The Heiress Nobody Saw Coming (Natalie and Marcus) novel Chapter 312

Natalie escorted Marcus to the door of Goodwill Pharmacy and extended her hand. "Give it to me."

Marcus feigned ignorance. "Give you what?"

"The cup," Natalie said, tilting her chin slightly. "You've finished the water, so hand it over."

"Alright." Marcus reluctantly handed the cup to her. He had wanted to take it with him, but he had not expected Natalie to be so attentive.

"Natalie, remember to call me when you're done with work. I'll treat you to dinner," he added.

"Got it." She was already tired of Marcus's nagging.

Ever since learning she was the one who saved his life, his attitude had completely changed. He seemed ready to camp out at Goodwill Pharmacy just to repay his debt.

"Don't forget to call, okay? Don't lie to me," Marcus emphasized seriously. "My phone's turned on 24/7 and never on silent mode. I'll be waiting for your call."

"Alright, just go already!" Natalie snatched the cup and shoved Marcus out the door. For someone who used to exude that aloof 'mysterious CEO' vibe, Marcus had surely thrown all that dignity away.

Marcus opened his mouth to say more, but Natalie spun around and walked off without a second glance. Her crisp, no-nonsense exit left him standing there.

"Mr. Holden, should we head back now?" Ethan asked cautiously. He could not help but notice that Marcus was acting differently. Perhaps love was finally blooming for him.

"Yes, back to the office," Marcus said, his expression hardening again as he strode toward the car.

He had plenty of time to figure out how to improve his relationship with Natalie. Playing the 'vulnerable' card seemed to be working for now, but he wondered if it might backfire if he overused it.

As Marcus' car pulled away, a white BMW parked nearby opened its door. Ruby stepped out, her movements sneaky and suspicious.

"Ruby, what are you doing?" Julia called out from the car, her voice raspy as she eyed Ruby's strange behavior.

"Just go to Goodwill Pharmacy and buy me some medicine. The pain's killing me," Julia whispered.

"Alright." Ruby straightened up immediately. "I'm on it, Mom."

"Good. Now, go." Julia leaned back in her seat, pressing a hand to her chest to steady her breathing. She had relied on Goodwill Pharmacy's herbal remedies for years to live a relatively normal life.

She had spent a small fortune on those medications, but it was worth it. After all, her manipulation skills kept Ivan firmly under her control.

Who cared if Sophia was his legitimate child? Julia had successfully turned her and Samantha into disgraced outcasts.

Julia glanced at the large 'Goodwill Pharmacy' sign. If only she could become a regular VIP guest there—life would be perfect then.

"Don't worry, madam. Ruby will get the medicine for you," Wendy reassured her softly. "No matter how exclusive Goodwill Pharmacy is, they wouldn't turn down a chance to make money."

"Mr. Sinclair was just throwing a fit last time. He'll come around. He wouldn't abandon you," Wendy added.

Julia murmured with a cold smile, "Exactly. Samantha's been sent to a convent, and Sophia's a useless failure. If Marcus hadn't been protecting her, I'd have sent her packing right alongside Samantha by now."

Her eyes glinted with malice as she continued, "Samuel's the real obstacle. But he's overseas, and by the time he returns, Sinclair Group will be in Ruby's hands. After that, I'll finally have peace of mind."

She could not care less about her image and dropped to the floor, clutching his leg with all her might. She shouted, "I'm not letting go until you sell me the medicine!"

Zane's face flushed with fury. He tried shaking her off, but Ruby stubbornly held on.

Just then, Wendy stormed into the pharmacy, her eyes blazing. "Zane, what do you think you're doing? How dare you mistreat Ms. Sinclair!"

Wendy's fierce demeanor stunned the other employees. This woman, a helper from the Sinclairs, had the audacity to act like she owned the place.

"What are you all standing around for? Get security!" Natalie stepped through the curtain separating the back rooms from the main hall.

Thomas followed behind her, having just finished taking stock of their rare medicinal herbs. Natalie had not intended to get involved, but when she saw Thomas' troubled expression and recognized Ruby's voice, she decided to intervene.

"Ms. Walker, help me!" Zane cried out like a drowning man spotting a lifeboat. He yanked his leg away, but Ruby clung to him stubbornly, wincing in pain.

Wendy rushed forward and shoved Zane. "How dare you lay a hand on Ms. Sinclair? Are you trying to get yourself killed? Zane, you're her boyfriend! How could you humiliate her like this in front of everyone?"

"Boyfriend? Are you blind?" Zane exploded in anger. "Ruby and I broke up ages ago! She's the one harassing me, not the other way around!"

With a surge of frustration, Zane shoved Ruby off his leg, sending her sprawling to the floor. Ruby cried out in pain, clutching her side.

Wendy moved to attack Zane, but Ruby grabbed her leg and stopped her. She said through gritted teeth, "Wendy, calm down! We have to be respectful. We're here to beg for the medicine!"

She was visibly in pain, her eyes watery, but she dared not cause more trouble now that Natalie had arrived.