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.

reasonable! Do you want to humiliate my sister in public

anticipation heightened; whispers

toward the center of the ballroom. Passing a table, I picked up a glass of red wine

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

a scene; we’ll talk at home. “Julian, are you taking a concubine?”

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

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 her speak.”

fearing I’d reveal our secret marriage, threatened me with money. But she immediately remembered the agreement

it was true love; it’s all about

and still causing trouble.”

happy about losing her sugar daddy after years and is

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

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

woman was unbelievable! Others thought I was crazy. Rita laughed angrily.“Kneel to me? Why? What gives you the right? Kneel? I’ll visit your grave!”

certificate from my bag, placing it before her. Now answer me: Do I have the right to make you kneel

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