The Heir's Secret Bride

Chapter 176

"There's no harm in letting him know," Jason said firmly. "The Booth family was once indebted to him. I'm protecting Karen to protect him and the Medaniel Group's reputation." The middle- e-aged man nodded. "I believe your son will understand your painstaking efforts."

Their conversation entered Marve's ears, causing her to stop. Her eyes widened in shock. 'So, Mr. Mcdaniel destroyed the investigation report and asked a bodyguard to take the blame for Karen?' In shock, Maeve accidentally bumped into the potted plant beside her and made a soft sound. Jason noticed it and turned around. "Who's there? Maeve hesitated between leaving or showing up but chose the latter. "Maeve Upon seeing her, Jason frowned in disgust. "Are you cavesdropping on our conversation?"

sorry,

looked displeased. He said to the middle-aged man, "You can leave."

Mr. Mcdaniel, I happened to pass by here Just now. I didn't mean to eavesdrop."

the man lett, Jas

lett, Jason said coldly, "You heard our conversation just now."

Jason "Yes, Mr. Mcdaniel' After

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Maeve bit her lip. "Yes." She had always thought Byron had done those things to protect Karen. Unexpectedly, it was not him, but his father.

You came from a humble family, and you probably don't understand how important reputation is to a family like ours. You only care about temporary gains and losses and don't care about the big picture. Jason's tone was cold. "Although you are Byron's wife, you are far from qualified to join our ranks."

People who had been in power knew where the weakest part of human nature was. With just a few words, Maeve's face turned pale, and a layer of embarrassment appeared in her eyes. Alexis had said a similar thing.

so, Maeve tried to keep level-headed. "As you said, I don't understand how important your reputation is. However, I can differentiate

your company's reputation. But I

make a name for yourself. Because,

not have an outstanding family background, and my parents may be nobodies. They can never compare to your wealthy family, but just based on this, you've rejected my entire... "The family you were born into might have something to do with what you did in your previous life. If you can't live this life, you might as well call it quits and move on. But you will never be good enough for my son in this lifetime," Jason interrupted her coldly. Maeve's eyes

of his cup. His face remained firm as he said, "My family doesn't need a young woman who doesn't come from the same class. Your existence is affecting our family's pure

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the sake of his future, I will never allow you to continue staying by his side and become a stain

the corridor in a daze. Her eyes were so dim that no light could enter them. Her mind was filled with Jason's cruel yet realistic words. She could not change her background or other's opinions. She had already

clear voice suddenly came from the front.

Byron

approached, he asked concernedly, "Why didn't you call me when you

he finished, he noticed Maeve's pale face and frowned. "Why do you look so pale? Are you

raised his hand to touch her forehead. But Maeve subconsciously avoided his

*L...

Please don't get too close to me. I smell blood and it's unpleasant." Maeve lowered her eyes and casually lied. But hearing this, Byron's gaze softened. He placed his palm on her shoulder and pulled her into

shocked. She immediately

to

neck burned from his light breath, and the tips of Maeve's ears suddenly began to burn as she reached out to push him away. "Stop messing around! It won't be good

did not tease her anymore. He held her hand as he walked her

at Byron's hand that pulled her. His fingers were long and slender, and his palm was broad. It almost enveloped her hand, and she felt his warmth transmitted to hers. Feeling this. Maeve's frozen heart slowly thawed. The Mcdaniels didn't have many rules during dinner. However, basic table etiquette was still applied. For some

to embarrass her, but she did not have much appetite and ate sluggishly. Soon, she couldn't eat and

Maeve frowned a

awkwardly. As she was hesitating about what to do, Byron asked her in a low voice, "What's