Suddenly There Are Three (Bailey and Artemis) novel Chapter 1034

Chapter 1034 The Scheming Karina

Misunderstanding?

With a cold smile, a trace of melancholy flashed in Sylvester's eyes.

At first, he too thought it was a misunderstanding, or that she had fallen into someone else's trap.

As long as she was willing to explain, he was willing to believe her.

But what happened in the end?

He asked her the same question no less than twenty times, yet her answer never changed.

She confessed that she had seduced her cousin, and when they were caught by his grandmother, she pushed the old lady in a desperate attempt to silence her.

At first, he didn't believe it. But as he asked more questions, and received more answers, his passion for her gradually turned cold and died.

At that moment, he thought that if her actions were a reckless act due to her drunken state, or if she had been framed by others, he would still believe her and could forgive her as long as she spoke up.

But time and again, she disappointed him, causing him pain over and over.

Why should I pity a woman like her?

Isn't this heiress from the prestigious family in front of him appealing enough? Why should I lower myself to please that heartless and unprincipled wretch?

I gave her my heart only to let her trample and tarnish it at will?

“The facts are clear as day, she admitted it herself. Who could possibly frame her? Do you think this is a misunderstanding? Ha, you're viewing her as some kind of saint, which she is not.”

Karina slowly lowered her head, a shadowy glimmer crossing her eyes.

She was a smart woman who knew how to strike a balance.

If she joined him in disparaging Rainie at this moment, it might quell his anger.

On the contrary, if she kept insisting in front of him that Rainie was innocent, it would only make him even more furious.

He was furious, and Rainie would bear the brunt of his anger. That way, their relationship could never return to what it once was.

“Sylvester, the reason I persuaded Mrs. Hollett to accept Rainie and give up on me was because I believed Ms. Yeanisky is someone with good virtue.

“When such a thing happened, it really surprised me. But I still don't believe she's the one behind all this, otherwise...”

“Enough!” Sylvester was furious. The mere thought of Rainie carrying his cousin's child made him wish he could burn the world to the ground.

Does that woman truly deserve my deep affection?

She is bl*ody unworthy!

She doesn't deserve my love, not even a single bit.

Startled by his sudden outburst, Karina jumped in fright. Her voice trembling, she stammered, “Syl-Sylvester, did... did I say something wrong?”

With a stern look on his handsome face, Sylvester saw that she was quite startled. He took a deep breath, forcefully suppressing the anger in him, and then reached out to hold her.

“Don't be afraid. That was not directed to you, Karrie. You're too kind-hearted. You even stood up to your grandma for my sake, persuading her to abandon the idea of uniting our two families through marriage.

“After everything that happened, you stuck by my side without wavering. I must have been blind not to marry a wonderful girl like you, and instead, got myself involved with that heartless creature.

“I've come to realize now that you are the one I should cherish. Tomorrow, I will return to Hallsbay to settle my scores with Rainie. After that, I will come back and marry you.”

Karina nestled in his arms, her red lips curving into a smile that hinted at a successful scheme.

Indeed, the best strategy was to retreat in order to advance.

The more magnanimous she was, the more guilt he would feel.

Thankfully, I didn't heed my mother's advice to make a scene, nor did I follow my grandmother's suggestion to forcefully seize what I wanted.

This was what she believed to be the best outcome.

“Oh, how I long to visit Hallsbay. However, my parents might not allow me to go with you. After all, I'm a young maiden, and the Smith family rules are strict. Unmarried daughters are not allowed to roam freely.”

If she were to ask him to take her to Hallsbay, he probably wouldn't agree.

But if she put it that way...

“What's the big deal? I'll just call Mr. and Mrs. Smith to get their permission for you to come with me to Hallsbay.”