Dangerous Love: You Are My One and Only Bride novel Chapter 1604

Arianne caught Henry passing by and stopped him. “Henry, do you have some free time? There’s something I want to ask you about.”

Henry stepped forward. “Yes. What would you like to talk about?”

Arianne gestured toward a chair. Henry hesitated, then took the one next to her.

She shot wary glances at the stairs instinctively, worried that Mark would appear in any minute. “Henry, his aunt invited me to her place for a chat earlier today. She told me that she not only knew about the plane crash, but she was also the one who helped push the plan into motion,” Arianne said. “You’ve already seen what it's like between her and me; she’s got a lot of bones to pick with me. Now that I know about her participation, I don’t want Mark to care for her ever again. I also don’t want her to see Smore at all. Tell me, is my retaliation overt?”

The butler was an even-keeled man who never spoke before thinking. He mulled her words over for a while before giving his verdict. “No, not at all. She's merely an extension to this family; a relative. But you’re his wife. You’re his family. No matter what you do, it is within your jurisdiction. Furthermore, the rest of the retinue and I know how much you’ve tried to be cordial with Mrs. Leigh. We are very aware of your character and the way you treat others. However, there is a caveat: I must caution you against applying too much aggression when you’re dealing with Mr. Tremont. Be mindful of his temper and feelings. After all, she is his aunt.”

Henry’s words were just the boost of confidence Arianne needed. “Understood, Henry. Thanks. I’ll tread this issue as well as I can,” she replied. “I’ve told that woman that if Mark stepped through her damn door one more time, I’ll admit defeat. I never wanted things to come to this, believe me, but God, his aunt really forced my hand.”

Henry nodded slightly. “I see. In any case, if there’s nothing else, please excuse me.”

While the family was having dinner, Mark’s phone rang repetitively.

They were all notification tones. At first, he had not wanted to read them. But to his annoyance, they kept coming, and at one point, he finally read it.