The Million-Dollar Heart by Rebecca Ryan

Chapter 208

Initially, Paul was wooing Arabella with the purpose of marrying her and gaining the support of the Brooks family

She was sure that the allure of such a profitable alliance would make Paul happy to be the fall guy.

After all, she planned to use her intention to go to college as an excuse to abort the child.

Once she married Paul, they would have their own children, and with the help of the Brooks, she was confident that Paul would eventually let go of his

reservations

And as for Percival, she had to throw all hopes for him out the window. She was so fond of him, yet he treated her like garbage.

Once she married into the prestigious Ellington family and helped Paul seize the position of family head, she would make Percival kneel before her and beg for forgiveness

Seeing that Paul accepted the situation, Judith finally relaxed a bit. “What are your plans moving forward?‘ She asked, “Now that the cat’s out of the bag. you still owe Arabella an explanation”

“Arabella is a minor Paul said after a moment. “We re planning to host a small ceremony for now I’ll tell my parents about this and let them arrange everything Once Arabellas of legal age, we’ll get a marriage license.”

Judith nodded. “Very well. But make sure it’s done quickly Only when news of your marriage spreads can we salvage Arabella’s reputation”

“better get going. Paul said, not wanting to linger any longer. He turned to leave, but Scott stopped him

“Wait!” Scott was exuding the energy of an angry and protective father. “Arabella is my daughter. I don’t want her to suffer after marrying into your family. I want all your past indiscretions cleaned up. And the women you’ve been with, they better be out of the picture”

Paul’s face changed, but he clenched his teeth and agreed.

Arabella quickly stood up to send him off, hoping to smooth things over with Paul,

But Paul simply gave her a cold look, pursed his lips, and left without saying a word.

that Arabella wanted to marry him, he was over the moon. But what she said next

lake

him to be the fall

that Arabella, who usually seemed so pure and likable, would have such a messy private life. She

child, so she turned to him.

enticing to refuse, despite his

family, Paul had no

head

much hesitation, he decided to swallow his pride and play the part

silver lining was that Arabella had some

give birth, he’d have to live with some strange man’s bastard child, calling

was so furious that as soon as he got in the car, he called up

any say in

even handle his own daughter, yet he had the

Was he crazy?

already tainted, and if he didn’t play around with a few more women, hed feel like he was at

Pauls car disappear into the distance, she knew he wasn’t happy, but

did it matter if she was pregnant without a ring on her finger?

was still a renowned gentleman of Rivenwood People would only

fance so cold towards you today?

Ashley more and more if it weren’t for Ashley’s constant surveillance, she would have gotten rid of her bastard child a

that thought you two were an item. i really

Arabellas face darkened

have been the perfect

up with

was destined to be impaired for the rest of his life. If she marrjad han, she’d

son of the Brooks family was

share a sibling–like bond Arabella replied

announcement to everyone. “I’m going to visit Calista at the Pendleton Hospital to see how she’s treating