The Heiress Nobody Saw Coming

Chapter 422 Our Relationship Is Purely Professional

Natalie stood her ground, unwavering in her decision. While Marcus did not want to back down either, he softened his approach instead of arguing.

He said, "Nat, I promise I'll do whatever you say, but I have to stay with you. You're here alone in an unfamiliar place, and there are three of them—maybe even more. If they try anything, and I'm too far away, I won't be able to reach you in time."

Marcus had learned to always expect the worst in people. Those two homeowners were completely covered up, hiding their faces. Who knew if they were truly seeking medical help or had some other agenda?

"Marcus, trust me. They're not bad people." Natalie sighed and softened her voice. "Besides, I look like an old lady right now. What exactly do you think they could do to me?"

She continued, "And you know how skilled I am. I can handle myself just fine. There are three of them and only one of you."

Marcus reasoned, "Nat, don't overestimate yourself just because you're good at fighting. Numbers still matter."

He glanced toward Benson and added, "And Benson is a grown man. I was just talking to him outside, and I got some information out of him. He's not just an assistant. He's also their helper, bodyguard, driver, cook, and even their gardener.

"So, either I stay here with you, or you give up on this case we walk away and forget about it."

Natalie frowned. "That's not happening. Marcus, you can't interfere with my work, and you need to listen to me. Haven't you heard of 'happy wife, happy life'? Listen to me, okay?"

"No," Marcus replied flatly.

Natalie's face darkened. She was so close to punching him. Since getting together, Marcus had always been easygoing, so why was he suddenly this stubborn?

"Before I met you, I traveled alone all the time," she argued, taking a deep breath to calm herself. "I treated patients on my own and went wherever I needed to. I'm the miracle doctor, Elim. Do you think I earned that name for nothing?"

care who you are. As long as I'm your boyfriend, I won't let you

was on the verge of

him. Since they were in

I won't let you do things alone anymore. If you want me to listen to your every word, fine. But

life,' but we're not married yet, so technically, you're not

say something like that just to stay. It seemed that he really was not afraid of pissing her

come on. I'm staying, but only to keep you

for a long moment before finally responding,

much trouble, I wouldn't have taken on this responsibility. I mean, what's the worst that could happen to

did not think it would

had no choice and Marcus was not the type to be unreasonable. If he knew the truth, he would not blame them; he would only

she should just tell

Laura's sorrowful expression

and shot Marcus

obedient for

up from head to toe. Even though she wore sunglasses, it was clear that her gaze was locked

opened her mouth as if to say something but could not find

else to look after me, so he insists on staying. Mrs. Holden,

won't pry, and he's not overly curious. Mrs. Holden, if he refuses to go, there's nothing I

direction. That was her son, the child she had carried for nine months and endured excruciating

son she

hold, before she fell ill and was forced to leave him behind. The son she had thought about every single