Chapter 112

“Seriously, dating a bad boy? Was she a hopeless Romantic?”

“It’s such a pity, considering how brilliant she is.”

Some even whispered, “Sanderson doesn’t have a son to inherit. Are they desperate enough to let this boy marry into the family?”

In the circles of high society, strategic marriages were the norm, where matrimony and interests were inextricably linked. So, Cordelia’s relationship with a so–called “bad boy‘ was utterly baffling to them.

Even with the best intentions, someone said to Lorna, “Mrs. Delaney, I’m just speaking my mind, and it’s for your own good. Cordelia’s young, and she must be confused, right? You can’t just let her run wild.”

Lorna maintained a polite smile in the face of this friendly advice.

But she defended Cordelia in her response, “We have no intention of pushing Lia into a marriage for interests. She’s missed out on a lot, and I trust her judgment.”

Initially, Lorna disapproved of the relationship, but given how Cordelia was utterly absorbed in her studies, she couldn’t picture Cordelia in a romance.

What if this was a mistake? What if Cordelia ended up an old maid?

Seeing Lorna’s response, they dropped the subject.

The decorum of a well–bred lady kept the snark at bay in her presence, but Fanny and Rachel were relentless.

Fanny snorted, “Lorna, aren’t you a bit too indulgent with Cordelia?”

Rachel chimed in with a smile, “Lorna must feel she owes her something. But you know, being well–matched is crucial, or else there’s no common ground.”

Fanny sneered, “That reminds me, wasn’t Cordelia raised in an orphanage? Maybe she finds common ground with those kinds of boyfriends.”

Lorna was livid, “What’s that supposed to mean?”

to her phone, suddenly put it down and shook Lorna’s arm, “Mom,

Lorna paused.

composure doesn’t match up to Cordelia,”

Fanny’s, Taken aback by her gaze, Fanny

get mad at a dog for

Fanny was speechless.

“No offense. Surely, no one’s

a loss for words.

she was about to erupt, a servant from the Griffin family approached, “Mrs. Brown, Mr. Wallace is here, upstairs with Mr. Brown. Mr.

venom. “It’s a shame. Had your daughter not been tied down, Mr. Hackett would have likely

off with

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gathered around, envying Sallie’s excellence compared to their own

not a commodity to be picked

“Anyone Mr. Hackett deems suitable is bound to be decent and

matter most. I

their child to the side, “You’d do well to emulate Cordelia’s dedication to her studies, but don’t you dare follow her lead in picking boyfriends. If you bring home a lowlife,

“It’s better to marry well than to study hard. No matter how talented Cordelia is, can she outshine Calvert? Everyone was jealous of you having such a brilliant daughter, and now they’re all envious of

it doesn’t mean others don’t stand a chance.

their children might follow her poor example, Cordelia finally

about to pick up her phone for

see Merry beckoning her from a

fun. Don’t

set her phone down and walked over.

cocktail dress, led her to a secluded balcony with two sofas and a coffee table laden with pastries and tea. They could still see the main

Flame Union sat there, Flame

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