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!”

actually quite clearly laid out in the marriage contract, so I won’t belabor

the standing of the Lestrange family, all factions of Mount

they did was investigate the status of

indicated that those families were still confined, with no idea

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a good thing for the

family was considered the least influential among the several major secret clans. However, with no other

face lit up with joy as she finally dropped all pretense. She cheerfully said, “In that case,

I’m not ready to get

Sylvia spoke

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 so difficult for

head and said, “I just don’t have any plans to get married at the moment.”

see how it goes? Maybe you two might hit it off?”

in the mood.”

in the mood?