The Heiress Nobody Saw Coming (Natalie and Marcus) novel Chapter 481

"Come, my dear Natalie, let's have a drink."

Federrick raised his glass toward Natalie. "Speaking of which, it's been a long time since we had a drink together. And you, brat. You stole my dear Natalie away."

Federrick glared at Marcus. "But considering those sketchbooks you gave me, I suppose I'll let you have her."

Marcus glanced at Natalie, who smiled lightly. "He's always talked like this. You'll get used to it. Mr. Langton is kind and sweet. All of us respect him the most."

Pleased by her words, Federrick was in a good mood. "Of course. If I'm not considered a good person, there wouldn't be any truly good people in this world. My business may not compare to the Walkers or the Holdens, but it's more than enough to support Natalie and my people."

"Mr. Langton, you're the best. No matter how rich the Walkers or the Holdens are, they still have to show you the utmost respect."

Natalie poured him a drink. "I'm just an unworthy mentee who still has much to learn from you, but even the wealthiest people have to be humble when they come to me for treatment."

Federrick laughed heartily. "My dear Natalie, keep talking. I love hearing it."

Natalie's lips curved up. Her smile was lighthearted and sincere. Marcus could see that whenever she was with Federrick, she was completely at ease and happy.

He also noticed that when Natalie interacted with Federrick, even though he called her a brat, his tone was filled with affection.

It was a stark contrast to how she used to act around Grace, where she was always restrained and tense.

The love given by them was truly different.

Still smiling, Natalie reached under the table and squeezed Marcus' hand. "Eat up. Mr. Langton's meals are hard to come by."

"Alright."

Marcus snapped out of his thoughts and put some food onto Natalie's plate.

Noticing this, Federrick was satisfied with Marcus' action. He had spent years raising Natalie after taking her in.

Naturally, the man she chose had to be exceptional. If not, he'd rather her change to the next man as soon as possible.

"Marcus, you should eat more too." Federrick chuckled as he sipped his wine. "Come, have a few drinks with me."

"Yes, Mr. Langton." Marcus raised his glass and said respectfully, "Mr. Langton, this toast it to you."

"As it should be! Without me, how could you have such a good girlfriend like Nat today?"

Federrick lifted his glass. As a sign of respect, Marcus kept his glass lower and gently clinked it against Federrick's.

"Mr. Langton, I'll drink it all. You may take your time." Marcus drained his glass in one go before refilling it. "Mr. Langston, another toast. Thank you for giving my mother a second chance at life."

"Drink up!" Federrick only took a small sip, while watching Marcs finish his glass in one gulp once again.

"Mr. Langton, another toast to you, for saving Nat back then from the Langleys. Only then was she able to grow up safely."

One toast after another, Marcus continued drinking. His gratitude and respect toward Federrick were sincerely from the bottom of his heart.

Federrick kept smiling, gently clinking glass with him each time, but only taking small sips himself. Marcus, on the other hand, downed every single one.

After several rounds, Federrick clapped his hands and called in Joshua and the others. "They are all my mentees. Marcus, you should give them a toast too."