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.

even if their lives

her eye, putting on an act

suitor.

who had been

hear Marilla isn’t here today,” Mrs. Bartley chirped. “Alston

always been shy around girls, blushing at the mere sight of them,” Mr. Bartley added with a

of laughter – the

forehead beaded with sweat, fearing Glynnis would expose his

secrets.

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

look, whose face had turned ashen, “Alston and Marilla would make a perfect match. He’d be an ideal son–in–law for the Abernathy- they’re well–matched

darkened at her

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Bartleys quickly took their

Chapter 735

another date for the kids to meet,” Mrs. Bartley insisted, eager to secure the

you’ve seen in the news, my daughter’s mental state.”

the slightest. We don’t care at all,” Mr. Bartley interjected with a hearty laugh. “Alston’s been smitten with Marilla since their school days, and after seeing her at the Chambers Group gala, he’s been head over

and your Marilla are practically

smirk twisted inside Glynnis.

indeed, but

somewhat relieved by their

Estate, the Bartleys settled into their luxury car,,with the couple sitting on one side

a good impression of you,” Mr. Bartley said, relaxing into his seat. “You’re right. Although that girl isn’t worthy

eyes filled

son’s dejected demeanor. “The girl has her issues, but that’s an advantage. She won’t be able to cause trouble in the Bartley family. In a few years, if her condition worsens, you’ll be her primary guardian, and the Abernathy fortune will be at your disposal.”

political future hinges on you,” Mrs.

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