Marcus pivoted, surveying those present. Their discussion had provided him with a rough


    understanding of the situation. His gaze settled on Hans, an edge of intensity piercing through. Turning


    to Millie, he took her hand and addressed the assembly with gentleness.


    “Hello, everyone. I’m Marcus, Millie’s husband. It’s a pleasure to meet you all. I’ve prepared some gifts


    for each of you.”


    With a press of a button, the expansive trunk of the Rolls-Royce unfurled, brimming with exquisite gift


    boxes.


    “one for each person, Please, help yourselves.


    “Gifts? Let me take a look.”


    “A golden ne. Solid gold.


    “What? A golden ne? Count me in.”


    “Me too!”


    Within moments, Marcus’ offerings were distributed,


    “By the way, is the Thomas family the most prominent in Preagend? I’ve heard rumors that their wealth


    knows no bounds.” Someone in the crowd voiced their thoughts.


    “Look at this disy. It certainly seems so. Who would have thought Millie would marry into such an


    illustrious family? Education truly pays off. Without her schooling, she wouldn’t have captured the


    affections of someone of means. Wealthy individuals prefer well-educated, intelligent women.”


    As Hans absorbed the murmurs swirling around him, it felt as if he’d been pped across the face, his


    complexion reddening with acute embarrassment.


    Following the distribution of gifts, Marcus sealed the trunk and spoke with a smile.


    “We’ll take our leave for now. We’ll visit again another day.”


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    Despite his affluence, his demeanor was marked by exceptional courtesy. Yet his ineffable air of nobility


    left onlookers gazing wistfully.


    The Rolls-Royce embarked on its departure, leaving a crowd in awe.


    Hans, who once stood tall, now seemed visibly diminished. Approaching Laurel, he seethed with a


    blend of anger and humiliation.


    “Laurel, what’s the meaning of this? Didn’t you im that Millie had wed a destituted?”


    “I didn’t anticipate her husband would actuallye. Myment was in jest. Furthermore, who could


    have foreseen you’d take it seriously?”


    Laurel, too, felt a degree of frustration. Her initial intention had been to taint Millie’s reputation in the


    town.


    Inside the car, Millie nced at Marcus with a hint of skepticism.


    “Why didn’t you inform me before you arrived here?” she inquired.


    Marcus’ gaze remained fixed on the road ahead, his eyes darkening. He’d noticed earlier that the


    middle-aged man on the street was causing amotion for Millie.


    While dispensing gifts, the man had an awkward expression and refrained from stepping forward to


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