NovelEnglishChapter 1812 Orlander boomed with laughter, his voice radiating warmth and generosity.
"My son has been smitten with Lauren since school! After seeing her again at the Schmidt's cocktail party, he couldn't get her out of his mind.
Freddy genuinely cares for Lauren.
Your concerns are unfounded!" Minnie chimed in, "Exactly! You could say Freddy and Lauren are childhood sweethearts!" Betty scoffed inwardly. Childhood sweethearts indeed, except Lauren wasn't Freddy's sweetheart.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtJavier's frown eased upon hearing their words.
The Hodgsons then left Seaview Manor
in their luxury car. Orlander and Minnie sat together, with Freddy facing them.
"It seems Mr. Javier has a favorable impression of you." Orlander sat with his legs crossed. He had now come round.
In a more relaxed tone, he remarked, "While Lauren may not be your social equal, you're right —marrying her would boost my chances in future elections. Moreover, your career prospects would certainly improve as Javier's son-in-law." Though Freddy's expression remained stoic, his eyes betrayed his discontent.
Orlander, noticing his downcast demeanor, scoffed. "I know Lauren has
mental health issues. But look at it another way —it's not all bad. Once she's part of the Hodgson family, she — won't wield power or cause trouble.
"And when her condition worsens, you'll become her primary caretaker.
Wouldn't that give you complete control over her Beckett family fortune?" "Freddy, the future of your father's career lies in your hands," Minnie added eagerly, her eyes gleaming with anticipation for the marriage alliance.
Freddy stared out the window, a wave of gloom washing over him as he remembered Zoe's instructions.
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏmExhausted from her previous night's activities, Betty was about to retreat upstairs after the Hodgsons' departure when Javier stopped her.
"How did you know that Mr. and Mrs.
Hodgson were here to discuss a marriage alliance?" Betty was momentarily taken aback by the question. Her mind raced as she struggled to come up with a response.
Finally, she managed an awkward laugh and stammered, "I, uh... just picked up on their eagerness. They brought Freddy and gifts for Lauren, so I assumed they were proposing. Dad, are you seriously considering marrying Lauren to Freddy?" Javier narrowed his eyes, a cold glint flashing within them. "Lauren's
marriage to Landon is definitely not happening. He is not her only option." Ss i A wide smile stretched across Betty's face, fueled by Lauren's misfortune.
"I'm just not sure who it was who colluded with the Harpers to hurt Lauren." Javier gritted his teeth. "The thing I hate most is when people attack me from behind. When I find out who it was, they'll pay dearly for what they did." Betty's smugness was short-lived as her heart leaped into her throat.
Suddenly, firm footsteps echoed from outside the living room. Moments later, Newton, in his wheelchair, flanked by Jasper and Ben, entered.
Jasper observed the tension in Betty's demeanor and remarked to Javier, "It's rare for us to be on the same page."
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