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

Alter

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.

even though his words were not direct. Even so, Maeve tried to keep level-headed. "As you said, I don't

affected Byron and your company's reputation. But I think you're just biased against me." Jason picked up coffee glasses. "Then I'd like to ask, what do you think is good for Byron?" Hearing this, Maeve

"As far as I'm concerned, you're only marrying my son to make a name for yourself. Because, as I stated earlier, you

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

family doesn't need a young woman who doesn't come from the same class. Your existence is affecting

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As Byron's father, for the sake of his future, I will never allow you to continue staying by his side and become a stain on his

Jason's cruel yet realistic words. She could not change her background or other's opinions. She had already tried her best

from the front. Marve looked up in a

Byron

he asked concernedly, "Why

and frowned.

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

*L...

get too close to me. I smell blood and it's unpleasant." Maeve lowered her eyes

are you doing?" Maeve was shocked. She immediately looked around

close to

and 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 if someone sees us," "Don't worry, no one will dare to speak

not tease her anymore. He held her hand as he walked her towards the

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 reason, Alexis was enthusiastic about Maeve

ate sluggishly. Soon, she

Maeve frowned a

do, Byron asked her in a low