The Silent Wife

Chapter 24

After returning from the Burton Residence, Amber was on cloud nine.

been, Amber?”

Since Amber had just set foot into the house and hadn’t noticed her father sitting on the couch, she was taken aback by his voice. “I… I went to the Burton Residence… You wanted me to get close to

Justin, right?”

“Foolery!” After smacking his hand against the table, her father sprung up from his seat. “I asked for you to get close to the family, not fool around as you wish! Explain the news to me.”

She asked guiltily, “What news? l-l’ve got no idea.”

“As if!” Jefferey was utterly vexed as he said, “You’re my daughter, and I’ll never allow you to be married to such a rascal like Justin Burton. You’ve seen what he’s capable of, and he’s a bone-deep schemer!”

After having countless exchanges with Justin, Jefferey had long figured out that the former was a man who never let his actions be limited by moral boundaries. Otherwise, Jefferey wouldn’t have taken the risk of offending the man by sending Rachel over as a substitute spouse.

On the other hand, Amber, who had a different opinion, saw a slight relief of tension on her father’s face and immediately took the opportunity to grab his arm. As she tried to charm her father, she expressed, “Don’t worry, Dad. In truth, Justin treats me very well. Earlier today, he even gave Rachel a good scolding right in front of me, believing whatever I told him! From what I see, there’s no point letting Rachel stay in the Burton Family.”

Gradually, she revealed everything that had taken place in the Burton Residence earlier. Of course, it was filled with twists of her own.

The more Jefferey listened, the uneasier he grew. “Listen to me, Amber-Justin is no simple man. Do you think he hasn’t seen through your subtle gestures?”

For a man who dwelled so deep in the business world, Justin had certainly witnessed every plot that could happen. Thus, how could he possibly fall for mere tricks of a simple-minded girl?

“Jeez, Dad, don’t worry! I promise I’ll get married into the Burton Family, and by then, Justin would surely help with our business.”

“Amber!” Jefferey was outraged, and he revealed a glaring gaze as he rebuked, “This will be my last warning! I won’t allow you to proceed with this fantasy of yours. If you still insist on it, I’ll send you out of the country to continue your studies at once, and you’ll no longer have to even think about Julian.”

Amber dumbfoundedly stared at her father’s stern look and quickly swallowed up the words she was about to speak as a smirk froze on her face. It was not until she finally regained her senses that she nodded her head, agreeing to her father’s words.

Upon seeing his daughter so dispirited, Jefferey felt slightly sympathetic and patiently stated, “I’m only deciding this for your sake. Don’t be mad, okay? Go get some rest now. Justin’s coming to visit in the morning.”

“Justin’s coming to our place?” Amber’s eyes instantly twinkled.

coming because he knows I’m hurt?

“If Rachel was indeed of no use, she

Rachel’s coming back

have going on with Justin, and do not cause

dare to show her objection

so Justin

had already formed a plan

fall under

next morning, Justin brought Rachel back to the Hudson

and sizes, which left the

be completely worthless in the Burton Family, even

be hideous according to the rumors, but that wasn’t the case at all. Despite the scar on his face, his appearance was impeccable. Instead, the scar had proven to

envy as she saltily uttered, “Wow, Justin, you’re

lifted his commissures and greeted, “These are some simple gifts I’ve prepared for you, including a couple of presents specifically chosen for the both of you since it’s our

instantly glistened. “There’s a

that, Justin glanced

bag that

they came down from the car, and she didn’t know

showing any courteousness, Amber tore the gift open and quickly cried, “This is the

very pricey, and it was highlighted by

Rachel

for him to give his sister-in-law such a lavish item on their first official meeting was

said, “That’s too expensive for a gift.

he grabbed Rachel’s hand and said, “After all, it’s a gift

her hand, she felt a chilly sensation on her

grin.

she nodded

Amber was certain that Rachel wasn’t the one

Amber to receive the gift. After bearing that thought in mind, she was

while, the group