The Million-Dollar Heart

Chapter 208

Chapter 208

Initially, Paul was wooing Arabella with the purpose of marrying her and gaining the support of the Brooks family

She was sure that the allure of such a profitable alliance would make Paul happy to be the fall guy.

After all, she planned to use her intention to go to college as an excuse to abort the child.

Once she married Paul, they would have their own children, and with the help of the Brooks, she was confident that Paul would eventually let go of his

reservations

And as for Percival, she had to throw all hopes for him out the window. She was so fond of him, yet he treated her like garbage.

Once she married into the prestigious Ellington family and helped Paul seize the position of family head, she would make Percival kneel before her and beg for forgiveness

Seeing that Paul accepted the situation, Judith finally relaxed a bit. “What are your plans moving forward?‘ She asked, “Now that the cat’s out of the bag. you still owe Arabella an explanation”

“Arabella is a minor Paul said after a moment. “We re planning to host a small ceremony for now I’ll tell my parents about this and let them arrange everything Once Arabellas of legal age, we’ll get a marriage license.”

Judith nodded. “Very well. But make sure it’s done quickly Only when news of your marriage spreads can we salvage Arabella’s reputation”

“better get going. Paul said, not wanting to linger any longer. He turned to leave, but Scott stopped him

“Wait!” Scott was exuding the energy of an angry and protective father. “Arabella is my daughter. I don’t want her to suffer after marrying into your family. I want all your past indiscretions cleaned up. And the women you’ve been with, they better be out of the picture”

Paul’s face changed, but he clenched his teeth and agreed.

Arabella quickly stood up to send him off, hoping to smooth things over with Paul,

gave her a cold look, pursed his lips, and left without saying a

to marry him, he was over the moon. But what she said next left him feeling like he’d taken

lake

be the fall guy

usually seemed so pure and likable, would have such a messy private life. She was

of the child, so she turned to him.

too enticing to refuse, despite his initial desire to do

the Brooks family, Paul had no chance of contending

head

much hesitation, he decided to swallow his pride and play the part

that Arabella had some

if she were to give birth, he’d have to live with some strange man’s bastard child, calling him father. He feared he might one day lose

he got in the car,

should Scott have any say in

his own daughter, yet he had the

Was he crazy?

was already tainted, and if he didn’t play around with a few more women, hed

knew he wasn’t happy,

as Paul claimed her unborn child, what did it matter

as Percival, but he was still a renowned gentleman

so cold towards

Arabella nonchalantly replied She was growing to dislike Ashley more and more if it weren’t for Ashley’s

“You used to spend so much time with Tristan that thought

Arabellas face darkened

have been the perfect candidate. He was obedient and could be

wouldn’t have to put up with Paul’s anger and

to be impaired for the rest of his life. If she marrjad han, she’d become the laughing stock of the town.

Tristan, being the adopted son of the Brooks family was far less prestigious than Paul,

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