Chapter 47

His gaze was fixed on me. "Did you marry my son for financial gain?"

I was furious internally. I had the impression that I was under attack on all sides. Rosemary, Julia, a strange man, a stalker who had been sending me menacing letters, and now Jeff. I pretty much believed Rosemary had to be behind that letter to me, even though Nicholas hadn't confirmed it yet.

I spat, gazing at him, "No. Who said that to you?"

"I don't believe that matters," he countered.

'Is this guy serious?'

"I believe it to be crucial." I kept a close eye on his expression. "Did Rosemary tell you that?"

His expression of composure briefly turned surprised, and I realized I was correct. That fucking bitch.

"Rosemary has a close relationship with Nicholas and has known him all of his life. She's concerned about his life."

He gave a weak excuse, and my mouth gaped. "You truly don't know anything, do you? You are somehow unaware of what truly occurred because she has sold some sordid tale to you."

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