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.”

all, Gwenn was her friend. However, the Quinnell family didn’t appear to be

out.” As she spoke, she glanced at Gwenn’s revealing

the ground, stomping on it with her high heels. “I can leave

noticed Damien standing at the

her gaze but remained silent.

as they were about to escort her out, she took a deep breath and finally relented.

in such a manner, nor should I have dressed so inappropriately for the wedding,” Gwenn uttered through gritted teeth,

detected the contempt in her expression. She knew Gwenn’s apology was a desperate attempt to save her

How ironic.

to force Cherise to admit her lack of professional integrity. But now, Gwenn groveled and apologized to the Quinnell family