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.”

blurted out,

with Jareth only brings him and Lily trouble, and she didn’t want to be a burden to the ones she loves.”

just leave Jareth; why on earth

“Did Mr. Frederic

in front of Marilla, Frederic and I

“Probably scared Marilla.”

the window. Thankfully, the luxury car held up against

venting.

this to protect

will hold a grudge against you, that he’ll

innocent. There’s no other way to protect you, the only way she knows

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

clenched, “Darn it! To hell with letting Marilla marry that blockhead – she might as well be my sister–in–law! Keep it in the family!”

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

the heart are

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sigh, “The road for Marilla and Jareth may not be as clear as ours was. Let’s deal with the trouble at

was sent at lightning speed to every inbox within

titles; no longer would he be more than a layabout in society. Aside from the annual dividends from his shares

his cronies and headed to

cursing Barry in a private room – calling him a two–faced, cunning fox who

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