Queen of Wild Cards novel Chapter 70

He didn't like it!

"Weren't we just putting on an act? Why would you take it seriously? But hypothetically, if the Hawthornes actually tried to swap Chloe in for me, what would you do?"

Julius muttered under his breath, "I took it seriously."

"What?" Julius had spoken so softly she didn't catch it.

"Nothing. I'd have my men throw them out, obviously. You and I are legally married. Do they really think they can just swap brides whenever they feel like it?"

Stella thought for a moment before saying, "I have a feeling Frederick will wait until you're out of the house to try and talk to Nadine. We need to give her a heads-up as soon as we get back."

"Agreed. We'll tell her right away, and I'll inform security. If anyone from the Hawthorne family shows up, they are permanently banned from entering the manor."

When the two returned to the manor, Nadine looked up in surprise. "Why are you two back so early? Didn't the Hawthornes insist you stay for lunch?"

Stella walked over and gently held Nadine's arm. "Nadine, isn't it better that we came back to eat with you?"

Nadine chuckled warmly. "Of course it is! But tell me, did the Hawthornes pull another one of their stunts?"

Julius smiled. "You're too sharp, Grandma. Earlier at the Hawthorne house..."

Julius recounted exactly what had happened during their brief visit.

After hearing the story, Nadine's heart ached for Stella. "Stella, don't you be upset over that. There's nothing special about that room anyway. Let them have it. I'll give you a massive new villa of your own."

"Nadine, I'm not actually upset! I was totally faking it! I'm such a good actress, I even had Julius fooled for a second."

Her playful tone made her look incredibly charming and youthful, almost like a teenager.

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