NovelEnglishArabella looked up, and before her stood a woman who exuded confidence and sophistication -one from swealthy family.
She was dressed in a chic suit in limited edition and sporting a stylish beret; the pearl necklace around her neck only accentuated her grace and allure.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtNo sooner had she arrived than she sat opposite Arabella, a smile of pride and superiority playing at her lips, "Let's talk." Arabella's mind drew a blank; she had no recollection of such a character.
The woman introduced herself, "My nis Harriet Monroe. I'm Romeo's childhood sweetheart." Arabella then remembered. Romeo had mentioned long ago that during the Earwood family's power struggle, Harriet, as the darling of the family, was said to have gone missing - a ruse to protect her from danger, while in reality, she had been sent to the safety of the McMillian family.
It just so happened that George and Jennifer were busy abroad at the tand couldn't stay hto look after her. Thus, for a brief period, it was only she and Romeo in the house. Her family's issues were quickly resolved, and she was taken back hsoon after.
But during the tumult at her family's estate, Romeo was the one who gave her a sense of security. And with his good looks, it was no wonder Harriet fell for him.
Although Romeo had rejected her affections more than once, Harriet frequently messaged him. Considering she was a friend's sister and the Earwood family were allies of the McMillian family, Romeo hadn't blocked her, though he never responded.
"I didn't expect to bump into you here, so let's cut to the chase." Harriet pulled a check from her bag and slid it across the table to Arabella, "I want you to leave Romeo. Fill in any amount; the Earwood family can afford it." "Ms. Monroe, are you trying to buy off the affection between Romeo andwith money?" Arabella's lips curled into a captivating smile.
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏmHarriet hadn't expected her to be so striking when smiling; her beauty surpassed even what the media had portrayed, no wonder Romeo was spellbound.
"I grew up with Romeo; no one knows him better than I do. I'm aware of all his likes and dislikes." "If you're so clued in, then you should know he can't stand you. Who gave you the gall to sit here and speak to my cousin-in-law-like this? This is the private room l reserved; did I invite you?" The voice belonged to Cathy, who had just returned to overhear Harriet's attempt to buy Romeo and Arabella's relationship, and she was not pleased, "Out! You're not welchere." "Cathy?" Harriet frowned, visibly annoyed, "Why must you and Luna always meddle? I'm talking to Arabella; what's it to you?" "You step into my room to talk to my cousin-in-law without my permission. Besides, she's part of our McMillian family. So tell me, do I have the right to intervene or not?" Cathy glanced at the check on the Svel able, arms crossed over her chest, and laughed derisively, "Using noney to buy Romeo and Arabella's affection? Romeo's worth is easily ir he tens of billions. After their narriage, all his finances are nanaged by Arabella. You expect er to give up a fortune worth tens of billions, and the Earwood family can cover that with what, a measly check? Who are you trying to fool!" With checks having a maximum limit, Harriet couldn't possibly cover the astronomical sum in question.
Harriet seethed.
et "Bella's worth is countless times yours! It's not your place to flaunt wealth in front of her, you clown. Don't you feel shameless? I recall Arabella mentioning last tyou tried to seduce Romeo at McMillian Group and she set you straight. What, got over your bruised ego and ready to stir trouble again?" "Cathy!" Harriet was livid, "What I do is none of your business, and you're not one to lecture me! Don't forget, sof your parents' projects were facilitated by our Earwood connections!" - "And what of it? They're not for me. I'll say it one last t- get out." Cathy dismissed her with ease, "If you dare go after Romeo and Arabella again, don't blme for not being polite!"
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