Chapter 735

After a night of reckless indulgence, Glynnis was roused by a waitress in the bathroom of the club. Without even a moment to cleanse herself of the night’s debauchery, she slunk out the back door, with her head hung low.

As she emerged into the daylight, it was already the afternoon of the following day.

There was no way Glynnis could show her face at Windermere Estate in such disarray. So she made a beeline for her perennially reserved luxury suite at the Abernathy Hotel. There, she washed away the grime and the scent of men, while her mind was flickering with vivid memories of the previous night’s fervent encounter with the strapping male model.

Damn, that was one hell of a ride.

Too bad she hadn’t snagged his contact details. She definitely wanted a round two when she had the chance!

After cleaning up and slipping into the fresh clothes brought by room service, Glynnis transformed back into the polished Ms. Acacia and called for her driver to take her back to Windermere Estate.

The moment she stepped through the door, laughter and jovia

parlor.

“Are we expecting guests?” Glynnis asked the butler.

conversation wafted from the direction of the

“Yes, Miss. The Bartleys have come to visit with their son. Mr. Frederic is chatting with them now.”

Glynnis was taken aback, realizing that Alston, the fool, was seriously pursuing her sister, just as she had predicted.

She quickly tidied her hair and plastered on a genteel smile before entering the parlor.

“Daddy, I see we’re playing host,” she said as if she had stumbled upon the gathering by chance. “Oh, it’s Mr. and Mrs. Bartley, and Alston. Good afternoon, everyone.”

Frederic subtly scowled at the scent of alcohol on her, but maintained his composure in front of the guests.

who wouldn’t give Glynnis the time of day even if their lives depended on it, offered her a

coward, couldn’t even bring himself to meet her eye, putting

suitor.

same man who had been caught

here today,” Mrs. Bartley chirped. “Alston brought her some gifts and was hoping to

of them,” Mr. Bartley added with a

couldn’t help but let out a snort of laughter – the tension in the room was

Alston felt his forehead beaded with sweat, fearing Glynnis would

secrets.

aren’t just boasting. Alston and I went to the same school, and he truly is a diligent and honest man.”

and Marilla would make a perfect match. He’d be an ideal son–in–law for the Abernathy- they’re well–matched

at her words.

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overstayed their welcome, the Bartleys quickly took their

Chapter 735

kids to meet,” Mrs. Bartley insisted, eager to

seen in the news,

Mr. Frederic, our visit shows that we don’t mind Marilla’s condition in the slightest. We don’t care at all,” Mr. Bartley interjected with a hearty laugh. “Alston’s been smitten with Marilla

Bartley added, “In fact, our Alston and your

smirk twisted inside Glynnis.

sweethearts, indeed, but not with Marilla.

somewhat relieved by their

Estate, the Bartleys settled into their luxury car,,with the couple

seems Mr. Frederic has a good impression of you,” Mr. Bartley said, relaxing into his seat. “You’re right. Although that girl isn’t worthy of you, marrying her could benefit my campaign. And

his eyes filled

has her issues, but that’s an advantage. She won’t be able to cause trouble in the Bartley family. In a few

on you,” Mrs. Bartley said,

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