Chapter 162 The Proposal

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Clark shook his head. “The Parliamentary Library has no women. How could I have met anyone there?”

Isolde raised an eyebrow. “I’m not talking about people from the library. What about elsewhere? Like the streets, faverns, or coffee shops? Or when you accompany the elders to someone’s house?”

Clark laughed. “I spend every day either at the library or at home. I’ve never been to any tavern or coffee shops. And Luka hasn’t taken me out either. Even tonight, I only had a small meal at the library

Isolde studied him for a moment. He didn’t seem to be lying. But then, she remembered–Prudence had hosted a banquet before. Perhaps Sadie had seen him there. But did Sadie speak to him that day?

She decided to test the waters. “Do you remember meeting Sadie?”

“Sadie?” Clark paused, thinking. Is she Johnathan’s daughter? I think I’ve seen her, but I don’t really remember her.”

“Don’t remember her?” Isolde was slightly disappointed. Could Sadie have been lying?

“No, I don’t recall any conversation with her,” Clark said, curious. “Why are you asking about Sadie all of a sudden?”

Isolde shook her head. “Oh, nothing. I just admire Sadie and was wondering if you knew her.”

Clark smiled. “Even if I did meet her, Sadie is from such a prestigious family. How could she talk to someone like me?”

“Don’t sell yourself short. You’re a great guy, Isolde teased.

Clark chuckled. “It’s not about selling myself short, just knowing my place.”

Isolde grinned, then jokingly asked, “Have you ever thought about what kind of wife you want to marry?”

Clark shook his head. “That’s not something I need to worry about. My grandmother and mother will handle that. Even if I have a preference, it might not come true, so why bother thinking about it?”

Isolde fell silent, pondering his words.

The next morning, as expected, Rosemary sent over a formal invitation, saying she would visit in the evening.

she was likely waiting for both Geoffrey and Clark to be

didn’t visit others casually. The fact that she had attended Prudence’s banquet before had

was both excited and uneasy. Perhaps she could ask Rosemary

a woman with dramatic makeup, wearing

Priscilla recognized the woman–she was a well–known

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fathom what kind of proposal she had

envious, thought bitterly to

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smiled warmly and said, “Geoffrey, Prudence, Priscilla–today, Johnathan and Rosemary are here for a happy occasion. I’m wondering, has Clark already

“Yes,

here to propose for Clark, though Priscilla didn’t know the family involved. But, with Johnathan and Rosemary present, the family’s

had joined the Parliamentary Library–if he were to marry an aristocratic young lady, wouldn’t it mirror the past? They couldn’t afford another tragedy. Priscilla quickly

face stiffened slightly. Surely, she had done her homework before coming here. What was Priscilla trying

“Which family is the

“It was settled in Caclmont… the family is in business, and the daughter is gentle and refined.

left Priscilla as she asked calmly. “What’s her name? Where in Caelmont does she live? What business does her family run? Are

lie, could barely find words to answer.

“Her name is Fiona Kaufman. She lives on

Stone Street. Her

anyone told

rush. She raised her hand, signaling a maid to bring

carrying several books.

and began to skim through it.

up at Prudence with a sharp gaze. “Is

that Fiona could not possibly be registered in Caelmont’s official

said, closing the

lity

of Caelmont? Fiona was indeed. promised to Clark.

we can find out easily. We’ll send someone to Carlmont to confirm.

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