Chapter 124


    Chapter 124


    “No, there’s no need toe over! They’re not fighting. Why would they fight each other?”


    Madam Duval did not want to lose face in front of all the attendees, so she tried to maintain order.


    But everyone present was no fool. Judging from Juniper and Sophia’s expressions, one could tell from


    a nce that something unusual had happened.


    Even if they did not fight each other, there must have been a fierce argument. Otherwise, the two of


    them would not put on such expressions that looked as if they were about to tear each other into


    pieces.


    Soon, the matter spread as a rumor throughout the city.


    Juniper, Julie, and Sophia all became jokes that the citizens talked about. The Wights’ desire to spread


    the word did not show any positive effect but actually made Juniper’s reputation even


    worse.


    The Wights were not reconciled with the oue of the matter, so after the incident, they summoned


    Rickard to the Wight Manor.


    “Rickard, look what happened. Do you realize how much Juniper has suffered because of you? And do


    you still n to ignore it?”


    Facing the Wights couple, Rickard’s attitude was quite warm.


    “I asked my mother and Sophia about it and they imed that it was just a misunderstanding. Anyway,


    they shouldn’t have caused trouble during the banquet. I’ll apologize to you, the Wights, on their


    behalf.”


    “Just an apology? That’s it?”


    Mister and Madam Wight had always highly regarded Rickard, as he was extremelypetent in


    running a business empire at such a young age, making him a rare talent. That was why both of them


    approved of Juniper wanting to be with him.


    However, seeing that the rtionship between the two was worsening by the day, Madam Wight


    pointed things out directly. “Rickard, you’re a smart man. The best way topletely put an end to


    such a rumor is for both our families to join hands through marriage. You should know best how Juniper


    feels about you. You won’t lose anything by marrying her.”


    Juniper, who was standing at the side, blushed. She could not help but quietly observe his reaction,


    wanting to see what his response to the matter would be.


    Rickard’s gaze dimmed, and after a few seconds, he politely rejected the suggestion. “Madam Wight,


    marriage isn’t a business deal. Juniper and indeed used to be together, but that period of time has


    passed and the conditions aren’t optimum now. Juniper is the one who will have tons to lose if we were


    to get married now.”


    “No!” Juniper interrupted immediately. “I’m willing to give up everything as long as I can marry you!”


    “Juniper, you’re ady. What nonsense are you spouting?” Madam Wight’s expression was


    extremely gloomy. Her daughter might not catch the underlying message in Rickard’s response, but


    she understood it in an instant.


    ‘Although Rickard’s reply sounds extremely polite, he’s made it clear that he won’t marry Juniper. If she


    goes all out in her sincerity like this, won’t others take her for a joke?’


    Madam Wight took a deep breath and tried to put on a calm face. “Rickard, I understand that marriage


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    isn’t a trivial matter and you’ll need time to think about it. Why don’t you go back and mull it over?


    There’s no need to give us a reply now


    “There is no need for that.” Rickard did not hesitate at all, repeating himself a second time. “I’m sorry,


    Madam Wight. I won’t marry Juniper.”


    “What did you just say?” Juniper was greatly astounded. She took two steps back, unable to believe


    her ears.


    Her slender waist rammed into the corner of the table beside her, causing her to frown in pain.


    But from the beginning to the end, Rickard’s gaze did not change at all. Thinking that he would


    approach her and care about her was only wishful thinking.


    ‘It turns out, he’s long already lost all his feelings for me. I’m the one who continues to stubbornly hold


    onto him and pester him…’


    “Why? Why don’t you like me anymore?” Juniper burst into tears, but all she got was an apology. ‘I


    don’t want an apology! All I want is him!’


    “Is it because of Hesper Rivera? I knew it! Ever since she returned, your mind haspletely


    changed! You… You’re not the Rickard I knew three years ago! It’s all because of that b*tch. She’s


    bewitched you!”