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    E always suspected that the marriage between Morwenna and Stuart might not be quite equal. Stuart, a prominent figure in their social circle, and Morwenna, a naive girl from the countryside, seemed like an odd match. However, she never imagined that their marriage was nothing but aplete sham.


    And what was with this ridiculous damsel-in-distress charade?


    E felt awful for Morwenna and wanted to offer somefort. She had barely taken two steps when two bodyguards blocked her path. Phineas, with a stern face, said, "Ms. Lamont, if you don''t want Morwenna to suffer more, you should turn around, exit, and return to where you belong."


    E clenched her fists, tempted to punch Phineas. But what would that aplish? If she acted out, Morwenna would ultimately suffer the consequences.


    If Morwenna was willing to leave, E would risk everything to take her away. But seeing Morwenna huddled next to an elderly gentleman, E knew she wouldn''t leave. This left E feeling both worried and helpless.


    She had hoped that when Stuart returned, he might help Morwenna. Now, it seemed everyone was corrupt, and she was at a loss for what to do. "Phineas, whatever you''re fighting over, Morwenna is innocent. We''re all respected individuals in Rosefrost Hollow. Hurting a young woman is disgraceful," E retorted.


    Phineas, showing his impatience, said, "I think the Lamont family has been too lenient with you, but don''t overstep. Even your father wouldn''t dare speak to me like this."


    E''s greatest strength was her bravery. Unfazed by Phineas''s cold demeanor, she firmly stated, "If you dare to harm Morwenna physically, I''ll make sure everyone knows what happened today."


    After making this bold statement, E worried that she might be silenced permanently. But she reassured herself that they lived in a society governed byw. Even someone as powerful as Phineas couldn''t justmit murder.


    Phineas contemted for a


    moment. If E were just another


    ordinary person, he could have


    easily expelled her from Rosefrost Hollow, making it impossible for her


    the


    to stay. But E was different. Lamont family might not rival the Hetfields, but they had only one daughter, and all their influence was


    in the hands of E''s father.


    Phineas softened his tone, "Alright, I won''t harm Morwenna. I''m just trying to get what''s rightfully mine. If Morwenna needs to stay here with Norbert, then let her."


    E sighed in relief, knowing she shouldn''t push her luck further. She gave Morwenna onest look before reluctantly leaving the room, ncing back every few steps.


    After E departed, she was confined to the game room, her freedom to roam no longer permitted.


    With E out of the picture, Phineas turned to Morwenna with a softer voice, "Morwenna, I know you''re a kind person, but look where your kindness has brought you. Stuart has deceived and manipted you. What do you gain from being loyal to him?"


    Morwenna remained silent, her eyes


    closed, unmoving. But Phineas knew she was listening and continued, "I''m not asking you to harm him.


    Just retrieve some documents for et


    me. Now that Norbert is


    incapacitated and Stuart has vanished, we can''t just let the Hetfield family''s empire, which Norbert built from the ground up, fall apart, can we?"


    "If you get those documents, it''ll be a small revenge against Stuart,


    making him suffer a bit. After that, promise not to trouble you or


    Norbert anymore. Norbert has been


    so good to you. Why should to you. Why should you


    care about anyone else? You should


    prioritize Norbert''s well-being above all." Content ? provided by N?velDrama.Org.


    Finally, Morwenna opened her eyes, which were filled with a deep, resigned sadness.