Chapter 49 Real Feelings
Marcus sat alone in a booth at Twilight Spirits Bar, idly swirling the amber liquid in his glass. The dim lights reflected off the whiskey, casting a golden shimmer. The Evely chatter and music around him contrasted starkly with his silence.
Several women had approached him throughout the night, but his cold and indifferent demeanor quickly drove them away.
Nathan strolled in and immediately spotted Marcus. He smirked, casually draping an arm over his shoulder before sliding into the seat beside him
“Drinking alone? That’s usual,” he trased. “Where’s Lydia? How come she’s not clinging to you tonight?
Marcus didn’t react much and simply shrugged. “I broke up with her.”
“You broke up?” Nathan raised an eyebrow, clearly surprised. “Weren’t you two already preparing for the wedding? What happened?
Marcus didn’t respond immediately. Instead, he lifted his glass and downed the remaining whiskey in one gulp.
Nathan studied his face briefly before switching topics. “By the way, did you meet Harrison’s wile at the family dinner last night? What’s she like? Some rich here?–
Marcus set down his empty glass and lazily reached into his pocket, pulling out his phone. He tapped on a ploto he had secretly taken at Spencer Manor and handed the phone to
Nathan
“Here. That’s Uncle Harrison’s wife–Serena Linden.”
“Serena Länder.” Nathan repeated the name under his breath while taking the phone from Marcus‘ hand. As his gaze i with a hint of intrigue and amusement
landed on the photo, the smile on his lips deepened, laced
“Well, damn! She’s absolutely stunning. No wonder Harrison has been keeping her under wraps all this time–he doesn’t want to share.” Marcus chuckled and said, “Exactly. Uncle Spencer is extremely protective. Last night, he was furious over what happened with Aunt Serena” Nathan’s curiosity was piqued. With an eager expression, he asked, “Come on, tell me what exactly happened at Spencer Manor last night?” Marcus them recounted the events of the previous night at Spencer Manor, narrating them like a storyteller,
After listening, Nathan smacked his lips and sighed. Looks like Harrison is truly in deep this time,”
Then, he turned to Marcus with a knowing look, his tone carrying a hint of reassurance, “But honestly, it’s for the best that you broke off the engagement with Lydia, Saves you the trouble of her doing something stupid in the future and dragging you down
moved slightly, and aflicker of hesitation remained in his eyes.
“She should’ve thought things through,” Nathan scolded from the side, his voice full of disdain. “The fact that Harrison brought his wife back to the manor shows how much shir means to him. And yet, Lydia still had the audacity to provoke her?”
Marrs let out a light sigh and slowly said, “The main reason is that Lydia has done some things to Aunt Serena in the past”
“That’s all the more reason to cut ties,” Nathan said decisively. “Even if last night’s mess hadn’t happened, there would’ve been conflicts down the line anyway. What would you do when the time me?
Then, he hit Marcus with the ultimate question “Will you really go head–to–head with Harrison for Lydia?
The words made Marcus’s expression shill instantly
A vivid image of Harrison’s fury flashed through his mind, and just one thought of it sent a shiver down his spine. He shook his head sharply, his voice carrying a that day ever came, I probably wouldn’t even know what hit me.
Nathan chuckled “Alright, stop thinking about your ex How about 1 introduce you to a few beautiful ladies later?”
Marcus shook his head again, rejecting the offer outright. “If my mom found out, she’d break my legs.”
“Tak, boring” Nathan leaned back lazily, crossing one leg over the other with a carefree air,
Marcus tilted his head, studying him with acious gase before asking, “Mr. Fowler, have you, as a self–proclaimed playboy, really about settling down with someone you actually
atrace of fear, “if
never fallen for anyone? You’ve never thought
At the way he was addressed, a flash of annoyance crossed Nathan’s eyes. “How many times do I have to tell you? Stop calling me that. It makes me sound old. I’m not that much ulder than you
Marcus shrugged, completely unfazed “Can’t do that or it mess up the hierarchy”
Bathan was speechless
Marcon alerted the conversation back on track and pressed on “Seriously, though, have you never met someone who could make you willingly settle down and spend the rest of your life with her?”
caliswed rame without the slightest hesitation.
He added, “Men like pur a‘ sued for marriage. Even if ever do get itled, it’ll only be because my father forced me into 1.
“Ain’t you worried “As he spoke, Marcus suddenly played downward right at Nathan’s lower halt before trailing off.
Nathan Howard,confused “Worried about what?”
Marcus cleared bis diurnal berboge finally voking the rest of his thought, “Worded about catchling something?
As soon as the words left his mouth, Nathan kicked him lightly screw you. You’re the one who’s gonna catch ammething.”
Marcus curled his lips slightly, lowering his voice just rough so that Nathian could will him clearly. “I was just being considerate and reminding you.”
Nathan insried. “I don’t sleep with theris How would catch anything h
“Then you”
“H’s all just for show.”
