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.

lives depended on it, offered her a half–hearted smile

meet her eye, putting

suitor.

if he wasn’t the same man who had been caught in

Marilla isn’t here today,” Mrs. Bartley chirped. “Alston brought her some gifts and was

mere sight of them,” Mr. Bartley added with a chuckle, while giving his son an

out a snort of laughter – the tension in the room

and Alston felt his forehead beaded with sweat, fearing Glynnis would expose

secrets.

I can attest that Mr. and Mrs. Bartley aren’t just boasting. Alston and I went to the same school, and he truly is a diligent

a perfect match. He’d be an ideal

expression darkened at her words.

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their leave. “Mr. Frederic, once Marilla

Chapter 735

meet,” Mrs. Bartley insisted, eager to

seen in

at all,” Mr. Bartley interjected with a hearty laugh. “Alston’s been smitten with Marilla since their school days, and after seeing

Alston and your Marilla are practically childhood sweethearts!”

cold smirk twisted

indeed, but not

relieved

into their luxury car,,with the couple

relaxing into his seat. “You’re right. Although that girl isn’t worthy of you, marrying her could benefit my

stoic, his eyes filled with resentment.

be able to cause trouble in the Bartley family. In a few years, if her condition worsens, you’ll be

father’s political future hinges on you,” Mrs. Bartley said, her eyes

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