Five Years of Marriage to Mr. Bradford (by Koi Fish) novel Chapter 64

Chapter 64

Sure enough, Vance positioned himself steadfastly at Catherine’s side.

Catherine seemed to find her anchor and began to cry, “Vance, I didn’t mean this. I really didn’t. I just got so excited when I saw Mrs. Mueller that I wanted to go talk to her and be a good assistant for you. Rebecca happened to get up at the same time. It might have been our dresses getting tangled. I just wanted to explain to everyone and hoped they wouldn’t blame Rebecca for being rude. I wanted them to sympathize with her.”

In her trademark fashion, Catherine deftly extricated herself from all responsibility, but Vance bought it without a second thought. “Don’t fret, I’ve got you covered.”

His tone brimmed with such unmistakable tenderness that Rebecca found herself almost admiring the pair’s dynamic. It was a display of devotion so poignant that it could inspire envy.

Joyce appeared to finally place Vance in her memory. “Mr. Bradford, right?”

“Vance Bradford. We met a couple of days ago,” he affirmed, standing next to Catherine like a pillar of support.

His gaze swept past Rebecca, laden with meanings that she couldn’t grasp.

Joyce nodded, turning to Sean. “Mr. Bradford is discussing a project with you, right? Whether to proceed or terminate it, it’s your call. However, I don’t think much of this woman. My party doesn’t need a guest like her.”

In truth, Vance’s invitation to Arelmoor for these negotiations already attested to his substantial influence and capabilities. Yet he was also notorious as a man enslaved by love, willing to sacrifice everything for his beloved woman.

Rebecca watched impassively as Vance helped Catherine up, maintaining his composure and grace as he took his leave, “I sincerely apologize for any trouble caused at tonight’s banquet. I’ll take my companion to leave now. You guys enjoy yourselves.

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He guided the tear–streaked Catherine away from the scene, with Aiden following closely in their wake. Midway through their exit, Aiden turned back, casting a venomous glare at Rebecca.

Once again, the blame fell squarely on her.

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