Chapter 328 Couldn’t Find a Single Fault With His Hospitality

Natalie sat on the couch, flipping through the first sketchbook page by page. By the time she reached the last page, she was almost certain that Marcus hadn't lied—this sketchbook was indeed a replica of the one Federrick had given her. She wasn't sure if her mentor had the others. If he did, he would have surely given them to her already. Natalie glanced up at Marcus. He was leaning lazily against the bookshelf, looking intently at her. When their gazes met, Marcus's lips curved into a smile. "See? I didn't lie to you." Natalie nodded. "I already have this one. Can I see the other four?" "Of course," Marcus said, hooking his finger at her. "Come here. I'll carry you up to get them." "No," Natalie refused without hesitation. "I'll get the ladder myself." "Alright," Marcus didn't push further. The ladders here were lightweight yet sturdy, so he wasn't worried about Natalie struggling to move one or falling from it. However, the moment Natalie reached for the ladder, a long, well