Chapter 854:

Although he had acted swiftly to suppress the fallout, issuing strict orders to keep everything under wraps, there was no telling what Sadie might do. She could very well use the incident as leverage—or worse, inform Jarrett directly.

If Jarrett ever found out how thoroughly Ophelia had humiliated him, the fragile alliance between the Johnsons and the Higgins would collapse in an instant.

What choices did he even have left?

A wave of dizziness washed over Daren as his temples throbbed with mounting pressure. He returned home, his thoughts a chaotic spiral of dread and desperation.

The moment he stepped inside, the butler approached, visibly distressed. His lips parted, but no words came.

Daren’s stomach dropped. His voice came out sharp.

“Just say it.”

head and spoke, his voice

anymore. A few minutes ago, she tried to jump from the balcony. The staff managed to stop her just in

darkened, his jaw tightening. His sister had been spoiled beyond reason. And now, in the middle of a crisis,

teeth, he strode to

“Ophelia. Open the door.”

sound of muffled sobs,

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Daren’s patience snapped.

it down,” he barked at

the

mess of heartbreak and indignation.

you—I won’t marry Jarrett! I won’t spend the rest of my life with a cripple! How can you ask me to

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