Chapter 751

The car had barely rolled a few blocks when Evadne’s face turned stormy, her fists clenched, still marked with the shadows of the man’s kisses, and she started hammering at Thaddeus‘ chest.

“Evadne, take it easy, or you’ll hurt your hand,” Thaddeus‘ voice quivered under her blows.

Jason, driving, couldn’t help but let out a chuckle as he stole a glance in the rearview mirror.

“Thaddeus.” Evadne’s finger–jabbed into his firm pecs, her voice thick with anger, “Did you know about Marilla’s arranged marriage with the Bartley family?”

Thaddeus‘ eyes narrowed as he caught her hand, “Evadne, how did you find out?”

“How I found out? Half of Elmsworth must be buzzing with the news by now!” Evadne recounted everything

Arnold had told her.

“Damn it!”

In his fury, Thaddeus‘ fist slammed against the car window, “By leaking this news, the Bartley family are forcing Frederic to rush into sealing the deal with them!”

“They can dream on! In this day and age, who forces anyone into marriage?” Evadne bit her lip, “As long as Marilla is unwilling, it doesn’t matter if it’s Mr. Bartley or the President himself – no one’s laying a finger on her!” “But, Marilla has agreed.”

“What?! Why!” Evadne and Jason exclaimed in unison.

“She said she’s too exhausted to be with Jareth.”

out,

only brings him and Lily trouble, and she didn’t want to be a burden to the ones

just leave Jareth; why on earth marry Alston?”

eyes were suspicious, “Did Mr. Frederic Abernathy pressure her, tell

moment of contemplation, his voice hoarse, “That day, in front of Marilla, Frederic and I had a falling out

“Probably scared Marilla.”

furn to bang on the window. Thankfully,

venting.

to protect you!”

“She’s afraid Frederic will hold a grudge against you,

There’s no other way to protect you, the only way she knows how is to sacrifice her

why must she be so foolish?” Thaddeus shook his head, his heart tearing, “We can’t let her marry

Marilla marry that blockhead – she might as

pressed his lips together, “Evadne, is there still a chance for Jareth and

of the heart

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Chapter 751

arms, heaving a sigh, “The road for Marilla and Jareth may not be as clear as

Jareth, Gary’s dismissal notice was sent at lightning speed to every inbox within the Fairhaven

all duties and titles; no longer would he be more than a layabout in society. Aside from the annual

Gary called up his cronies and headed to Elmsworth’s notorious den of sin, the

room – calling him a two–faced, cunning fox who would betray anyone for his own gain!

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