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.

his words were not direct. Even so, Maeve tried to keep level-headed. "As you said, I don't understand how important your reputation is. However,

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,

marrying my son to make a name for yourself. Because, as I stated earlier, you come

into might have something to do with what you did in your previous life. If you can't live this life, you might as

who was opposite her, closed the lid of his cup. His face remained firm as he said, "My family doesn't need a young woman who doesn't

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I will never allow you to continue staying by his side and become a stain

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

suddenly came from the front.

Byron

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

finished, he noticed Maeve's pale face and frowned.

forehead. But Maeve subconsciously avoided his hand.

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smell blood and it's unpleasant." Maeve lowered her eyes

Maeve was shocked. She immediately looked around nervously. "Let go of

did not say anything. The tip of his nose leaned close to her shoulder as he

to burn as she reached out to push him away. "Stop messing around! It won't be good if someone sees

him. But Byron knew she was shy, so he did not tease her anymore. He held her hand as he walked her

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

Maeve frowned a

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