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

the sole mistress of Windermere Estate. Everyone here will answer to her, and she

fondness for her growing by the second, “The rest of you need not worry

many years. His actions were a challenge to Frederic

stranger to missteps; she was a

lowly bad seed brought into the Abernathy

words would not scare her; they would only fuel the demon within her, igniting her hatred

her body radiating malice so intense that even the passing dogs seemed eager

until she

Edith complained

If you don’t hurry, that little minx Marilla is going to completely steal

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

silence

Are you going

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

she couldn’t deny one thing:

and Evadne was unprecedented and rare in all of Elmsworth’s elite

to occupy you. Why don’t you fly over and hang out with me? If

was ready to

and now for being penniless. She felt like

if I don’t know that Mr. Bartley is just your lapdog. Why would I fly over to watch

yourself

compose herself and instructed the servants to brew a cup of tea,

Windermere Estate, especially after Jareth had cruelly exposed her dark secrets, wasn’t it wise to seize every opportunity to ingratiate herself?

knocked on the

chilly look, “Miss Glynnis, Mr. Frederic isn’t feeling well and needs to rest. Is there

so I went to the

“Let her in.”

voice came from within, and Dennis reluctantly stepped aside to let her pass.

“Dad!”

sashayed into the room, her voice almost dripping with sweetness as

down,” Frederic replied without looking

be mad. No matter what anyone says, my heart is always

belong to us anymore. Can you believe it? After all the years you doted on her, the moment she gets a man, she forgets

face

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