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.
house,
Windermere Estate. Everyone here
fondness for her growing by
his domain for far too many years. His actions were a challenge to Frederic and a warning to Glynnis. Yet, Hamilton was
to missteps; she was a bad seed from the
into the Abernathy fold by
her; they would only fuel the demon within her, igniting her hatred for Evadne and Marilla
entourage had left the Windermere Estate, Glynnis dragged her leaden feet up the stairs, her
more she thought about it, the angrier she became, until she couldn’t help but call Edith across
lunch,” Edith complained as soon as she
If you don’t hurry, that little minx Marilla is going to completely
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 then? To
a sudden silence on the other end.
going to
alliances like these may seem strong, but they’re full of vulnerabilities. A single slip can
she couldn’t
unwavering love between Thaddeus and Evadne was unprecedented and rare in all
with no funeral for your mother to occupy you. Why don’t you fly over and
was ready to explode with humiliation!
and now for being penniless. She felt like she could destroy the
don’t know that Mr. Bartley is just your lapdog. Why would I fly over to watch
suit yourself
took a moment to compose herself and instructed the servants to brew a cup of tea, which she then personally delivered
cruelly exposed her dark secrets, wasn’t it wise to
knocked on the door of
isn’t feeling well and needs to rest.
looked unwell, so I went to the kitchen
“Let her in.”
came from within, and Dennis reluctantly stepped aside to let her pass.
“Dad!”
sweetness as she presented
it down,” Frederic replied without looking
anyone says, my
saw today, didn’t you? Marilla… 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
furrowed even more, his face stormy as a winter’s night.
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