Chapter 703

“Careful there, Edith.”

Not only did the man speak to Edith in a gentle tone, but he also attentively bent down to adjust her intricate dress, careful to prevent her high heels from getting caught and causing her to stumble.

“Thanks, Alston,” Edith batted her eyelashes flirtatiously at the man, her voice a soft and suggestive purr.

The sudden arrival of this ill–omened woman had disrupted the rare cozy atmosphere.

Jareth knew all too well that Edith would make an appearance at such an event. Having just emerged from her social exile, it was clear she was desperate to reclaim the spotlight of high society and restore her tarnished reputation.

He had thought that after her scandalous downfall, any self–respecting person in Elmsworth would have cut ties with her.

Yet, there were still the men eagerly fawning over her, playing the fool to her manipulations. One playing the seductress, the other playing the sap, they were quite the match.

Thaddeus‘ brows furrowed in confusion, but Evadne spoke up coolly, “I know him, Alston Bartley, the sole heir to Mr. Bartley.”

held her hand tightly, his gaze filled

for another, he’s not part of the Elmsworth circles. He’s been studying abroad in Aetheria,

over the K Hotel from Emeric, I knew that sooner or later I would take charge of the entire K Group. Thus, I conducted a covert investigation to understand

feet, to challenge you head–on: That’s why I

ended up being the lady of the Abernathy Group,” Thaddeus said with a soft laugh, his warm

all your fault. I never got to realize

waist. “It’s not that you fail to realize

head, “Thaddeus, what’s yours is yours; they were earned through your hard work. As long as I have you, that’s enough. Besides, the happiest I can be is not when you blindly appeasing,

moved, eyes moistened

that idiot girl along, Edith was seething, her eyes turning a shade of green

his

I’ll introduce you to someone

with puzzlement,

dragged him toward

to see you here,” Edith said with astonishing shamelessness, as if nothing had happened, truly a black–hearted

was dark and foreboding, his fists clenched

Her gaze, soft and tender like the spring breeze, soothing the tempest within

go, Thaddeus,” she whispered, her voice soft

quelled his rage, knowing that one more glance at Edith could set him off, beating Edith to the point unrecognizable

nor did she not want to settle scores

He was the man with the final say

The Novel will be updated daily. Come back and continue reading tomorrow, everyone!

Comments ()

0/255