Resent, Reject, Regret

Chapter 577 Why Did She Marry Gillian?

"Oh, thank you." Laura felt flattered. Her presence at the banquet was so minimal that it was neglectable. As such, it was rare for someone to care about her preferences.

She said with a smile, “Miss McKinnon, with you being so beautiful, your sense should be good too. I'm very honored."

Deirdre returned Laura's compliment with a smile.

What followed was business networking. Deirdre minimized her presence by just standing aside, smiling, and nodding.

Cillian seemed to have a strong intention to cooperate with Brendan. He mentioned his intention many times, but Brendan indirectly rejected them. Following that, Cillian talked about Declan.

"My younger brother is too ignorant. He's as naive as a child. He actually broke his relationship with you just because he didn't agree with you about one thing and kept talking about you behind your back."

As soon as Cillian said that, Brendan showed a trace of disgust and impatience on his face. “We are not suitable to be friends, but I don’t bother to argue with him. It would be better without the need to have any contact with him."

smile grew broader.” But Mr. Brighthall, please don't think that Declan and I are the same kind of people.

sip of his wine. "Mr. King, of course, I am aware of your character and outstanding abilities. Otherwise, how

terms of abilities, I'm not even half as good as you

at this moment that Laura came over to remind Cillian of the

yourself at home. I'll have to

"Sure, thank you."

seem to love Laura very much, so why did he marry Laura? Just because he wanted to be comparable to Declan? He is willing to spend his whole life with someone he doesn't

sipped half a glass of wine, and replied, "Of course, it's not only because

marriage partner. Not only is she not aggressive and troublesome, but she is also submissive, quiet, virtuous, and has a good family background. Marrying her allows Cillian to get a lot of help while continuing his unrestrained

you think

bit her lip. "In that case, why would Laura

Gillian’s fiancee, and secondly, she is

‘What do you mean?”