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?”

and she inexplicably recalled 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

said, “We can pretend to be affectionate in public, but in private, we don’t have to go

fell silent, tightly gripping her phone,

knew, as did the entire Arnelo, that Barclay was the last person one

as the smile on his face visibly faded. Her heart sank, and she wondered if she had said something wrong

her brows, mentally replaying the

old?” Barclay asked.

Moira was confused.

like you were talking to an old man,”

aback. “It’s out of respect, Mr. Covington.”

Barclay answered,

her, his gaze noticeably

“Alright”

good night, Barclay said, rising from his

stunned. She wondered if Barclay was angry.

Chapter 46

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

She glanced at the closed door, making sure that Barclay had left,

things better after a good night’s

things wouldn’t have