The Heiress Nobody Saw Coming

Chapter 598 A Surprise (Part 2)

Natalie stood on the steps for what felt like a long time. The fireworks finally stopped, but within just a few seconds, the sky lit up again. This time, the fireworks formed her name in the air, along with a tiny, animated version of herself.

With each burst of color overhead, the patterns changed, yet one thing remained constant. Every firework spelled out a message from Marcus, each one a confession of love.

When the final message faded, only a short pause followed before the sky exploded once more. What came next was a full display of golden lights and silver sparkles, spreading across the sky like a river of stars.

This part lasted much longer. There were three acts in the entire fireworks show.

The first had been a dazzling burst of shapes and colors, large and breathtaking, blooming across the night sky with stunning brilliance.

The second had been Marcus' love letters to Natalie, each sentence paired with a matching scene. Together, they painted a vivid portrait of how they met, came to know each other, and eventually fell in love.

The third was a celebration meant for all of Dithoria to see. It was a public display that told the world of their joy.

By the time it all ended, Natalie was still rooted to the spot. She had no words.

Beside her, Olivia wiped her eyes. "That was so beautiful. So overwhelming. Do you have any idea how much something like this must have cost?"

She continued, "Come on. Let's go to the top of the mountain. There's more waiting for you."

Olivia's voice brought Natalie back to herself. She turned toward her. "So when you called and asked me to come hike Mount Ashridge with you, this was all part of the plan from the start, wasn't it?"

Olivia nodded. "Yes. It was. When Marcus saw you sleeping in his office, he came to us and made all the arrangements."

Natalie murmured, "How did he even manage all this in such a short time?"

Back at the office, Marcus had shown no signs of preparing the show at all. He'd looked busy, tired, preoccupied with work. Not once had he hinted at anything like this.

She had believed him when he said he couldn't join her for dinner. She really thought he had too much to do.

All they had been waiting for

her own.

asked carefully. She noticed Natalie hadn't spoken in a while, and her face wasn't

her thoughts. A smile tugged at the corners of her lips. "No, Olivia, I'm not upset. I'm actually really happy. I

much about grand gestures, that surprises didn't move me. But I

"Don't say that about yourself, Nat. Come on.

we have

climb when there's

sparkling pumpkin carriage rolled toward them, drawn by an invisible force and guided by a driver dressed

carriage awaits, Princess

sparkled, every inch gleaming with charm. It was the kind of thing any young woman would instantly fall in love

at Olivia, who smiled and took her hand, helping her into the carriage. As it began to move,

sat quietly inside, still trying to process everything. The

at Olivia, whose red-rimmed eyes revealed just how moved

of the cable cars. The driver helped them out, and several staff members

with soft colors and gentle lighting, lined with soft lighting and delicate flowers. As it began its slow

flower field.

in just a few

said, shaking her

bring you here. That's all I did. As for

behind her ear, and peeled off a tiny earpiece. "This little chip lets me

Natalie didn't

were fixed

car. By the time

ет

mountain, the entire billside beneath them had transformed into

lilies. They were jasmine-soft whites, rare pastels, even impossible shades she'd never

where Marcus had found so many, or whether he had specially commissioned new shades to be grown