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.”

demanded, “Ask

Mr. Blackwood is working now. He-

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

Senior, that’s

Arthur called Benjamin under

silent and

it was impossible to use het. Shirley was truly no match for Labelle.

“Shirley, do you not want

looked atern. She took shirley’s delicate hand once again and patted it.

replied, “I do. I just think

to decide such

Isabelle paused and asked, “Shirley, do you not

not that. I love him.

However, how else could she have answered Isabelle? She would have been asking for trouble

“Since you love him, listen to me. When he comes back later, you don’t have to say anything. Just let me handle

Why

fallen into a