Chapter 22

She’s not here to cause trouble, is she?

Mad what right does she have? Does she still think she’s Mrs. Shaw?

The two families are announcing their engagement; she’s just humiliating herself.”

But she didn’t do anything wrong. She had a relationship; her boyfriend is marrying someone else, why is it her Caul?

-The

guests whispered amongst themselves, most enjoying the spectacle, few speaking up for me–those who did were quickly silenced.

Rita’s face turned ashen upon seeing me, as if she’d seen a ghost. Seraphine looked flustered. Julian was even more panicked; he was about to approach me.

“Don’t go,” Rita clung to his arm, preventing him. “Julian and I are getting engaged; we’ll be married soon. Stop bothering him…”

Julian was beside himself, but couldn’t create a scene in front of so many people. He whispered to Rita to shut coldly pulling her hand away. Rita looked like she was about to cry. Julian approached me again; Caffrey and his

up

brother intervened, pulling him back.

Julian, be reasonable! Do you want to humiliate my sister in public

anticipation heightened;

continued walking toward the center of the ballroom. Passing a table, I

you doing?! Leave immediately!” Seraphine descended from the

his expression cold.“Don’t cause a scene; we’ll talk at home. “Julian, are you taking a concubine?” I

darkened. Rita and the Crowes were furious at the word “concubine.” What did it mean? It was an insult–calling Rita a mistress, even if she married Julian, she’d be the second wife! A blatant provocation! The guests

you’re shameless! I’m Julian’s wife; we’re getting engaged! I’m the legitimate

Julian roared. Seraphine rushed over, comforting Rita.“Rita, darling, don’t stoop to her

stop her; let

I’d reveal our secret marriage, threatened me

true love;

and still

about losing her sugar daddy after years and is trying to extort

act so brazenly after taking the money, they felt humiliated. Caffrey stepped forward.“Ms. Frost,

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lips. “What right do you have to be impolite to me? In ancient times, even after Rita married

found it absurd; this woman was unbelievable! Others thought I was crazy. Rita laughed angrily.“Kneel to me? Why? What gives

don’t agree?” I put down my wine, taking a marriage certificate from my bag, placing it before her. Now answer me: Do I

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