.

After giving it some thought, Natalie finally reached out and took the black card from Marcus' hand. However, she then pulled out another identical black card from her bag and placed it in his hand.

"Marcus, take this. I'll spend your money, and you can spend mine."

Marcus blinked, confused. "Huh? How is that different from me spending my own money?"

"I may have had a fiancé before, but I've never spent money on him. You're the first."

Her words made Marcus, who had been about to return the card, tighten his grip on it instead.

"My relationship with Tyler didn't last into adulthood. We were never close, even though we were engaged."

She glanced at Marcus. "No matter what, I did take advantage of you while drunk, and you've asked me to take responsibility. I can't just ignore that."

Marcus immediately nodded. "Right, you have to take responsibility for me."

"So... shall we try starting something?" Natalie hesitated. She had decided before to keep her distance from Marcus, even avoiding any personal connection.

But things rarely went as planned.

"Sure." Marcus immediately agreed, lifting his gaze to meet hers, a smile evident in the corners of his eyes. "Thank you, Nat."

Something felt off to Natalie, but when she saw his warm, reassuring smile, her doubts faded.

to Charles, clearing the air between her and

their actions-if she made a mistake, she should fix it immediately. But if it wasn't her fault, she shouldn't bear the

after drinking, and though Marcus had indulged her, it

never realized how much she could be affected

be applied to Marcus. He was so handsome that she

are you planning to meet my parents when you take me back?" Natalie tilted her head and looked out the car window at the passing scenery.

had just been beaten by Lincoln and hadn't yet met his future in- laws. He didn't feel

wrong in front of my parents," Natalie reminded

but you don't want to be with me?" Marcus raised

are you doing?" Natalie quickly reached to pull his

ignored her. One

hers, and the other continued

shirt. "Nat, look, all these marks are from you. You say you'll be responsible, but you won't be

and placed it over his chest. "Nat,

fast because of how close you are

could feel

from his chest.

tried to pull her hand back, but Marcus wouldn't let

gently pressed his forehead to

I said let's try. I'm not asking you

distant and polite, like we're not

what do you want?" Natalie felt a mix of

away. "Marcus,

night, you did what you did

Was he suggesting that last night was

and playful. "Nat, when we meet your