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.

had gone to Holden Residence and spoken to Charles, clearing the air

a mistake, she should fix it immediately.

could hardly control her hands or mouth after drinking, and though Marcus had indulged her, it wasn't

She had never realized how much she could be affected by

only be applied to

you planning to meet my parents when you take me back?" Natalie tilted her head and looked out the

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

parents," Natalie reminded him. After thinking for a moment, she added, "I haven't decided

me?" Marcus raised

reached to pull his shirt back together. "Stop

Marcus ignored her. One

hers, and the

his shirt. "Nat, look, all these marks are from you. You say you'll be responsible,

hand and placed it over his chest. "Nat, feel it. This

of how close you are to

could feel

from his

back, but Marcus wouldn't

pressed his

I said let's try. I'm not asking you to keep a distance from me like before,

and polite, like we're not

you want?" Natalie felt a mix of embarrassment and anger,

forehead away. "Marcus, don't

what you did to me.

widen. Was he suggesting that last

her reaction, Marcus leaned in close, his voice low and playful. "Nat, when we meet your parents, I hope you'll introduce me as