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?”

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 with you. When you

in public, but in private, we don’t have to go to that

her

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

the smile on his face visibly faded. Her heart sank, and

her brows, mentally replaying the words she had

old?” Barclay asked.

Moira was confused.

like you were

“It’s out of respect, Mr.

Barclay answered,

at her, his gaze noticeably

“Alright”

night, Barclay said, rising from his seat and

wondered if

Chapter 46

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

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

after a good night’s

weren’t for Alfie, things wouldn’t have escalated to