Chapter 748

“Marilla, are you kidding me?!” Even the usually composed Thaddeus lost his cool, his large hands gripping her shoulders firmly, “Marriage isn’t child’s play; it’s about your lifetime of happiness! Do you even know what kind of man Alston is? Didn’t you see how cozy he was with Edith last time? Aren’t you afraid this is just another one of Edith’s schemes to get at you and Jareth?!”

Marilla let him shake her, her teary eyes quivering with emotion.

“Do you really not love Jareth anymore? Look me in the eyes and tell me, do you really not love him?!” Thaddeus‘ brows were furrowed with concern as he bombarded her with questions.

“Thaddeus, I’ve grown up. I’m not that little girl anymore, the one who used to lock herself in her room, too scared to face people, finding solace in sketches and dolls.”

Marilla’s voice was as soft as silk, but her stance was resolute, “I know what I’m doing, and I know what I want.” Voice trembling, the man asked, “Marrying Alston, is that what you want?”

“If I can’t be with Jareth, then it doesn’t matter whom I marry.”

“Who says you can’t be together? Jareth loves you deeply; he’d give up everything for you! If only you’d stand by him.”

“Thaddeus, I’m tired.”

her head weakly, “If Jareth has to face the loss of his inheritance and the alienation of his family for my sake, I would feel guilty for life. Even if we were together, I wouldn’t be happy. But if I marry into the Fairhaven Group, I doubt I’ll ever have peace. I’m scared. I’m even more scared

the bitterness scorching his throat,

to Jareth, the latter fell gravely ill, overcome by shock and grief.

severe stomach condition, a result of his

pains that occurred during his busiest times, so

hospitalized. But aside from

he didn’t show up on time for his first

the head, eyeing the empty seat beside him with clear

very first meeting? How

he probably doesn’t even care

might have been defeated but he’s not out of the game. If Mr. Jareth Fairhaven keeps this up, Mr. Barry Fairhaven might just hand

of disapproval toward Jareth, a smug smile playing on his lips. Beneath the table,

you for your help

welcome, Uncle Gary. Alas, It’s a pity we couldn’t pull that brat down from his CEO pedestal.

Chapter 748

makes waste. You lost to Jareth because you’re always too impatient. I heard that Marilla and Jareth are done. Jareth’s so upset he’s in the hospital, though I’m

famously. Once Marilla and young Mr. Alston Bartley’s engagement

he was about to text back, a loud Bang echoed through

casually tucked in the pockets of his patterned suit, strode in with the swagger of a prince, so effortlessly noble that everyone held their

kicked the door open, his face an indifferent mask. His domineering presence made Gary

Jareth yawned.

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a nonchalant air, completely unfazed except for a slight paleness, Gary couldn’t help

look at Mr. Jareth Fairhaven, throwing his weight around. A new broom

Group never cared much for rules, Jareth was taking things

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