Chapter 869

Rhea crossed her arms, her eyes seething with vindictiveness.

“I shall dispatch an agent to ensure her end, Spare yourself any fury,” Darin soothed, his hands finding

solace on her shoulders.

“Indeed, as you’re aware, I’ve surrendered myself to you. This plea you must fulfill for me.”

Rhea’s voice took on a beguiling lilt as she nestled her head upon Darin’s chest.

In the recesses of her thoughts, a malevolent grin blossomed, Following Millie’s demise at Darin’s

hands, she would endeavor to manipulate Marcus into believing Darin was responsible. Given Darin’s

killing of Millie, his retribution would surely be swift. This stratagem would allow her to rid herself of

Darin.

For her ambition, she was willing to barter her very soul.

Roland returned home disheartened. It marked his first time having been rejected by a girl. Normally, it

was the other way around. Millie’s disdain for him left him both melancholic and perplexed.

Hans trailed after him into the room, delivering a kick and a reprimand.

“Look at you, a pitiful sight. You can’t even win over a woman.”

Roland lifted his head, dissent coloring his expression.

“She’s married.

What could I have done?”

“Married? Why didn’t she mention that earlier? Do you realize what the neighbors are saying about you

now? They’re claiming you’ve been trailing Millie like a lost dog, and she can’t stand you. You’ve

brought shame upon our family.”

“She disclosed her marital status from the start. I simply didn’t believe it, I don’t hold it against her,”

Roland mumbled,

Hans, taken aback, was momentarily stunned.

Restlessly, Roland stood, made his way to his bedroom, forcefully shut the door, and collapsed onto

the bed.

The sound startled Hans, who planted his hands on his hips and sent a stool skittering away with a

kick.

At that very moment, Laurel entered.

“Dad, what’s the matter?” Hans looked at her, and a thought took shape.

“You’re also living in Preagend. Tell me, is Millie really married

Why was he suddenly inquiring about Millie? This question immediately cast a shadow on Laurel’s

countenance, given that Millie had married into the Thomas family.

“Yes, she’s married

Subsequently, she retreated to her room, keen to avoid further discussion with Hans.

“Wait a moment, What’s the status of Millie’s spouse? Which family does he hail from? What’s his

background? Is their fortune surpassing ours?”