The Heiress Nobody Saw Coming (Natalie and Marcus) novel Chapter 370

Lincoln wore a bright smile, but his fists were clenched. He wasn't refraining from punching Marcus out of fear of his status or strength but because he prided himself on his good manners.

Yes, it was because he was well-mannered.

"Marcus, when did you get so close to my sister?" he asked. "Also, don't you have work?"

"It's still early. I came to pick Nat up," Marcus answered calmly. The way he called her by her nickname sounded like he was close to her.

"Marcus, you're a busy man," Lincoln said with a slight smile. "You don't need to come all the way to pick her up. Besides, I plan to show her around Walker Group today."

"Nat and I already agreed to visit Sophia together," Marcus replied calmly, handing the document to Lincoln. "Lincoln, please keep this for Nat. I like her, and I want to pursue her. This is my first gesture of sincerity."

"What? What did you say?" Lincoln thought he must have misheard. His eyes went wide, much like Natalie's. "Repeat what you just said!"

"I said I like Nat," Marcus said seriously. "It was my fault to break off the engagement before. Now, I want to pursue her again. I want her to like me, and then I'll propose properly."

Lincoln was stunned. He almost wanted to grab a knife and slice Marcus up.

Marcus was the one who had called off the engagement, and now he said he liked her? Who did he think he was?

"If you're angry, go ahead and hit me," Marcus offered. He could see the polite smile vanish instantly from Lincoln's face, replaced by displeasure.

Marcus already knew he had made the wrong decision in the past. He had rushed to break off the engagement, so winning her back now wouldn't be easy. But he was ready for the challenge.

After kissing Natalie last night, Marcus couldn't sleep. Every time he closed his eyes, he saw her shocked expression, looking like she had no idea how to react.

He admitted he was jealous that she once liked Tyler and Walter, but that was in the past. He hadn't been part of it, so he planned to make sure her future was filled with him.

"Marcus, you really…" Lincoln couldn't hide his anger anymore. He gritted his teeth and said, "You need a beating."

"Go ahead and do it!" Marcus stepped closer, offering up his face. As he saw it, Lincoln was his future brother-in-law, so he dared not offend him.

"I'm worried you'd just enjoy getting hit." Lincoln let go of his clenched fist. "Get out of here right now. The Walker Group may not be as big as the Holden Group, but we won't let Nat be mistreated or fear your influence."

"You're overthinking. I want to pursue Natalie openly, not pressure her with power," Marcus said with a smile. "I'm trying to please you all, so why would I do anything to upset you?"

Lincoln was speechless for a moment.

Marcus seemed possessed. It seemed he needed an exorcist. Maybe he should call the spiritualist he'd met during filming to drive out whatever ghost was controlling Marcus.

"I'm going to speak with Nat," Marcus said.

"Hold it. You're not going anywhere." Lincoln quickly blocked him. "Marcus, you're the one who broke off the engagement. Now you say you like my sister? What do you take her for?"

"I was wrong," Marcus apologized sincerely. "But everyone makes mistakes, and those who do deserve a chance to make things right. Lincoln, give me a chance to prove myself. Alright?"

Marcus' voice was as deep and magnetic as ever. He sounded polite, but there was an undeniable pressure in his tone that left no room for refusal.

Now that he had confirmed his feelings for Natalie, he was determined to pursue her.

"Lincoln, may I?" he asked again. "I've settled the issues left behind by Sinclair Group, and I'm giving it to Nat. The more money she has, the better."