Chapter 169


Chapter 169:

Would she bid him farewell with a gesture of gratitude as her parting act?

Absolutely not—she wasn’t the type to do that.

For Joyce, her own well-being always took precedence over anything or anyone else.

At the dinner table, Katrina, wreathed in guilt, flashed sheepish, apologetic smiles at Richard and Alexander, while Caiden watched Joyce closely.

Joyce seemed preoccupied with herself, fussing and failing to see the bigger picture. She had potential for so much more, yet she seemed to settle for less.

During this tense moment, Katrina shot Caiden a significant look, silently prompting him to speak up.

you marry Joyce, everything from the Harper family will be

the possibility that Joyce’s lack of foresight might actually drain his personal resources to rectify her

he had reaped the benefits, the idea of redistributing it, as suggested in hushed tones by the servants, was contrary to

his later years, Caiden wondered desperately whom he could

in confusion as the eyes of everyone at the dinner

“Caiden, is everything alright? You seem a bit off.” His presence was not just social; he was there to secure a

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initially beamed a smile, which soon dissolved into a

to be left to

a sip of his

you must try this wine;

raised an eyebrow in

in her brewing irritation, her features settling

only asking for your opinion. Just make it clear that the Harper family’s assets are mine. Who else would you consider?” She stated this as though it were the most natural conclusion,

Caiden hadn’t given much thought to her dismissive attitude. However, this time, it stirred a sense of discomfort within him. Both women, living under his roof and spending his money, seemed to constantly belittle and undermine

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