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Ryan expected Arwen to react —anything, really. A glance, a flicker of acknowledgement, a shift in expression. But she didn’t.She simply continued eating, her demeanor cool and composed, as if he didn’t even exist beside her.His jaws clenched. His hands curled into tight fists beneath the table, and his frustration mounted with every passing second. … Read More “Chapter 350 Culture of every married couple.” »
Inside the house, Arwen was sitting with Beca when a maid came to inform them.Madam, the dinner has been arranged at the table.Beca nodded and dismissed her before turning back to Arwen. It’s already time for dinner. Let’s go.Uncle Gareth won’t be joining us? she asked, and at the same time, Gareth’s voice came from … Read More “Chapter 349 His loss, unfortunately …” »
Ryan’s voice cut through the air, halting Arwen mid-sentence. She paused, but even so, she didn’t turn to look at him. With her back towards him, she stood still, as if, for a moment, he hadn’t heard him call her. Explore more stories with My Virtual Library EmpireBeca, who was standing too close to Arwen, … Read More “Chapter 348 Soon, I will find you.” »
Where are we heading to, Madam? Alfred asked, looking at Arwen through the rearview mirror.Arwen glanced up at him and smiled. We will be heading to Foster Mansion, she replied, and even though the mention of Foster Mansion made Alfred pause for a second, he didn’t question.Nodding to her politely, he started the car, driving … Read More “Chapter 347 In search of something —or someone.” »
Idris had just returned when he heard Catrin asking the butler to destroy something. His sharp gaze darted to look at the butler before noticing something in his hand.What is that? he asked, opening his hand to the butler, asking him to pass it to him.Mr. Cole hesitated, his eyes darting to look at Catrin, … Read More “Chapter 346 Her love for me.” »
Arwen stared down at the sketch in her book, and a faint sparkle lit her eyes. I don’t draw usually, she said, and Mia’s gaze darted back to the picture on the paper.Then Ma’am given how well you have drawn him; you seem to have a talent in art. It’s like you don’t need to … Read More “Chapter 345 Destroy it.” »
Arwen’s pencil strokes paused a little as she glanced up to look up at the girl. Giving her an amused smile, she shook her, Of course, you aren’t, Mia. Come on, come in, she said and then turned back to resume her sketch.Mia hesitated a little, but after Arwen said that she wasn’t disturbing, she … Read More “Chapter 344 Are you drawing your husband?” »
Catrin took the brown book in her and Ryan, who stood on the side eyed it suspiciously.You can go back and do your work, Mr. Carl, she said, and nodding to her, the butler soon left.Once he was gone, Catrin turned to look back at Ryan.She didn’t say anything; simply kept her gaze on him. … Read More “Chapter 343 She drew him.” »
Catrin’s frown deepened. Ryan, you think whatever was between you and Arwen was merely an arrangement?The reminder that things were merely an arrangement hurt more than what Ryan had imagined. Not once … but every time.But, given how often he had heard it, he has gotten accustomed to the pain.What I think doesn’t matter because … Read More “Chapter 342 Brown book.” »
At Quinn Mansion,Catrin had returned home earlier than Idris. She had a frown on his face.When the butler saw her entering the house, he politely approached her. Madam, you have arrived early. The lunch is almost prepared. Just a little while more and I will ask someone to serve it to you.Catrin waved her hand … Read More “Chapter 341 I have never been who she had desired and loved.” »