The unwanted wife’s unexpected comeback

Chapter 1191:

“Miss Foster, there’s no need to probe so deeply. Even if we end up getting married, mutual feelings are lacking.”

Juliet’s laugh held a hint of mockery. “What are you afraid of? I won’t harm her, and she’s no obstacle to me.”

Cliff’s lips curved into a cold smile. Juliet’s confidence stemmed from having already gauged Madison’s position. After all, the Hopkins family held strict principles against improper relationships. Even with Laney’s lack of blood relation, Cliff recognized this reality clearly. It was precisely why he’d arranged this outing with Juliet.

Juliet didn’t mind his expression and spoke with calculated generosity. “You needn’t worry. After we’re married, you can do whatever you want. I won’t interfere, and if there’s something in it for me, I might even help keep your relationship with Laney discreet.”

“That won’t be necessary.” Cliff’s voice was devoid of emotion. He harbored no intentions of pursuing anything with Laney. Any recent moments that had crossed boundaries would be addressed before the wedding.

Cliff established firm ground rules with Juliet: until marriage, they would maintain purely professional contact. Their meetings were strictly business-related.

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respected his terms. She maintained her silence and artfully avoided crossing paths with Laney

unimpressed, redirected all of them

to wear. “The Hopkins family is incredibly generous,” she mused. “I only see gifts

response was a dismissive scoff. “They’re all picked by his assistant.

Cliff had personally traveled abroad to select a particular piece of jewelry. The delicate pink hue was perfect for a

for Laney. The item wasn’t just priceless in monetary terms; the sentiment it

her future as Cliff’s sister-in-law. “Just imagine how spectacular your wedding will be! Every socialite in town

practically danced back to the theater, her gifted jewelry

Laney remained pointedly indifferent.

persisted in hovering