Chapter 618
“Grandpa, what are you implying? I’m Marilla’s own sister, how could I ever harm her? Glynnis stammered in defense, a cold sweat breaking out on her back.
Jareth, ever the blunt one, tightened his embrace around Marilla and let out a derisive snort.
Hamilton’s lips curved in a sardonic smile, “I may be getting on in years, but I’m not senile yet. I know full well what’s going on, and so do you. Your sister is about to marry into the prestigious Fairhaven family, becoming the CEO’s wife. Instead of wasting your energy on futile things, you’d be better off toning down that boisterous temperament and let your father find you a respectable match, someone he’d be proud to call son–in–law.”
Glynnis‘ eyes blazed with fury. Was this old man subtly taunting her for being unmarried?
Finally, she snapped back, “My affairs need not concern you, Grandpa. Even if I never marry, I’m still my father’s daughter, the heiress of the Abernathy Group. Now that mother has passed and Marilla is getting married, I’ll be helping Dad manage the Windermere Estate.”
“Why bother yourself with the estate when there are stewards for that?”
Hamilton, with a piercing gaze half–veiled by hooded eyelids, delivered a cutting remark that felt like an execution to Glynnis, “Besides, llana is marrying into our Abernathy family. Windermere Estate is my private property, and I intend to gift it to the newlyweds as a wedding present.”
Evadne’s heart skipped a beat as her eyes widened in shock.
The Windermere Estate as a wedding gift? Grandpa, you’re amazing!
Thaddeus, however, simply massaged Evadne’s back, his handsome features unruffled. Privately, the old man had mentioned this plan to him countless times, even suggesting that once he and Evadne were married, the Windermere Estate would become their love nest, and Frederic could go find his own place to live.
was, after all, Hamilton’s house, and his word
granddaughter–in–law will be the sole mistress of Windermere Estate. Everyone here will answer to her, and she
on Evadne, his fondness for her growing by the second, “The rest of you need not worry yourselves with these affairs.”
actions were a challenge to Frederic
granddaughter was no stranger to missteps; she
seed brought into the Abernathy
not scare her; they would only fuel the demon within her, igniting her hatred for Evadne and
the stairs, her body radiating
angrier she became, until she couldn’t
You’re interrupting my lunch,” Edith complained
hurry, that little minx
my dad was against it. But then Evadne and Thaddeus showed up with Hamilton! With just a few words, Hamilton not only swayed my dad but also sealed their engagement! Soon they’ll be betrothed, and not long after that, Jareth is going to knock her up. What use
a sudden silence on
Are you going to say something?”
of vulnerabilities. A single slip can ruin everything. Those like
even she couldn’t
and Evadne was unprecedented and rare
the way, Mr. Bartley’s son came to Aetheria to visit me. You must be bored out of your mind with no funeral for your mother to occupy you. Why don’t you fly over and hang out with me? If you’re strapped for cash, I’ll cover your expenses. You do have a private jet, right? If not, I’ll pay
was ready to explode with humiliation!
mocked for being unmarried and now for being penniless.
that Mr. Bartley is just your lapdog.
suit yourself then.”
herself and instructed the servants to brew a cup of tea,
cruelly exposed her dark secrets, wasn’t it wise to seize every opportunity
deep breath, Glynnis knocked on the door
Mr. Frederic isn’t feeling well and
noticed Dad looked unwell, so I went to the kitchen
“Let her in.”
deep voice came from within, and Dennis reluctantly stepped aside to let
“Dad!”
voice almost dripping with sweetness as she presented the plate. “I made this for you.”
without looking up, his voice
matter what anyone says, my heart is
before she’s even married off, she’s acting like she doesn’t belong to us anymore. Can you believe it? After all the years you doted on her, the moment she gets a man, she forgets
more, his face
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