The Heiress Nobody Saw Coming

Chapter 519 Do Not Grow Anything Useless

Natalie and Marcus saw that Laura was in good spirits, so they chatted with her for a while before leaving to prepare for the banquet held by the Remington family.

The Herbalist's Sanctuary was Natalie's home, and she had her own room there. However, since she wanted to stay close to Marcus, she chose to stay at a guesthouse next to his.

Now that it was time to get ready, Natalie brought Marcus to her room at The Herbalist's Sanctuary. Her room wasn't far from the medical room, tucked away behind a field of peonies.

"These peonies are used to make skincare products," she explained as they walked through the flower fields.

"Every flower, herb, and tree you see at The Herbalist's Sanctuary has a purpose. In other words, we don't grow anything useless here. We don't keep dead weight."

Marcus chuckled. "Does that mean the people at The Herbalist's Sanctuary should also be useful?"

"Not exactly." She smiled. "It's just that there are no useless people here. Everyone is highly skilled."

She then added, "We're here."

Natalie led him through the peony fields and down a small path. Soon, a sunflower field came into view, surrounding a quaint little house.

"This is my place."

She scanned her fingerprint on the digital lock, and the door opened. The interior was bright and spacious, with floor-to-ceiling windows in the living room.

Outside, a sea of sunflowers stretched endlessly. There weren't too many furnishings, but everything was arranged in a way that felt warm and inviting.

One side of the living room had large windows that could be opened. Natalie walked over and pushed them open one by one, letting fresh air flow in. "Marcus, make yourself comfortable."

He stood at the doorway, noticing that she had changed into indoor slippers when she entered. However, the shoe cabinet by the entrance didn't have any men's slippers.

"There's no need to change your shoes. Just come in." She turned to him with a smile. "Sit anywhere you'd like. Someone comes by to clean every day."

"Alright."

He stepped inside and sat on the couch, taking in his surroundings. From the outside, the house didn't look too big-around 1,200 square feet-but inside, the living room felt open and airy.

She poured him a glass of water. "I'm going to change my clothes. Please give me a moment."

"Take your time."

of her old clothes were black or sporty, which Federrick disapproved of. In response, he had stuffed her closet full of

clothes, but because of her unpleasant experiences at the Langley residence, she

were long and slender, and the scars she had once carried from her time with the Langleys had gradually faded after

were now smooth and fair,

instead. This was someone else's banquet. If she dressed too beautifully, it would steal the spotlight, which wasn't

tied her hair into a simple ponytail. Slipping into a pair of flat leather shoes, she looked both sharp

she was ready, she grabbed another bag and stepped out of the

a black suit. His natural good looks made him handsome in anything. But his noble,

slight smile. "I'm ready.

"Yeah, let's go."

her with admiration. He had seen her in combat gear countless times-black tactical

that he had ever seen was at the banquet the Walkers threw for her. That night, she

radiant, dazzling like a celestial being walking through the crowd, leaving an indelible mark on

After locking the door, she took him down a different

made him marvel at just how hidden

the manor, she leaned against his shoulder and closed her

me up

"Alright."

the car, unfolded it, and draped it

arm to make her

"Sleep well."

soon drifted off

tired. He pulled out

had both sent him

to discuss business matters, while Sophia

rumors about Sierra finding her biological

turned his phone's volume down and responded to both of them

replying, he noticed Natalie shifting slightly in his arms. He gently held her a little closer, making sure she remained

the road, and the temperature inside was

the Remington residence, Marcus softly called out