Chapter 748

“Marilla, are you kidding me?!” Even the usually composed Thaddeus lost his cool, his large hands gripping her shoulders firmly, “Marriage isn’t child’s play; it’s about your lifetime of happiness! Do you even know what kind of man Alston is? Didn’t you see how cozy he was with Edith last time? Aren’t you afraid this is just another one of Edith’s schemes to get at you and Jareth?!”

Marilla let him shake her, her teary eyes quivering with emotion.

“Do you really not love Jareth anymore? Look me in the eyes and tell me, do you really not love him?!” Thaddeus‘ brows were furrowed with concern as he bombarded her with questions.

“Thaddeus, I’ve grown up. I’m not that little girl anymore, the one who used to lock herself in her room, too scared to face people, finding solace in sketches and dolls.”

Marilla’s voice was as soft as silk, but her stance was resolute, “I know what I’m doing, and I know what I want.” Voice trembling, the man asked, “Marrying Alston, is that what you want?”

“If I can’t be with Jareth, then it doesn’t matter whom I marry.”

“Who says you can’t be together? Jareth loves you deeply; he’d give up everything for you! If only you’d stand by him.”

“Thaddeus, I’m tired.”

Marilla dropped her eyelids, exhausted, shaking her head weakly, “If Jareth has to face the loss of his inheritance and the alienation of his family for my sake, I would feel guilty for life. Even if we were together, I wouldn’t be happy. But if I marry into the Fairhaven Group, I doubt I’ll ever have peace. I’m scared. I’m even more scared of causing trouble for Jareth, hurting Lily. Parting is the best thing for both of us.”

Thaddeus slowly let go of her shoulders, the bitterness scorching his throat, leaving him speechless.

That day, after Lily returned the hairpin to Jareth, the latter fell gravely ill, overcome by shock and grief. In a fit of rage, he collapsed, coughing up blood.

A hospital visit revealed a severe stomach condition, a result of his irregular lifestyle and frequent social drinking.

Previously, it was just stomach pains that occurred during his busiest times, so he would just pop some antacids and push through.

forced to be hospitalized. But aside from Lily and Dean, no

over as the CEO of the corporation, but he didn’t show

the boardroom, Barry sat at the head, eyeing the empty seat beside him with clear

his very first

probably doesn’t even care about

have been defeated but he’s not out of the game. If Mr. Jareth Fairhaven keeps this up, Mr. Barry Fairhaven might just hand the CEO position back to Gary in a

murmurs of disapproval toward Jareth, a smug smile playing on his lips. Beneath the table, he was messaging

I really must thank you for your

a pity we couldn’t pull that brat down from his CEO pedestal.

Chapter 748

Gary, haste makes waste. You lost to Jareth because you’re always too impatient. I heard that Marilla and Jareth are done. Jareth’s so upset he’s in the hospital, though I’m not sure what exactly

family mansion for their son’s engagement to Marilla, and they seem to be getting along famously. Once Marilla and young Mr. Alston Bartley’s engagement is set, Jareth will be devastated, unable to handle anything. That’s when your chance

as he was about to text back, a loud Bang echoed through

of his patterned suit, strode in with the swagger of a prince, so effortlessly noble that everyone

the door open, his face an indifferent mask. His domineering presence made Gary feel like a bug, which was insignificant

overslept,” Jareth

I S 9 5 0

a nonchalant air, completely unfazed except for a slight paleness, Gary couldn’t help but

Jareth Fairhaven, throwing his weight

Though the Fairhaven Group never cared much for rules, Jareth

far.

Barry and

swept over everyone, finally landing with

uncle

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