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.”

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,

slowly let go of her shoulders, the bitterness scorching his throat, leaving him speechless.

fell gravely ill, overcome by shock and grief.

severe stomach condition, a result of his irregular lifestyle and

stomach pains that occurred during his busiest times, so he would

was forced to be hospitalized. But aside from Lily and Dean, no one

took over as the CEO of the corporation, but he didn’t

eyeing the empty seat beside him

his very first meeting? How

at that. Now that he’s seized power, he probably doesn’t even care

but he’s not out of the game. If Mr. Jareth Fairhaven keeps this up, Mr. Barry

disapproval toward Jareth, a smug smile playing

you for your help when I have the

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

Chapter 748

Marilla and Jareth are done. Jareth’s so upset he’s in the hospital, though I’m not sure what exactly is wrong with him. The Abernathy family is spreading the word that they

their son’s engagement to Marilla, and they seem to be getting along famously. Once Marilla and young Mr. Alston Bartley’s engagement is set, Jareth will be devastated,

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

tucked in the pockets of his patterned suit, strode in with the swagger of a prince, so effortlessly noble

the door open, his face an indifferent mask. His domineering presence made Gary feel like a bug,

Jareth

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

well, look at Mr. Jareth Fairhaven, throwing his weight

cared

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