Cherished By Seven Sisters by Melvin Houle

Chapter 939 Sylvia Refuses To Wed

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Feigning regret, she sighed deeply and said, “It’s such a pity that you are determined to call off the engagement, Zephyr. I, as your elder, certainly cannot force you…”

“Mdm. Ameera, I’ve given it further thought,” he remarked. “The Lestrange family is one of the secret clans, where integrity is a fundamental virtue. Therefore, I believe we should not call off this marriage.”

“My dear nephew, there’s no need to force yourself. This was a decision we made with your father back then. However, times have changed and people now value the freedom to choose their own spouse. Even if you decide to call off the marriage, I won’t blame you.”

“What are you talking about?”

Zephyr’s expression darkened as he spoke. “Do you think the Lestrange family is the type to break our word? The real reason I came today was to propose to Ms. Morris, and this proposal is made on behalf of my family.”

“But you clearly said earlier-

“What did I say? A cancellation? Ha, I was merely testing your sincerity, that’s all. Mdm. Ameera, you’ve truly disappointed me. How could you agree so easily when I propose to call off the engagement? Do you not value our marriage contract at all? Do you not know the spirit of adhering to a contract?”

Well, well, kiddo, you really seem to have pulled off a convincing act!

Despite her smug thoughts, Ameera feigned guilt on the surface, saying, “Ah, hearing you say that, I realize how shortsighted I’ve been, Zephyr. I didn’t even realize you were testing me. You’re right, we should honor the agreement. Since you feel this way, let’s set a date!”

laid out in the marriage contract, so I won’t belabor the point. Besides, I believe the grander the

given the standing of the Lestrange family, all factions of Mount Kushburn would send representatives when the time comes to host a banquet. Who would dare not to?”

did was investigate the status of the other secret clans. They found

those families were still confined, with no idea

la amerme

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Sylvia Refuses

good thing for

secret clans. However, with no other

up with joy as she finally dropped all pretense.

I’m not ready to get married yet!”

spoke

walked up to her and said, “Why wouldn’t you consider it? Zephyr is a member of a secret clan, and he’s not bad–looking either. Would marrying him really be

head and said, “I just don’t have any plans

time with Zephyr first, and see how it goes? Maybe you

not in

in the mood?