Chapter 227

The ball was about to begin.

Priscilla, Grace, and June made their entrance. Grace persistently nagged Priscilla. "Prissy, you must offer a sincere apology to Mr. Sirius."

Priscilla remained silent, unable to fathom why she should apologize to Sirius for divorcing Frederick.

Observing Priscilla's expression, Grace recognized her stubbornness resurfacing.

She quickly appealed to her reason. "Consider this carefully. The company is teetering on the edge of bankruptcy, jeopardizing all your hard work. Consider Mitchell, June, and Aunt Marianne. Can Aunt Marianne, who is used to a life of luxury, really go back to her old way of living? Women are expected to marry, and at the very least, you should ensure you're 'sold' for a good price."

Her words sent a shiver down Priscilla's spine.

Was she merely a commodity?

Grace continued, "Even if not for yourself, do it for Aunt Marianne. Repay her for raising you."

Marianne was undeniably Priscilla's Achilles' heel. Grace's words struck a