Chapter 296


    Chapter 296


    The words hit like a sledgehammer, and the Wrights’ expressions soured immediately.


    Suzan, who had been silent throughout, paled, biting her lip awkwardly. “Curtis, don’t you think that was


    a bit harsh?”


    Curtis, with his rebellious streak etched into his very marrow, had adopted a more mature and


    composed demeanor over the past few years, almost making everyone forget he was the kind of rogue


    who’d even defy his own parents.


    He could be gracious when he wished, but on a bad day, not even the king’s decree could sway him.


    “Harsh?” He offered a smirk that barely resembled an apology, “Mrs. Wright, I’m not much of a sweet


    talker. If I’ve spoken out of turn, my apologies.”


    But sincerity was nowhere to be found.


    Not just the three Wrights, even Jennifer struggled to maintain herposure.


    Leaning against the couch, Curtis idly spun his wedding ring, his voice cold and decisive. “I don’t care


    what agreements were made before. When ites to my affairs, my word


    isw.”


    “My wife is Leanne, now and forever. I love her, and she’s the only one for me in this lifetime.”


    His words left no room for doubt, leaving the Wrights looking more displeased by the


    minute.


    Jennifer’s brows had been knotted all evening. “This mess is on me. I failed as a mothe making


    decisions on his behalf without his consent. There’ve been so many misunderstandings, and for that, I


    owe you an apology.”


    Forbidding him from dabbling in finance was a decision made out of necessity, as was pressuring him


    into marrying Leanne. She never intended to make her son suffer.


    After Curtis had left for Embend for over two years, she spent every waking moment thinking of how


    to make it up to him, bing obsessed with rectifying her mistake, only to realize toote she hadn’t


    been watching where she was stepping.


    She knew his marriage was unhappy, but she didn’t realize his unhappiness wasn’t due to ack of


    love for Leanne.


    “I’ve already expressed my apologies to Suzan thest time we met,” Jennifer continued, “I intended to


    have a proper discussion with you, but it seems you’ve beaten me to it.”


    The Wrights’ gaze instantly fell on Suzan, with Harrington shooting her a venomous look.


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    Jennifer’s stance was clear, she intended to call off the initial agreement.


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    Years of meticulous nning seemed to be going down the drain, igniting Harrington’s fury, though he


    dared not unleash it, forcefully quelling his rage.


    “So, what’s this now, the Richardsons ying us for fools?”


    “We had friends who knew about their engagement, even reporters covered it. Now you’re calling off


    the wedding, what about Suzan’s reputation?”


    “The Wrights may not be as wealthy as you, but we’re a respectable family!”


    Jennifer replied, “I never intended to deceive you. Suzan is a wonderful girl; it’s Curtis. who’s not


    fortunate enough.”


    “You were the one insisting Curtis was head over heels for her. That’s the only reason we agreed to this


    marriage. Women are so fickle!”


    Harrington turned to Maddox, “Maddox, these family matters need a man’s decision. After all these


    years of friendship, you can’t betray us like this. I need an answer!”


    On hearing this, Maddox simply shrugged, “In our family, women get a say too.”


    Harrington was left speechless as Maddox took a calm sip of his coffee, setting it down. just as


    Harrington’s patience teetered on the edge.


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