Rayna grinned. “Don’t mention it. After all, we’re a family.”

Arnaud responded with a sneer.

“Winona is right. We’re a family.”

Rayna froze for a moment when Boniel called her Winona, the pseudonym she used in Yartran. Arnaud’s expression darkened as well.

She made the remark merely to poke fun at Arnaud but did not expect Boniel to step in to defend her.

The way Boniel looked at her was also not as aloof as before. “I heard Marcus initially didn’t want to sign the document, but you managed to persuade him in just a couple of hours. From this, I can tell you’re an intelligent person. You’re a good match for my son.”

She paused for a while before responding, “Thank you, Old Mr. Terblanc.”

Boniel nodded. He then turned to Jefferson and said, “Calbert, call the pastor to see if he’s available. Let’s have your marriage registered.”

“L-Let’s not rush into things, Old Mr. Terblanc!” Rayna was shocked by the suggestion. “At this point, I want to help Calbert build his career. We can talk about the other matters in the future.”

Boniel expressed his dismay. “Is Calbert not good enough for you?”

Rayna gave him a faint smile, behaving as calmly as possible. “Calbert has just obtained the succession rights to the Terblanc family, so he has a lot on his plate. I don’t want to burden him with more things.”

She had only agreed to pretend to be Jefferson’s girlfriend to take Arnaud down. Once Jefferson recovered from his illness, she would still leave the country.

“Dad, we shouldn’t force Winona if that’s her wish.” Arnaud stepped in to help Rayna out. “They have gone through a lot to be together. You don’t want to scare her off, do you?”

Rayna knew the mind game he was playing. He’s trying to tarnish my image.

Calbert, and I respect you. I wish I could join this family, but I know I’m not qualified. Everything I do is not only for Calbert but also for myself. I will marry him once I feel I’m worthy of becoming a part of

in thought after hearing

he had dreamed of every night and how her eyes sparkled. No darkness could extinguish the light and hope

away. Her death had quashed his passion and dashed all

muttered, “You two are very much alike. Both of you

she knew he was talking

atmosphere

clutched the steering wheel. A few seconds later, he loosened his grip and parked the car in front of the

said to Boniel, “Dad,

“All right.”

instead of walking away, he waved his hand, gesturing for Jefferson to

shoulder and said affectionately, “Come, let’s go in

Jefferson’s body stiffened instantly.

meeting Rayna’s gaze, he regained his composure and

Boniel and Arnaud had returned, the kitchen crew immediately

living hall. He then called the butler over and whispered into his

the butler left, he picked up a cup of coffee and took a sip while sitting on the

and

she sat motionlessly for nearly eight minutes. She cautiously grabbed a pillow and placed it behind her to ease her

ear, “Do you

matter,” Jefferson answered softly, “the last time he invited Arnaud and me

of money in the past, and he still wants to give him

Jefferson flashed her a warm smile

and stuffed it into her

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