The Heiress Nobody Saw Coming

Chapter 481 A Test for Marcus

"Come, my dear Natalie, let's have a drink."

Federrick raised his glass toward Natalie. "Speaking of which, it's been a long time since we had a drink together. And you, brat. You stole my dear Natalie away."

Federrick glared at Marcus. "But considering those sketchbooks you gave me, I suppose I'll let you have her."

Marcus glanced at Natalie, who smiled lightly. "He's always talked like this. You'll get used to it. Mr. Langton is kind and sweet. All of us respect him the most."

Pleased by her words, Federrick was in a good mood. "Of course. If I'm not considered a good person, there wouldn't be any truly good people in this world. My business may not compare to the Walkers or the Holdens, but it's more than enough to support Natalie and my people."

"Mr. Langton, you're the best. No matter how rich the Walkers or the Holdens are, they still have to show you the utmost respect."

Natalie poured him a drink. "I'm just an unworthy mentee who still has much to learn from you, but even the wealthiest people have to be humble when they come to me for treatment."

Federrick laughed heartily. "My dear Natalie, keep talking. I love hearing it."

Natalie's lips curved up. Her smile was lighthearted and sincere. Marcus could see that whenever she was with Federrick, she was completely at ease and happy.

He also noticed that when Natalie interacted with Federrick, even though he called her a brat, his tone was filled with affection.

It was a stark contrast to how she used to act around Grace, where she was always restrained and tense.

The love given by them was truly different.

Still smiling, Natalie reached under the table and squeezed Marcus' hand. "Eat up. Mr. Langton's meals are hard to come by."

"Alright."

Marcus snapped out of his thoughts and put some food onto Natalie's plate.

Noticing this, Federrick was satisfied with Marcus' action. He had spent years raising Natalie after taking her in.

Naturally, the man she chose had to be exceptional. If not, he'd rather her change to the next man as soon as possible.

you should eat more too." Federrick chuckled as he sipped his wine. "Come, have a few

Langton." Marcus raised his glass and said respectfully, "Mr. Langton, this

you have such

sign of respect, Marcus kept his glass lower and gently

drained his glass in one go before refilling it. "Mr. Langston, another toast. Thank you for

only took a small sip, while watching Marcs finish

back then from the Langleys. Only then was she

another, Marcus continued drinking. His gratitude and respect toward

taking small sips himself. Marcus, on the other hand, downed every single

and the others. "They are all my mentees. Marcus, you should give them a

Marcus obediently poured more wine and toasted each person

Sanctuary was currently managed by Joshua, but tonight, all

Natalie's boyfriend. Only if he passed their tests

Marcus went from

Natalie, who had been quietly

"Mr. Langton-"

speak, Federrick shushed her. "Nat, this

Natalie remained silent.

wasn't the first person to be tested. Federrick had a rule of putting his mentees' partners through

for the mentees he had taken in. His only wish was for all of them to find good partners and

the women's boyfriends but also the men's girlfriends. Sincerity wasn't about gender, only

took things too far. After all, people might change. They could be truly in love, but when it was gone,

sure anyone who wanted to be with

easily, people wouldn't

sorry for him already?" Federrick noticed the growing concern in Natalie's eyes and chuckled. "Don't worry. This is my

sigh. "I'm not worried about your wine. I'm just worried he will drink too much and wet the bed

laughter. "If he really does, I'll treat

low, and with Marcus

he didn't hear