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.
Hamilton’s house, and his word was law.
mistress of Windermere Estate. Everyone here will answer
fixed on Evadne, his fondness for her growing by the second, “The rest of
had strutted around his domain for far too many years. His actions were a
no stranger to missteps; she was a
bad seed brought into the Abernathy fold by Elspeth!
her; they would only fuel the demon within her, igniting her hatred for Evadne and
Hamilton and his entourage had left the Windermere Estate, Glynnis dragged her leaden feet up the stairs, her body radiating malice so intense that even
the angrier she became, until she couldn’t help but call
my lunch,” Edith complained as soon as she
don’t hurry, that little minx Marilla is going to completely steal your family’s legacy!”
mouthpiece, her voice both secretive and seething, “Just now, Jareth came to propose to my sister, and originally 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 will it be for you to come back
silence on the
Are you going to
Group isn’t the only one who doesn’t want Marilla marrying Jareth. High–profile alliances like these may seem strong, but they’re full of vulnerabilities. A single slip can ruin everything. Those like Thaddeus and Evadne, who
even she couldn’t deny one thing:
was unprecedented and rare
added, “Oh, and by 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.
ready to
being penniless. She felt like she
lapdog. Why would
suit yourself then.”
and instructed the servants to brew a cup of tea, which she
Windermere Estate, especially after Jareth had cruelly exposed her dark secrets, wasn’t
on the door
look, “Miss Glynnis, Mr. Frederic isn’t feeling well and needs
so I went to the kitchen and personally made
“Let her in.”
voice came from within, and Dennis
“Dad!”
voice almost dripping with sweetness as she presented the plate. “I made
it down,” Frederic replied without looking up, his voice frigid.
be mad. No matter what anyone says, my
like she doesn’t belong to us anymore. Can
brows furrowed even more, his face stormy as a
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