Chapter 184

Cynthia’s recent actions not only left many people in the social circle puzzled but also inadvertently embarrassed Bernice and Eric.

The idea of a marriage alliance between the Covington and Hurst families had been circulating as early as five years ago.

Last year, when Cynthia returned to the country, members of both families even sat down together for a meal.

However, when Barclay suddenly married Moira

this year, the talks of an alliance gradually faded away.

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Yet, last night, when Bernice brought Cynthia to a high–profile event, the implications became clear.

Despite Barclay and Moira having obtained a marriage license, they had not held a wedding, and Bernice had always hinted at Eric’s dissatisfaction with Moira as a daughter–in–law.

connected, many began to believe that Barclay and

daughter–in–law of the Covington

been planning to pressure Barclay into divorcing Moira and engaging

did she post a so–called gratitude statement online, elevating Moira’s status, but she also had her father call Eric to cancel the

Victor Hurst, he was initially unaware of what had happened, thinking it was

engagement.

stated, “Barclay has someone he likes and has the freedom to marry anyone he wants. As parents, we shouldn’t force

to cancel the marriage alliance, leaving Eric with no choice

the phone, Eric’s face

cautiously asked, “What happened? What did

say? Of course, they

going on? Is it because of Cynthia?”

expression, Bernice hesitated for a moment before handing him the phone. “I don’t know what’s going on with Cynthia. She insisted yesterday that Moira saved her! That would have been fine, but she openly expressed

something. “Eric, do you think

want the alliance, they could have just said

even more confused. “Then why did Cynthia elevate Moira like that?”

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