Maurice, do I mean so little to you that you can’t even look at me?” Harriet stared at him longingly and spoke out her true feelings. “You had your eyes on Eliana before. Now you set your sights on this harpist. How could these ordinary people possibly compare to me? You’re fully aware of my prominent family’s background. I adore you so much, but why can’t you see me? At least try to give me a chance.”

Harriet inched closer towards him, with jealousy and stubbornness on her face. She tiptoed and leaned in for a kiss she had desired for the longest time.

To her utter dismay, Maurice frowned and turned his head away. There was coldness in his eyes. It was obvious he didn’t care about her.

Eavesdropping from inside the dressing room, Eliana felt deeply unsettled by Harriet’s confession of love. She couldn’t help but peek outside through the crack of the door and see what they were doing.

From where she stood, Eliana found that Maurice and Harriet stood too close to each other that it didn’t feel right. The pair seemed to be kissing!

At that moment, Eliana felt a tight knot inside her stomach. But before she was about to break down, Maurice pushed Harriet away in disgust.

“Enough of this. We have nothing left to talk about. Stay away from me.”

Maurice’s voice was frighteningly cold, and his eyes were devoid of any emotion.

Harriet staggered back in defeat, looking pathetic. She couldn’t believe her ears. No man had ever rejected her like this. Unable to stomach this severe blow to her self-esteem, she began to force herself on Maurice.

“Tell me what those other women have that I don’t. If you take me as your wife, the marriage would benefit both our families. Everyone will be happy!”

“I beg to differ. Let me make one thing very clear. No one can force me to do anything against my will. I know you want to marry me, but give it up. I will never sacrifice my marriage for family interests.”

directly into Harriet’s heart. Finally, she

crack of the door,

kiss a few

Harriet crying all

thoughts, one sentence had captured Eliana’s attention. Did Maurice just say that he wouldn’t sacrifice

joy fill her heart. Distracted by the scene in front of her, she accidentally nudged a box on a table beside the door. Her eyes widened in panic as the box fell to the floor with a

Oh no!

would surely

“Who is there?”

Harriet turned to the direction of the noise and rushed to

dramatic fashion, Harriet discovered the woman who

into her own clothes, the veil on her head hadn’t

recognize her and thought that the woman was Jennifer,

you are. You’re the one

witnessed the embarrassing scene. Gritting her teeth

better than to let

quickly raised her hands, secured the veil on her face, and took a few

outraged Harriet even

face of yours? Are you so ashamed that you can’t even look me in the

head. She didn’t

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