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 Moira would eventually divorce, making Cynthia the

of the Covington family.

until today. Eric had been planning to pressure Barclay into

Cynthia seemed to have transformed overnight. Not only did she post a so–called gratitude statement online, elevating Moira’s status, but she also had her father call Eric to cancel the marriage alliance

Eric received the call from Victor Hurst, he was initially unaware of what had happened, thinking it was

engagement.

to marry anyone he wants. As parents, we shouldn’t force them. Eric, I think we have to end our

to persuade, Victor was determined to cancel the marriage alliance, leaving Eric

the phone, Eric’s face

“What happened? What

replied furiously, “What else could they say? Of course, they canceled

“What’s going on? Is

Cynthia. She insisted yesterday that Moira saved her! That would have been fine, but she openly expressed her gratitude today! Now, everyone knows

of something. “Eric, do you think

alliance, they could have just

“Then why did Cynthia

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