The Heiress Nobody Saw Coming (Natalie and Marcus) novel Chapter 325

If Natalie were to name one thing she was most passionate about and hoped to accomplish, it would be to find all the medicinal ingredients in Federrick's sketchbook.

Marcus really did pique her curiosity by telling her about Lethal Vermillion.

But what sparked Natalie's curiosity the most was the fact that Marcus knew it was one of the medicinal ingredients in her sketchbook.

She hadn't shown anyone the sketchbook her mentor had left her, not even Connie.

"Did you go through my sketchbook, Marcus?"

Natalie cautiously eyed the man before her. She had always kept the sketchbook safely tucked away, and she hardly ever flipped through it. Did she let Marcus read it when she was staying at Holden Residence?

"I have the same one in The Book Sanctum in my house," Marcus replied. "There was this one time when you were having coffee on the balcony, and I spotted it from below. Since they have the same cover, I assumed they have the same content.

"And I just happened to come across this medicinal ingredient by chance, so I took a photo of it. But I'm not a professional, and I'm not sure how to harvest it in a way that preserves its full value, so I just let it continue growing in its original spot."

A faint smile tugged at the corner of Marcus' lips. "Nat, do you want to visit The Book Sanctum in Holden Residence? You might find some books that catch your interest there."

Upon hearing what Marcus had just said, Natalie's heart skipped a beat. She had stayed at Holden Residence for some time, and she entered Charles' study room before, yet she had never heard of The Book Sanctum.

The Book Sanctum—it sounded far beyond a simple study.

She nodded. "Sure, bring me there then."

After pondering for a moment, Natalie finally decided to visit The Book Sanctum. She wanted to see if the sketchbook Marcus had mentioned was the same sketchbook she had.

Federrick had never told her there were multiple copies of the sketchbook, after all.

"Let's go to The Book Sanctum first."

"Okay. This way, please."

Marcus sounded so polite and gentle. His typically frosty face had softened, like snow melting away, leaving only warmth and tenderness behind.

It sent a chill down Natalie's spine. She suddenly had the urge to slap Marcus across his face, making him kneel before her in his suit and calling her "Mommy".

The moment the thought crossed her mind, Natalie forced herself to calm down.

That kind of thought? Absolutely not!

After all, she and Marcus were ex-fiancé and fiancée, and there was no turning back now.

"What's wrong, Nat?"

As he noticed Natalie had stopped walking, he turned around, staring at her in confusion.

"Nothing. Can you stop calling me 'Nat,' Marcus? I don't think we're that close."

There was a hint of frustration behind Natalie's otherwise cold expression. They should really keep a clear distance.

Natalie continued, "I've never expected anything in return, so there's no need for you to do anything out of gratitude. Let's just stay the way we were back then, okay?"

"No," Marcus replied flatly. "If you pay attention to how I've treated Sophia, you'll see just how much I care for my lifesaver. I can't let things just stay this way now that I know I've made a mistake. Whether you accept it or not, I'm still doing it."

"But…"

"Just tell me, Nat, do you want the Lethal Vermillion?"

Marcus interrupted Natalie. Then, with a smirk, he added, "The sketchbook as well. Do you want to see it? It actually has a total of five volumes, though."

Natalie was at a loss for words. As much as she hated to admit it, Marcus knew exactly how to capture her attention.

"Let's go."