The Heiress Nobody Saw Coming (Natalie and Marcus) novel Chapter 387

Seeing Marcus say nothing frustrated Sheldon. He said, "Mr. Holden, when you're chasing after a girl, you need to be proactive! Flowers are fine, but you also need to give gifts! You've got to take her out for meals, go shopping, take her to the movies!

"Be sweet, be romantic, be committed! You've got to show you've got the heart of a man, the responsibility of a man, and, for heaven's sake, work on your physique! Make yourself look manly!"

He paused to let it sink in. "Women nowadays love a guy who went all-in. You've got to put in the effort! Otherwise, what does a girl see in you, huh? Mr. Holden, it's all about being proactive! Proactive! Got it?"

"Sheldon, shut up." Marcus side-eyed Sheldon. Did Sheldon really think he didn't know all this?

It wasn't him; it was Natalie who wasn't accepting him. If Sheldon was so eager to talk, why didn't he convince Natalie to accept his gifts and his invitations?

Sheldon looked at Natalie and Connie, who were walking ahead, then lowered his voice and said, "Mr. Holden, I've become pretty close with Connie these past few days, and I've managed to get my hands on a list of what Ms. Walker likes. Do you want it?"

Marcus didn't hesitate. "Yes."

"I'll send it over now."

Sheldon immediately pulled out his phone and sent Marcus a document. "Mr. Holden, when you like someone, you've got to chase them. It's not every day you meet a good woman. If you wait too long, Ms. Walker will end up with someone else."

Marcus remained silent as he opened the document and quickly scanned through it. The file was a detailed list of Natalie's likes and dislikes. He read it through, memorizing it all.

"Also, Mr. Holden Senior said he'll help you, but you've got to be more perceptive this time. Don't be clueless like before."

Marcus fell silent. After a moment, he said, "Got it, thanks, Sheldon."

"This house will get livelier soon enough! Once your parents are back, things will really get interesting," Sheldon chuckled. "I can't wait!"

…

Natalie and Connie arrived at the dining room ahead of them. Charles had already prepared tea. Upon seeing Natalie enter, he stood up with a warm smile, his face full of affection. "Nattie! You finally came to see me. Come, try the new tea I got."

"Grandpa Charles, how have you been?" Natalie stepped forward to support Charles and checked his pulse as she did.

"Not that great," Charles's smile faded slightly. "My chest doesn't hurt anymore, but at night, I feel like I can't catch my breath. Marcus took me for a detailed checkup, and the hospital said everything looked fine. But I just feel off.

"Nattie, help me check again. When you get older, your body's just not what it used to be. But, you know, I've lived a full life. If I were to die tomorrow, there wouldn't be any regrets.

"The only regret I have is that after I'm gone, Marcus will be all alone. I've always dreamed of seeing him married before I die. If he could settle down and have kids, then I'd leave this world without regret."

Charles sighed. "Nattie, my grandson... he's useless. He's this old and still a virgin. He hasn't even kissed a girl or held hands with one. Do you think I'll ever see him bring a granddaughter-in-law home before I die?"

At that moment, Marcus, who had just entered the room behind Sheldon, froze.

Natalie, too, was left speechless.

Charles wasn't holding anything back, clearly airing out all of his grievances about Marcus without hesitation.

Natalie cleared her throat, feeling uncomfortable. It wasn't like Marcus' first kiss hadn't already happened… and it was her who took his first kiss.

"Nattie, you know so many girls. Can you help him find someone who won't turn him down?"