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.

these pieces of information connected, many began to believe

of the

Eric had been planning to pressure Barclay

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

Eric received the call from Victor Hurst, he was initially unaware of

engagement.

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

to persuade, Victor was determined to cancel the marriage alliance, leaving Eric with no

the phone, Eric’s face

“What happened? What

they say? Of course, they canceled the alliance!”

surprised. “What’s going on? Is it

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 her gratitude today! Now, everyone knows Moira

frowned and suddenly thought of something. “Eric, do you think the Hurst family plans

didn’t want the alliance, they could have just

confused. “Then why did Cynthia elevate

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