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.

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

her best to calm her breathing. "In your opinion, I called the police to arrest Karen out of personal grudges that it almost affected Byron and your company's reputation. But I think you're just

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

in your previous life. If you can't live this

cup. His face remained firm as he said, "My family doesn't need a young woman who doesn't

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never allow

cruel yet realistic words. She could not change her background or other's opinions. She

voice suddenly came from the

Byron

towards her. As he approached, he asked concernedly, "Why didn't you call me when you

noticed Maeve's pale face and frowned. "Why do you look

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

*L...

and it's unpleasant." Maeve lowered her eyes and casually lied. But hearing this, Byron's gaze softened. He placed his palm on her

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

of his nose leaned close to her

her shoulder and neck burned from his light breath, and the tips of Maeve's ears suddenly began to burn as she reached

she was shy, so he did not tease her anymore. He held

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

ate sluggishly. Soon, she couldn't eat and didn't touch

Maeve frowned a

about what to do, Byron asked her in a low voice, "What's