Comeback Of The Adored Heiress

Chapter 1236

Chapter 1236:

When Lilian noticed his hesitation, her lips curved into a knowing smile.

“What? Are you afraid I’ll drug you?”

Without breaking eye contact, she lifted the glass and drained it in one smooth motion.

“Don’t worry, Mr. Cooper. I like you, so I wouldn’t use such dirty tricks on you. I’ve already drunk your wine, and I’m fine. You should trust me now, right?”

She wouldn’t use dirty tricks? Hadn’t she used such tricks many times before? The thought flickered through Jared’s mind, but he found himself taking the seat anyway. Lilian poured another glass, which he accepted.

The private room’s door remained ajar, offering Madisyn a clear view of the unfolding scene. Settling into his chair, Jared fixed his gaze on Lilian.

“I’ve finished the wine. Miss Perkins, just get to the point. There’s no need to beat around the bush.”

played across

you, but the reason

She leaned forward slightly.

want Fisherman’s Cove. I can use my family’s influence to help you

What did that mean?

she was offering her family’s power to aid him. The woman’s true motives remained

reason, would you?”

came with practiced elegance, her words flowing

You marry me. With our union, my family becomes your fortress, and Fisherman’s Cove falls into your hands. Every advantage you can imagine will be yours for the taking. Mr. Cooper, my interest in

private room, conflicting emotions played across his features like shadows at dusk. As he exited the Homelight Club

do anything to

in denial as he struggled to articulate the bizarre encounter that

answer yet,”

our window into investigating the Perkins family,