Chapter 226 “Mr.

James,” she said, forcing a laugh, “you’re not only successful but also very protective of your wife.”

A murmur rippled through the crowd.

Someone muttered, “She may not have the pedigree, but she’s certainly lucky.”

Elijah’s response was immediate.

“You’re right.

I am lucky to have such a wonderful wife.”

Elizabeth’s chest tightened.

His words sounded so perfect, but they twisted inside her.

He wasn’t shielding her; he was placing her on a pedestal, making her an even clearer target for disdain.

fears proved true as Billie’s expression

her

going to act,

those unsavory habits from the

respect to your

family has

stepped forward, his voice cold and

“Mom, that’s enough.”

narrowed, but she waved

“Fine.

your wife to dinner if you’re

for Elizabeth’s hand, but she recoiled

eyes, glinting with cold anger, locked onto

a word, she spun on her heel and walked away, her steps brisk and

her chest tight with

done being used as a tool, only to be insulted for her

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