The Heiress Nobody Saw Coming (Natalie and Marcus) novel Chapter 541

"Grandpa Charles, please?"

Natalie reached out and lightly pinched Charlotte's arm.

Charlotte immediately caught on and quickly chimed in. "That's right, Mr. Holden Senior. William and I don't have your eye for aesthetics. We've been retired for years. We'll need your guidance and advice. Our family will support you, but you'll have to take the lead. You have to guide us."

As Charlotte spoke, she gave William a nudge. He quickly followed up. "Yes, yes, Charlotte and I don't know much about this sort of thing. We'll be relying on your help."

Charles just stared at them in silence.

He thought that the Walker couple words were getting more and more exaggerated. With their abilities, there was no way they couldn't plan an engagement.

But he understood what they were doing. Natalie and her parents were trying to distract him, to keep his mind occupied.

"Grandpa Charles, please? The three… no, all eight of us are begging you." Natalie pouted. She rarely acted cute, and when she did, it always felt a little forced.

Marcus remained silent, but his reddened eyes betrayed his emotions.

Natalie felt uncomfortable acting this way, but still she forced herself to continue. "Grandpa Charles, please? Just say yes, okay? This is a once-in-a-lifetime moment for me and your grandson."

Marcus could no longer hold back. His voice broke, heavy with emotion, as he forced the words out, his eyes red-rimmed. "Please say yes."

Looking at Marcus' red-rimmed eyes and hearing the way he choked out his words, Charles finally relented.

"Alright, I'll do it. I'll discuss the engagement arrangements with Nat's parents," he said, his voice trembling. His eyes were also red-rimmed as he patted Marcus' shoulder.

"Thank you, Grandpa Charles. And thank you, Mom and Dad," Natalie said sweetly.

"No need to be polite with us, go spend time with Marcus. We have work to do now with Mr. Holden Senior," Charlotte said, ruffling Natalie's hair.

"Alright."

Natalie stood up and took Marcus' hand as they left the study.

Once outside, she let out a deep breath, then wrapped her arm around Marcus' and lowered her voice. "It's fine now. My parents will keep Grandpa Charles busy for a good while."

Marcus' eyes were still red. Suddenly, he gripped Natalie's hand tightly, pulled her into the elevator, and pressed the button for the fifth floor.

When the doors opened, he led her out and pushed open the door to a room. As soon as they stepped inside, he backed her against the door and kissed her.

His breathing was heavy, his movements urgent and rough. Natalie wrapped her arms around his neck, standing on tiptoe to meet his intensity.

Marcus had been suppressing his emotions ever since they entered the study. Natalie didn't ask, but she understood.

His kisses were fierce and desperate, yet silent tears rolled down from the corners of his eyes, cold droplets landing on her shoulder.

Natalie frowned slightly before gently pushing him away. "You're tearing up…"

She pulled out a tissue and wiped the tears from his face.

Marcus turned his head slightly, rubbing his eyes with his fingers. "Mm. Something got in my eye."