Marrying the Man in the Dark

Gwenn rolled her eyes and replied, “When did you become as conservative as them?”

“This isn’t about being conservative!”

Kareen pursed her lips and was about to continue when Lambert interrupted. “Ms. Miles, it seems you didn’t quite understand what the servant said earlier. Allow me to clarify it for you now. Pay close attention.”

“I demand that you immediately dismiss this insolent woman who has shown disrespect towards my family. If you refuse to do so, we’ll simply take Lyra with us and leave. There will be no wedding!”

Kareen found herself in a difficult situation. Faced with the Quinnell family’s overbearing demeanor, she had no choice but to yield. “Gwenn, perhaps it’s best if you leave for now.” She turned towards Gwenn. “I’ll arrange for someone to…”

Before Kareen could finish, Lambert interrupted again. “Ms. Miles, there’s a difference between dismissing someone and merely sending them away.”

soured. After all, Gwenn was her friend. However,

she summoned security. “Escort Ms. Tanner out.” As she spoke, she

to the ground, stomping on it with her high heels. “I can leave on my own!” However, she had barely

standing at the entrance. His words echoed in her

but remained silent. He held Cherise

stood frozen in her spot and hesitated, but the security guards Kareen had summoned were already approaching. Just as they were about to escort her out,

should I have dressed so inappropriately for the wedding,” Gwenn uttered through gritted teeth, “Please don’t chase

detected the contempt in her expression. She knew

How ironic.

her lack of professional integrity. But now, Gwenn groveled and apologized to the Quinnell family to avoid ending up like Cherise.