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.”

lips 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

ablaze with suppressed fury, glaring at his

that. He’s slandering me! He’s bullying me!”

cold sweat, almost missing a step and

Elmsworth’s nightlife had earned her a less–than–savory reputation

the facade she’d so painstakingly maintained was being ripped away by Jareth, leaving

attention returning to his younger

“Marilla, come here.”

loaded with an unmistakable threat.

meek, her feet

his command

matter of great importance I wish

Frederic looked down upon him, not even bothering to

just

her father, snickered with

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

pride was his currency.

had once cost Frederic his dignity, so it was only

formally ask for your daughter’s

Jareth took a deep breath, his grip on the girl’s hand trembling with nerves, “I love Marilla, and !

his beloved, his eyes brimming with deep, unspoken emotion, “Please give me your blessing

with a shy blush, her heart

envy, her face contorted as if she were about to reveal

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