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, then.”

Blackwood is working now. He-

sentence, Esabelle interrupted him. She demanded, “Tell him that I’m about to die.

Senior,

end, Arthur called Benjamin under the pressure

remained silent and passed the ball to

when, in reality, it was impossible to use het. Shirley was truly no match for

then, Isabelle asked, “Shirley, do

took shirley’s

replied, “I do. I just think that it’s

decide

paused and asked, “Shirley, do you not love

was taken aback and rushed to deny that. “It’s not

that, Shirley hated herself immensely. However, how else could she have answered Isabelle? She would have been

listen to me. When he comes back later, you don’t have to say

was silent. Why did

like she had fallen into