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.

mind. As long as you marry Joyce, everything from the Harper family

instant, Caiden acutely sensed the possibility that Joyce’s lack of foresight might

reaped the benefits, the idea of redistributing it, as suggested in hushed tones by the servants, was contrary to Daniela’s mother’s wishes—and certainly

his later years, Caiden

whirled in confusion as the eyes of everyone at the dinner table turned

not just social; he was there to secure a promise from

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a smile, which soon dissolved into a look

for everything to be left

took a sip of his

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his response, Richard raised an

face stiffened, her smile vanishing as she reined in her brewing irritation, her features

suddenly change the topic? Richard was only asking for your opinion. Just make it

her dismissive attitude. However, this time, it stirred a sense of discomfort within him. Both women, living under his roof and spending his

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