Even after Charlotte had sent Ivan and Julia off, Ruby was still standing there, looking pale as ever. She only came back to her senses when Zane stood before her.
"Leave, now," Zane commanded, his patience wearing thin.
"Your mother lied to mine, Ruby. I'll let my mother know about this. Do you really think a nobody like you is worthy of marrying into the Holts?"
It made Zane sick with rage knowing Ruby once bullied Sophia under his name.
Besides, considering how Julia had deceived Luna for so long, cursing Ruby out was barely punishment.
"No!" Ruby shouted instinctively. Then, she begged, "Please, Zane. Please don't tell Mrs. Holt about it for the sake of our past relationship."
"In your dreams," Zane spat. "After you lied to my mother and me, you actually think I'd help you hide it? Ruby, have you no shame?
"This is the final warning—leave now. Goodwill Pharmacy doesn't welcome you, and we aren't going to sell your mother the medicine she needs. Did I make myself clear?"
Seeing how Ruby remained still, Zane went up and grabbed her hand, yanking her out himself.
"I've had enough, Ruby. I have nothing to do with you anymore, so don't go around using my name to deceive people. I also told my friends about this. Don't expect me to be nice if you keep associating yourself with me to cause trouble."
As soon as Zane finished his sentence, he turned around and walked back into Goodwill Pharmacy without any hesitation.
Ruby stood at the pharmacy's entrance, her face as white as a sheet. Goodwill Pharmacy used to be busy, but ever since the Sinclairs came, no customers had come.
Sitting in the car not far away, Julia sent Wendy out to bring Ruby back.
"What are you just standing there for, Ms. Sinclair?"
Although Wendy had apologized to Natalie, her heart was filled with contempt. She was just afraid of Ivan's fury.
"How dare that little bitch humiliate us like this! I'll send someone to teach her a lesson once Mr. Sinclair returns," Wendy said in a low voice.
Disgusted, she spat at the pharmacy's entrance. "Charlotte, that old hag, thinks she's superior just because she's William's wife, but Mr. Sinclair is every bit as capable as William.
"Ms. Sinclair, you don't have to rely on Zane anymore. He's just the second son of the Holts who's always up to no good. You see, he stays in the pharmacy 24/7, and he can't even make it into his family business.
"If you married him in the future, you wouldn't have any actual authority in the Holt family. Madam Sinclair told me just now that she wanted you to approach Zane's older brother, Zachary. In any case, you must at least marry one of the Holt sons."
Feeling overwhelmed, Ruby's ears started to buzz. Each word Wendy had said was clear, but the whole thing was just gibberish to Ruby.
"Are you listening, Ms. Sinclair?"
Noticing Ruby's silence, Wendy waved a hand before Ruby. "Ms. Sinclair, even though Madam received two pills today, she needs to keep taking the medicine due to her health.
"Thus, you have to win over Zachary quickly and have him buy the medicine from Goodwill Pharmacy for us since we can't rely on Zane anymore. It's all on you now, Ms. Sinclair.
"Don't be fooled by what Mr. Sinclair said back in the pharmacy. He pushed Madam away immediately after they hopped into the car just now. He's treating Madam like she's a virus."
Wendy was slowly losing her patience as there was no response from Ruby.
"Ms. Sinclair? Did you hear me?"
She was clearly irritated at how distracted Ruby was. Despite being the Sinclairs' helper, Wendy barely acted like one in front of Julia and Ruby because she was Julia's aunt.
"Snap back to your senses, Ms. Sinclair."
Finally, Ruby uttered, "Oh, okay…"
"Let's head back now!"
Ruby followed Wendy into the car.
Ivan's expression stayed sour as Julia was sitting beside him, her eyes brimming with tears, trying to get closer to Ivan.
"Dad, Mom," Ruby voiced as soon as she got in the car.
Ivan hummed a reply.
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The readers' comments on the novel: The Heiress Nobody Saw Coming (Natalie and Marcus)
This one gets us readers asking for more! Excellent story, great twists......
Hope Grandpa Charles lives long enough to see Marcus and Nat's children, please. It will make him happy to see life is still worth living and that he didn't fail raising Marcus at least. Let him be happy at least in this aspect. Thanks...
Finished till 538....Waiting for more...
This really hurts. I am confused if Yvette sent a msg saying old love to Charles through Charlene. Why isnt it in her confession. Or did she actually set vivian up into sleeping with that man? And later blackmailed vivian with it till vivian commited suicide? Did Yvetty yhinks Charles would marry her after vivians death but he remained loyal. Hence her anger?...
Hope Nat can cure Marcus' mom. Looking forward to new updates. Thank you...
When will other chapters be updated...
Every chapter gets sweeter..and oh! I'm sure Nat's new patient is Marcus' mom - though the illness is quite intriguing....anyway, looking forward for the next updates! Thank you...
What an ending to the chapter...nice one..hoping for more updates...thank you...
OMG, OMG, OMG, this is getting better and better. Nat and Marcus are getting married!!!!! Yehey! Please update more..after a big drama ot is really nice to have love and a little happy events in between. Pretty please, update more. Can't wait!! Thank you so much!...
Recent updates are so good. Natalie's and Marcus' love story is also progressing...so, so good and exciting. Please update more. Thank you...