A deal with the devil

Chapter 40

shley had no idea what Hubelle was thinking. However, the was already scared of what Isabelle had to say.

she said. “I think that the wedding isn’t important. So, there’s no need to make a big deal out of it. As long as Benjamin and are happy, nothing else matters.”

The only thing that Shirley hadn’t done to secure her position in the Blackwood family was kneel before Benjamin. So, how could she still hope for a grand wedding?

After Shirley said that, she looked at Arthur for approval Het response should be fine, right?

Shirley was only able to relax when Authui gave her a subtle nod

However, Isabelle wasn’t easily fooled. She said, “That won’t do. How am I supposed to explain to your mother why there isn’t even a wedding?”

Shirley went silent as she thought of Owen and Rachel. They were probably hoping that she would be able to have a grand wedding, too.

However, Benjamin was completely opposed to this idea.

Shirley didn’t know how she should respond to Isabelle. So, she gave Arthur a pleading look.

Arthur walked toward Isabelle and stood behind her. He said with a smile, “Mrs. Blackwood Senior, Max. Blackwood can’t make this decision on her own. It’s better if you discuss this when Mr. Blackwood is around.”

became stain. She demanded, “Ask him to come home

Blackwood is working now.

finish his sentence, Esabelle interrupted him. She demanded, “Tell him that I’m about to die. I want to see what’s more important to him. Me or his work. Hurry

Senior,

Benjamin under the pressure of Isabelle

situations, Shirley cleverly remained silent and passed

it was impossible to use het. Shirley

“Shirley, do you not want

no longer looked atern. She took shirley’s delicate hand once again

replied, “I do. I just

in the position to decide such things in the first place.

paused and asked, “Shirley,

that. “It’s not

else could she have answered Isabelle? She would

belle was delighted with Shirley’s response. She said, “Since you love him, listen to me.

silent. Why

fallen into a