A Spoonful of Sugar: Don't Beg for Love novel Chapter 124

Chapter 124 

“No, there’s no need to come over! They’re not fighting. Why would they fight each other?” 

Madam Duval did not want to lose face in front of all the attendees, so she tried to maintain order. 

But everyone present was no fool. Judging from Juniper and Sophia’s expressions, one could tell from a glance that something unusual had happened. 

Even if they did not fight each other, there must have been a fierce argument. Otherwise, the two of them would not put on such expressions that looked as if they were about to tear each other into pieces. 

Soon, the matter spread as a rumor throughout the city. 

Juniper, Julie, and Sophia all became jokes that the citizens talked about. The Wights’ desire to spread the word did not show any positive effect but actually made Juniper’s reputation even 

worse. 

The Wights were not reconciled with the outcome of the matter, so after the incident, they summoned Rickard to the Wight Manor. 

“Rickard, look what happened. Do you realize how much Juniper has suffered because of you? And do 

you still plan to ignore it?” 

Facing the Wights couple, Rickard’s attitude was quite warm. 

“I asked my mother and Sophia about it and they claimed that it was just a misunderstanding. Anyway, they shouldn’t have caused trouble during the banquet. I’ll apologize to you, the Wights, on their behalf.” 

“Just an apology? That’s it?” 

Mister and Madam Wight had always highly regarded Rickard, as he was extremely competent in running a business empire at such a young age, making him a rare talent. That was why both of them approved of Juniper wanting to be with him. 

However, seeing that the relationship between the two was worsening by the day, Madam Wight pointed things out directly. “Rickard, you’re a smart man. The best way to completely put an end to such a rumor is for both our families to join hands through marriage. You should know best how Juniper feels about you. You won’t lose anything by marrying her.” 

Juniper, who was standing at the side, blushed. She could not help but quietly observe his reaction, wanting to see what his response to the matter would be. 

Rickard’s gaze dimmed, and after a few seconds, he politely rejected the suggestion. “Madam Wight, marriage isn’t a business deal. Juniper and indeed used to be together, but that period of time has passed and the conditions aren’t optimum now. Juniper is the one who will have tons to lose if we were to get married now.” 

“No!” Juniper interrupted immediately. “I’m willing to give up everything as long as I can marry you!” 

“Juniper, you’re a lady. What nonsense are you spouting?” Madam Wight’s expression was 

extremely gloomy. Her daughter might not catch the underlying message in Rickard’s response, but she understood it in an instant. 

‘Although Rickard’s reply sounds extremely polite, he’s made it clear that he won’t marry Juniper. If she goes all out in her sincerity like this, won’t others take her for a joke?’ 

Madam Wight took a deep breath and tried to put on a calm face. “Rickard, I understand that marriage isn’t a trivial matter and you’ll need time to think about it. Why don’t you go back and mull it over? There’s no need to give us a reply now 

“There is no need for that.” Rickard did not hesitate at all, repeating himself a second time. “I’m sorry, Madam Wight. I won’t marry Juniper.”