Chapter 615

Marilla’s heart pounded with the ferocity of a drum in the night, her rosy cheeks draining to a chalky white, as if she were a frightened bird trembling on a limb, buffeted by an unseen storm.

She pursed her lips and instinctively let go of Jareth’s hand.

Jareth’s breathing hitched, his grip tightening almost imperiously, her fingers starved of circulation!

“What’s it to you? Is it any of your business?”

Jareth’s sharp brows arched, his piercing gaze skewering Glynnis, who wore a poorly concealed smirk, “I never knew you to be such a traditional lady, Glynnis. Quite the departure from your usual liberation.”

Glynnis‘ heart skipped a beat, her face ashen, “What are you blabbering about?”

Whether I’m blabbering or not, step outside of Windermere Estate, ask around the Elmsworth socialites, and they’ll tell you all about your wild escapades and reputation, clear as day.”

curled with a sinister slowness, “I’ve got a few buddies who’ve had their share of fun with you. If you’ve forgotten, I can jog your memory with their names. Who knows, maybe

suppressed fury, glaring at

like that. He’s

beaded with cold sweat, almost missing a step and

escapades in Elmsworth’s nightlife had earned her a

but now, the facade she’d

Glynnis, his attention returning to his

“Marilla, come here.”

but loaded with an

Marilla’s voice was meek, her feet rooted in

gaze darkened, his command irrefutable, “Come here.”

Frederic, my visit today concerns a matter of great importance I wish to discuss with you,” Jareth said, his eyes burning with earnestness.

upon him, not even bothering to offer a seat. “But make it quick, don’t delay our

was not just

her father, snickered with vindictive

taking a stand against the entire Abernathy Group, she relished the fact that the story

man’s pride was his

Frederic his dignity, so it was only fitting that his

Frederic, I am here to formally ask for your daughter’s hand in marriage.”

“I love Marilla, and ! intend to marry no other. I will ensure she is the happiest woman

look at his beloved, his eyes brimming with deep,

blush, her heart awash with warmth.

with venomous envy, her face contorted as if she were about to reveal her true nature,

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