Chapter 623
Esther and Mandy were surprised by Chadwick’s unexpected arrival.
“Are you here to see me?” Mandy asked Chadwick with a loving look.
Chadwick raised an eyebrow and replied, “Mandy, take care of your sister-in-law. I wouldn’t want that scoundrel to make a fool out of me in a tricky situation.”
“Brother, she’s not that kind of person,” Mandy calmly defended Esther. “Please don’t misunderstand her.”
Chadwick coldly remarked, “Wasn’t her scandalous video all over the internet?”
Embarrassed, Mandy glanced at Esther, who had no interest in explaining herself to the unpleasant Chadwick.
“Mr. Pendleton, are you sure you want to risk accusing me and being ridiculed?” Esther challenged.
With a smug grin, Chadwick retorted, “Esther, look around. Who would dare mock me in my presence?”
Pretending to be concerned, Mandy added, “Brother, the woman in that video isn’t her.”
“Who cares about the truth?” Chadwick met Esther’s gaze boldly. “People only care about what they see. The truth doesn’t matter. Now, Mandy, Bradley wants you as his wife. Just go along with it, or you’ll make yourself even more disliked.”
Mandy froze for a moment. She would have loved to confront Chadwick if it weren’t for her fear of ruining her polished image and revealing herself as an imposter. His arrogance would have been his downfall if not for his privileged upbringing.
“I’ll follow your advice, brother,” Mandy agreed reluctantly.
Chadwick indifferently handed her a wedding dress catalog. “Discuss it with Bradley and choose something you like.”
“Now?” Mandy looked surprised, having just rejected Bradley’s proposal.
“Is there ever a perfect time to pick a wedding gown?” Chadwick snapped, visibly annoyed.
“Fine,” Mandy conceded softly, taking the catalog as she left the room.
Esther felt anxious in the spacious room as Chadwick approached. Her hand tightened around the fruit knife hidden beneath her pillow.
Chadwick looked at Esther cautiously and smiled slyly. “I may like women, but not injured ones,”
His words did little to ease Esther’s fears.
“In a week, both our families will meet. You need to be there,” Chadwick ordered.
Esther had never discussed the agreement she had been forced into with her uncles, so she hesitantly asked, “Do we really have to meet?”
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