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 immediately,

Blackwood Senior, Mr. Blackwood is

“Tell him that I’m about to die. I want to see what’s more important

Blackwood Senior, that’s

Arthur called Benjamin under the pressure of

remained silent and

seem mild–mannered when, in reality, it was impossible to

“Shirley, do you not

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

“I do. I just think that

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

Isabelle paused and asked, “Shirley, do you not

aback and rushed to deny that. “It’s not that. I love him.

saying that, Shirley hated herself immensely. However, how else could she

to me.

was silent. Why did it fe

had fallen