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?"

"It wasn't. I'd do it

him. Her chest ached. Her nose tingled. She had held it in for as

her life. It was just a proposal, and already she had been overwhelmed

do this in his way. And she understood the meaning it carried. Applause burst out

Marcus was indifferent and emotionally distant, especially after what happened

heart. He had waited until the very last minute to let them in, just so Natalie wouldn't know

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

against

me earlier that

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

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

you planning to propose

ever marry you. Marcus Holden will grow old with

steady, and full

him. After a long moment, she stood on tiptoe and

her waist

Charlotte

"Alright."

forward first, followed by the others. Quietly, they all left

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

Natalie's phone buzzed. She pulled

pouring in. News of Marcus's proposal had already hit

the night to the very last, everything had been captured on camera.

story every young woman dreamed of. The kind of love every

entire world had learned about this magnificent and

video. There she was, standing at the foot of the mountain with her head tilted up, watching the fireworks with wide, dazed

exploded with vibrant

Marcus' chest again. Marcus chuckled softly and pulled her closer, holding her tight in his

the Holden Residence's garden villa, Sheldon sat in front of a screen, showing Cassie a livestream of

real time. You've been living in this basement for a while. You must be getting used to it by now," Sheldon said

her.