Upon hearing this, I was shaken to my core. Although I had a feeling, I never expected that she would actually do this.
I immediately recalled Samantha's changing attitude towards me, her frequent arrangements for me to interact with Louise, and the questions Abbott asked me at the dining table. The more I thought about it, the more terrifying and infuriating it became.
No wonder! How would someone like Samantha be so kind to me, inviting me to dinner with her, only to have such ulterior motives!? Did she think that because I came from poverty, with both parents deceased and no ties, I would agree for the sake of money?
Anger surged within me. But in front of Felix, I didn't want to show any kindness. So I said, "So what? Even if I marry a fool, it's better than marrying you. Please get
