Chapter 3544 Stalling

Brennan, who had just begun to rise, quickly sat back down.

On the other hand, Toliver maintained his ever-pleasant smile as he addressed the two men. "Since the Governor has awoken, please follow me."

Since Orla had sent a guard to notify him, Toliver knew she must be ready. Without further delay, he led the two men forward.

Inside the main hall, Orla sat gracefully in a chair, her pale green dress draping elegantly around her.

As Toliver escorted the two men inside, Orla greeted them with a calm, measured tone. "Please, have a seat."

Both Brennan and the stranger paused momentarily, a flicker of confusion crossing their faces as they noticed Orla dressing like a typical married woman.

Still, the stranger's gaze roamed greedily over Orla's delicate figure, his eyes burning with desire. Can it be that she's already prepared to marry me?

the stranger with a hint of polite curiosity.

man's

she mean? Is she pretending not to

tone. "Orla, it's me—Paxton, Paxton Whitmoor. Don't you

seemed to stir faint memories within Orla. "Oh,

remained deliberately neutral, avoiding any mention of an

flash of irritation in his eyes.

to arrange your marriage," Brennan stated bluntly, revealing

and produced a folded document from

propose marriage. I apologize if this is awkward, but I'm already married.

apology as she met Raxton's gaze. "Of course, I'd be happy to offer some compensation. If there's a woman in the Governor's Keep who catches

before arriving—there had been no word of

soured as well. Marrying Orla to Paxton had been a key part of his plan. Without that union, he had no legitimate way

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