The Heiress Nobody Saw Coming

Chapter 599 The Whole World Knows He Loves Her

"Nat, will you marry me?" Marcus knelt on one knee, holding a bouquet of roses and a ring. His eyes were steady and full of tenderness as he looked up at her.

"Say yes, Nat, please," Laura said with a choked voice, wiping away tears beside them.

Natalie blinked, finally coming back to herself. She reached out and took the bouquet from Marcus. Then, she extended her right hand, offering it to him so he could put on the ring.

They were already legally married. If she didn't say yes to him, then who else could she possibly marry?

"Marcus Holden, I will."

Her voice trembled slightly. The emotion swelling inside her had nowhere to go. It crashed through her like a wave, leaving her breathless.

Marcus slipped the ring onto her finger. Then he stood up, pulling her gently into his arms.

"Kiss her, kiss her, kiss her!" Olivia cheered from the side, doing her best to lighten the mood.

The Walkers weren't the type to shout things like that. As for Laura and Wesley, Laura was already crying too hard, and Wesley was busy wiping her tears. So the task of hyping up the event naturally fell to Olivia.

Marcus tightened his embrace. His voice was low and slightly hoarse. "Nat, may I kiss you?"

He had poured so much effort into this moment. He'd mobilized so many people, spent who knows how much. But none of that mattered to him. All he wanted was to give her the most unforgettable proposal.

He knew she had come to the office to see him out of concern. He knew everything.

"Kiss me," she said softly, closing her eyes. Marcus brushed his lips gently against hers, no more than a featherlight touch, before pulling back.

He took her hand again. "Look up, Nat."

She looked up. The night sky above them was filled with a sea of glowing lights. Hundreds of radiant balloons floated into the sky, each carrying a quiet wish or blessing. They rose steadily, their warm light shimmering against the deep blue sky.

Tears welled in Natalie's eyes.

"Marcus... all of this... was it very exhausting?"

I'd do it again in a

ached. Her nose tingled. She had held it in for as long as she could, but the

her for the rest of her life. It was just a proposal, and already she had been overwhelmed so

why he had asked her to let Marcus do this in his way. And she understood the meaning it carried. Applause burst out around them. The Walker and Holden families clapped with

had red-rimmed eyes. They had once thought Marcus was indifferent and emotionally distant, especially after what happened with Emma. They never imagined he could love someone this deeply. But everything they

of this with his whole heart. He had waited until the very last minute to let them in, just so Natalie wouldn't know ahead

her childhood. But with her return, every important moment of her life needed to be seen and

thank you." Natalie pressed her forehead against his chest. Her voice

far. You were just telling me earlier that you had meetings. That you needed to

then she and Olivia had arrived at the mountain summit, and there he was, holding

sorry for lying. I won't do it again," Marcus said gently. His tone was

you planning to propose to?" Natalie said, blinking

you. I will only ever marry you. Marcus Holden will grow old with

were slow, steady, and

a long moment, she stood on tiptoe

around her

Charlotte nudged William. "Honey,

"Alright."

Lincoln stepped forward first,

came over and took Olivia's hand, gently pulling her away too. Wesley followed close behind, leaving Marcus and Natalie the

She pulled it out and glanced at

had already hit the trending topics across every

last, everything had been captured on camera. The footage had already been edited into

the kind of story every young woman dreamed of.

entire world had learned about this magnificent and unforgettable proposal. Everyone knew

the mountain with her head

Above her, the sky exploded with vibrant sparks. And she just stood there, staring like

again. Marcus chuckled softly and pulled her closer, holding her

basement of the Holden Residence's garden villa, Sheldon sat in front of a

while. You must be getting used to it by

her.