NovelUSAChapter 114: As Marissa was pondering how to coax more information about Tiffany out of Chloe, Chloe spoke up again "Connor, Tiffany did askto help her escape the wedding, but I declined," Chloe admitted to Connor. "I've been urging Tiffany to consider everyone's feelings and not just act impulsively. The wedding invitations were already mailed, but she still chose to leave, ignoring the potential problems it might cause you," Chloe continued, her voice heavy with disappointment. "Tiffany grew up without parental guidance. Her reckless behavior spoiled her academic prospects and led to the cancellation of five engagements. Her reputation suffered terribly, which is truly unfortunate. Luckily, she's begun to make amends. I trust you to look after her going forward, Connor. I'm grateful for that.” Marissa, upon hearing this, narrowed her eyes with skepticism. Chloe's words seemed caring on the surface, but to Marissa, they felt more like a subtle betrayal, wrapped in a guise of kindness while scheming against Tiffany Chloe's approach starkly contrasted with Ayla's. Ayla, despite her outward gentility, was overtly superficial and domineering, her true nature transparent. Chloe, on the other hand, was more deceptive. Celebrated along with her sister Della as two of Blebert's most stunning women, she possessed notable merits Chloe deftly highlighted Tiffany's past mistakes, subtly insinuating that she was an unsuitable match for Blebert's wealthiest man. Public perception would not view Chloe as spiteful but as compassionate. One might anticipate Connor to react with embarrassment or anger. Yet, he remained composed. With indifference, Connor said, "I'll certainly take care of my wife. No need for thanks." Chloe was visibly embarrassed by his calm response. Her smile froze, yet she did not exit gracefully. Instead, she mustered another smile and turned to Marissa, saying, "Tiffany, Melinda and Derek are getting engaged. You'll both be daughters-in-law in the Daniels family now, so do take care of each other." "Melinda marrying Derek?" Marissa looked over at Melinda and responded warmly, "Certainly. I'll be like an aunt to Melinda from now on." Melinda's face turned red with frustration. She had no fondness for Derek, who cfrom a modest village, and her parents had decided on the match without her input. Already distressed about marrying someone she did not love, Melinda now bristled at the thought of Tiffany possibly outranking her within the Daniels family In the past, Chloe, Tiffany, and Melinda were a trio, though hardly on equal footing. Chloe led decisively, Tiffany lingered at the bottom, and Melinda occupied the uncertain middle. Chloe's allure and skills were without question. Melinda had looked up to her since they were young, always eager to show her admiration. However, extending such courtesy to Tiffany, whom she deemed unworthy, was unthinkable Marissa had a keen insight into Melinda's mindset. Melinda had tried to humiliate her in front of everyone just now, and Marissa could easily imagine how Melinda might have once praised Chloe while mistreating Tiffany. Now, Marissa was determined to settle scores on Tiffany's behalf. Without saying a word, Marissa looked at Connor, her eyes communicating her plan Connor caught on quickly and turned to Melinda. "Melinda, why don't you show your respect to your aunt-in-law and bring her a cup of tea?" he suggested. This gesture symbolically welcomed Melinda into his family, which should have been welcnews for her However, it devastated Melinda. Tears filled her eyes, on the verge of spilling. Marissa, meanwhile, had already taken her seat, expecting Melinda's act of deference. But Melinda, fists clenched, stood defiantly still. Connor, noticing her reluctance, pressed her. "Why the hesitation, Melinda? Don't you want to marry Derek and join our family?" Then, turning to Trenton Warren, Melinda's grandfather, with a light-hearted smirk, Connor joked, “Mr. Warren, are you thinking of calling off the engagement?"
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