Chapter 16
At the Larson residence, Jeffrey carried Roseanne back to her room. The sounds that echoed from the room lasted all night.
Roseanne wasn’t a shy woman to begin with, and her time studying abroad had left her with open–minded views. The drugs had been mixed into the juice led her to completely let loose. All through the night, she clung relentlessly to Jeffrey, making sounds that could be heard even through the door by people outside.
Felicia and Mason sat on the couch, feeling concerned for Roseanne. However, hearing the kind of noises she was making brought a wave of embarrassment to them. Nevertheless, Felicia instructed the servants to prepare some nutritious tonic.
The next afternoon, the couple finally emerged from their room. They both had a pallor about them as if vitality had been completely drained from their bodies. Felicia quickly brought over the tonic, urging them to drink it.
Roseanne’s legs were so sore that she was barely able to walk, Felicia felt worried and couldn’t stop crying.
After downing the medicine, Roseanne asked, “Mom, where’s Cynthia? Considering the embarrassment she had faced the day before, she was determined not to let Cynthia get away with it
“The house was such a mess yesterday, she escaped, Felicia replied, thinking angrily. If that bitch were here right now, I’d tear her to pieces! Jeffrey assured his in–laws and Roseanne, “Don’t worry. That country bumpkin dared do such things; I won’t get away with it. By the way, I’ll also talk to my parents about speeding up the wedding–I won’t let Roseanne suffer.” His promise brought a shy smile to Roseanne’s face.
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After Jeffrey left, the Larson family sat together on the couch. Roseanne, feeling wronged, looked at Mason “Dad, you have to stand Luckily, Jeffrey arrived in time yesterday, or I didn’t know what to do. If something had happened, the marriage agreement with the Sullivan family could have been called off.”
Roseanne strategically mentioned the marriage agreement, knowing how important it was to Mason. The Sullivan family was internationally recognized as one of the most prominent families, and any tie to them could bring endless benefits, especially a marriage. Hence, Mason had cultivated Roseanne for this moment and wouldn’t permit any mishaps,
Now, Mason was furious and regretted not arranging some kind of “accident” to kill Cynthia. He reassured Roseanne, “Rosie, I will take care of it. As long as she wants her mother’s shares in the company, she will come begging me. You just need to secure Jeffrey’s heart.”
Roseanne nodded in agreement
Mason then asked, cautiously, “Did you guys take any… precautions last night?
A little embarrassed, Roseanne shook her head. Jeffrey had planned to, but couldn’t resist her fervor, and hence gave
up.
That’s good. If you happen to get pregnant from this, then the marriage is practically sealed, Mason concluded, relieved.
At the Sullivan residence, Jasmine and David were on the phone with Darian from Regalian Garden. “Darian, tell us, what was so urgent that Linm had to take you guys over to Regalian Garden!” Their curiosity had been piqued all day, and they could no longer hold back.
Darian hesitated for a moment, weighing if he should inform the two. After all, the girl in question was Liam’s wife, their long–wanted granddaughter–in–law. But knowing that Liam hated betrayal, without his permission, Darian couldn’t reveal his personal matters,
Finally, Darian said something evasive but tantalizing. “If you’re that curious, why not come to see for yourselves? I promise you it’ll be a delightful surprise.”
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