How the Ice King Became my Doting Billionaire Husband

But it's only Fletcher and Barclay who're somewhat closer with Stuart.

Morwenna watched them intently, her gaze unwavering. Sᴇaʀᴄh thᴇ Findɴovel.ɴet website on Gøøglᴇ to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

Seizing the opportunity to bash Morwenna, Barclay chimed in, "See, there's no shortage of women pining for Stuart's attention. Sophisticated ladies are a dime a dozen, each more impressive than the next. And you think you stand a chance with Stuart? Do you honestly believe you're in his league?"

Morwenna, who had been observing the scene, turned to Barclay, her voice barely above a whisper, "Norbert thinks I'm worthy. Besides, it's not about being worthy. If Stuart likes someone, even a beggar would make the cut. If he doesn't, all the perfection in the world amounts to nothing."

Barclay retorted, "But in our circles, do you really think we have the luxury of marrying for love? Marriages are more about alliances, about what benefits the family."

Morwenna scoffed, "Speak for yourself."

Barclay was left speechless.

"Do you honestly believe Stuart is the type to just settle? Do you think anyone can dictate

Barclay had no

He envied Stuart's reckless character, which seemed unshackled by the constraints of high

demeanor, Barclay had only managed a poor imitation. After a particularly humbling encounter with Morwenna, he

could never

and continued to watch Stuart

gathering was

details. Even

bubble; many admired him from

stuck close to Stuart, chatting him up now and then, sometimes getting super close,

per tradition, the event would start with an opening

finest young people of Rosefrost Hollow, and it's an honor to have Mr. Hetfield here. Who will have the pleasure of sharing this

to Greta, the only one who seemed capable of standing beside Stuart without seeming