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.

to humiliate my sister in public for her?”

guests‘ anticipation heightened;

ballroom. Passing a table, I picked up a glass of red wine and elegantly

descended from the stage,

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

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

losing control, sputtered, “Olivia Frost, you’re shameless! I’m Julian’s wife; we’re getting engaged! I’m the legitimate one!”

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

“Don’t stop her;

another word, you won’t get a cent!” Seraphine, fearing I’d reveal our secret marriage, threatened me with money. But she

was true love;

money and still causing trouble.”

daddy after years and is trying

the

16.00

Chapter 22

Menu

my lips. “What right do you have to be impolite to me? In ancient times, even after Rita married him, she’d have to kneel and serve

momentarily stunned, then found it absurd; this woman was unbelievable! Others thought I was crazy. Rita laughed angrily.“Kneel

placing it before her.

The Novel will be updated daily. Come back and continue reading tomorrow, everyone!

Comments ()

0/255