She Flash-Married To His Rival

Chapter 46

“Argue?” Barclay said.

Moira corrected herself and said, “No, that’s not it. I mean, let me explain.”

“Alright, go ahead and defend yourself” Barclay said.

Moira felt awkward,

No one spoke, the atmosphere was incredibly eerie

Moira bit her lip and said, “My friend tends to talk nonsense. Please don’t take her words to heart. She just likes to fantasize.”

Perhaps feeling embarrassed enough for the night, Moira regained some composure. “I know why you agreed to my ‘marriage‘ request. You also need a wife, right?”

Moira finished, cautiously watching Barclay and fearing his denial.

Barclay raised his head slightly, indicating for her to continue.

Moira continued, “I happen to need a ‘husband as well. Like tonight, you’re quite useful”

Suddenly, Barclay lifted his gaze, looking at her, his tone slow with a hint of casual indillerence. “Useful?”

Juliet’s messages. It took her a while to compose herself and pretend not to understand, continuing earnestly, “As for this marriage, we both know what it is. Rest assured, I have no intention of overstepping any boundaries with you. When you no

her words and said, “We can pretend to be affectionate in public, but in private, we don’t have to go to that extent. I’ve said

gripping her

Barclay seemed gentle and considerate upon first contact, Moira knew, as did the entire

visibly faded. Her heart sank, and she wondered if she had said something

in the room. Moira lowered her brows, mentally replaying the words she had just

I very old?”

Moira was confused.

you were talking to an old

aback. “It’s out of respect, Mr.

Barclay

at her, his gaze noticeably

“Alright”

rising from his seat

was stunned. She wondered if

Chapter 46

if she were in his shoes, she would be angry too after being used

at fault, Moira dared not say anything further. She glanced at the closed door, making sure

can handle things better after a

wouldn’t have escalated to