Chapter 853:

It was clear Jarrett had no interest in continuing the discussion. “Do as I’ve instructed. When it’s over, you will gain significantly.”

Daren knew there was no room for negotiation. The Higgins’ dominance far overshadowed the Johnsons’, and Jarrett was known for his merciless nature. Crossing him would lead to severe consequences.

Considering the stakes, Daren buried his hesitation and managed a strained grin. “Of course, Mr. Higgins. I’ll handle it first thing tomorrow.”

Jarrett studied him, his gaze laced with contempt. Then, as if reminded of something, he tapped the armrest of his wheelchair with idle fingers.

“By the way,” he remarked offhandedly, “the twenty-fifth of this month is a good day. Let’s schedule my marriage to Ophelia for that day.”

Daren’s grin vanished.

was only days away.

everything that

entanglement with Nathan collided with Jarrett’s sudden declaration, and Daren’s face flushed, stinging with the weight

fleeting moment, he

immediately. His brows knitted together, and a

you and your sister suddenly developed second

Daren out

rising shame and forced a strained smile—though it

is… perfect. Ophelia marrying you is

sister had disgraced the Johnson name beyond repair. Yet now that things had come this far, he had no choice but

gⲁ𝗅𝗇𝗈ν𝖊𝗅𝘀.𝖼0𝗺, 𝓂𝒶𝓇𝒸𝒽 𝒽𝒾𝒹𝑒𝓃 𝗈𝗇

turned his wheelchair toward the

“Then it’s settled.”

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