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.

their lives depended on it, offered her a half–hearted smile and returned to their tea.

meet her eye, putting on an act of the

suitor.

same man who had been caught in a scandalous tryst with Edith just nights

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

girls, blushing at the mere sight of them,” Mr. Bartley

but let out a snort of laughter – the tension in

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

secrets.

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

Marilla would make a perfect match. He’d be

expression darkened at her

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their welcome, the Bartleys quickly took their leave. “Mr. Frederic, once

Chapter 735

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

“As you’ve seen in the news, my

interjected with a hearty laugh. “Alston’s been smitten with Marilla since

our Alston and your Marilla are practically

cold smirk twisted

indeed, but not with Marilla.

somewhat relieved

Bartleys settled into their luxury car,,with the

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 if you

remained stoic, his eyes filled with resentment.

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

you,” Mrs. Bartley said, her eyes gleaming

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