You'll Fall For Me, Today or tomorrow

The birthday banquet turned out to be quite the affair. What was initially a romantic and sweet event was soon filled with a rather somber atmosphere.

Most of the unimportant attendees had already been sent on their way, and there was no telling what manner of gossip would be on their lips.

However, the ones concerned did not seem to care about what they would think.

By then, Clarissa’s relatives were the only ones left there, including Hilary and Catherine.

“And who might they be?” asked Yuliana, looking at the pair inquisitively.

Both Yuliana and Margaret knew exactly who they were but merely decided to break the silence that way.

Hilary stepped forward and smiled. “Mrs. Tyson, I’m Clarissa’s mother. I know of your social standing and what the demands are to marry into a prominent family, but please allow me to clarify one thing. I initially made her break up with Mr. Tyson, seeing how she is clearly unfit to marry into your family, but she refused to listen. You needn’t worry, though. I’ll take her with me and ensure that she never pesters Mr. Tyson again, as long as she gets the compensation she deserves.”

Hilary stole a glance at Clarissa after she finished speaking. The look on her face came off as quite a shock to Hilary.

Clarissa’s gaze was grim and frightening. It was unlike anything she had seen before.

However, Hilary knew that she could not take back the words she had said, so she stood in her spot, her expression mirroring the discomfort she felt.

Yuliana and Margeret sneered. This woman is actually rather sensible.

“Hilary, you never gave a damn about Clary from the start. You have no say in this.”

Catherine’s remarks rang loud and clear as she shot a look at Hilary before turning to Margaret.

Margaret stiffened in surprise as she had not expected such a youthful and sprightly-looking woman to be Clarissa’s grandmother.

Catherine was a simple old lady. Although she was dressed in the new clothes her granddaughter bought her, it gave her a kind albeit meek air.

She wore a faint smile and nodded at the old Mrs. Tyson. “I think our Clary is a good girl. We should consider each other in-laws now. Please don’t take the impertinence of my daughter to heart. She has always been a defeatist.”

“I beg your pardon. In-laws, you say?”

Margaret did nothing to hide the contempt and disdain in her voice.

Meanwhile, Catherine’s smile stiffened but dissipated slowly at the insult.

was uncalled for,” said Matthew,

this only brought Margeret’s

I said? I vehemently forbade you to marry this woman, but still, you refuse

“Mother!”

“Be quiet!”

me make one thing clear. You’ll be able to marry her over my dead body,” Margaret snarled at her son while glaring at Clarissa. “Also, you want me to compensate her? I’m not giving you greedy little peasants a single penny. Don’t think you can just get away

you’re going way

can save your opinions

a cousin of hers? I believe you have something to share. Go

been addressed by Mrs. Tyson, suddenly primed

cold look from Matthew silenced her immediately and

the other hand, decided to defend

here anyway. Who

was infuriated and heartbroken at the thought that their family had caused humiliation to

the courage to say her piece,

sh*t out of luck like this one here. She lost her father at a young age, then she was abandoned by her mother, who married into a rich family. My grandmother, bless her, was also affected by Clarissa. My family was basically dragged through the mud thanks to her, and things only improved after we distanced ourselves from her. Little did we know that she was involved with gangsters too! My goodness, she was getting into fights all the time. Her teachers and classmates knew about this, of course. With a pretty face like hers, she was able to cozy up to them for money. How else did she save up enough for her education? Clarissa later managed to get into a college, even though god knows how she did it. Someone as calculating as her definitely had a plan. As expected, she then

about Clarissa. How many of it was

a smile at Clarissa. “Clarissa, although you are my cousin, I bear you no ill will. I’m not here to exact my revenge on you either. However, I can’t bring myself to watch you deceive other people. Mrs. Tyson, my cousin is definitely the type who knows how to scheme and plan. For someone who went from rags to riches, she surely has some tricks up her sleeve. Since Mr. Tyson has already given her an inch, it’s only a matter of

Mimi’s words still

filled with disgust as it bore

not utter a word at the accusations hurled toward her. She

Clare is my friend, and I was the one who made the first move. You, on the other hand, colluded with Shermaine and wanted to frame Clare. Do you think we’re

That has nothing to do with me. I’m just venting the discomfort she caused me. I’ve said my piece, so you guys can do

she turned

would believe what they

instance, bought her lies despite how far-fetched they

heard it

aunt’s family is greedy. I don’t quite trust the Lesters, but it’s not like you’re unaware of the hospital incident. You still want to marry someone like her?” She then turned her attention to Clarissa. “As for you, Clarissa Quigley, ask yourself this. Do you think you’re worthy of my son? Don’t you feel ashamed? What do you think those departing guests would say if not this? Even if you do manage to set the record straight, do you think they’ll believe you? Don’t think I don’t know about all the scandals you were involved in. You, for a daughter-in-law? That stain from your past will never go away. If they want to gossip, they’ll just bring it up again, and

“I don’t care!”

firm and deep, did not

sneered and

“I was asking her!”