“Mother requested your immediate presence,” Laurel relayed.

From the outset, Laurel held no fondness for Millie, and witnessing Roland’s advances only intensified her sense of humiliation.

“I’LL return soon. Leave me to my business.” Roland’s voice erupted in an impatient yell.

Clamping her teeth together, Laurel directed a silent curse towards him within her thoughts. Millie had united with the wealthiest magnate of Preagend. How could she possibly align herself with him?

Millie’s resolute stride resumed its course.

“Millie, moderate your pace. Await my company,” Roland entreated.

Roland trailed behind her footsteps. Millie, meanwhile, massaged the space between her brows,

walking, Millie halted beside a single plank bridge. It marked a route back home-a familiar path she chose to

might have eroded the single plank bridge,” cautioned Roland as he

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to cross the bridge first, seeking to ensure

rendered speechless. Her brother, a true master of flattery,

inwardly, the stark contrast between Roland’s previous animosity and current admiration irking

shallowness

Roland

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prospect of a leisurely walk outdoors proved more

struck: the bridge collapsed, sending them tumbling into the

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