Pak!
She spat.
âYou despicable scoundrel!â
Presley scolded, âYou schemed to harm my daughter and even pay a smaller dowry.
It appears youâd marry anyone if it benefits your familyâs interests.
What does marriage mean to you?â
Dr@per rubbed his aching cheek and didnât dare to say anything.
He locked eyes with Hilliard, hoping for leniency.
âMr.
Simmons, I really know I was wrong.
I promise never to repeat such actions.
Please reach a settlement with me! Please!â
He crawled toward Hilliard but Hilliard kicked him away.
Hilliard, with an unwavering demeanor, declared, âA person of your character isnât suitable to be Jenniferâs fiancé.
Today, you should cancel your engagement with her in my presence.
â
Dr@per, taken aback, inquired with surprise, âIf I do so, will you spare me and my family?â
Hilliard didnât provide a straightforward answer but instead said, âIt hinges upon the sincerity of your confession and atonement.
â
âI get it.
â
To Dr@per, this meant that he had some hope.
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He instantly turned to Mario, seated nearby.
âMr.
Turner, since you are present, I want to call off my engagement with Jennifer before you.
â After some thoughts, Dr@per added, âSince the engagement is canceled, donât forget to give back the engagement gift I gave to you.
â
Mario was so mad that he grabbed a teacup from the table and hurled it at Dr@per.
âYou! Itâs not your place to terminate an engagement.
It should be the Turner familyâs decision! As for that engagement gift, weâll gladly return it!â
Presley, equally incensed, remarked, âWho do you think you are? You dare to belittle my beloved daughter? Take your gift and leave my house! I eagerly await the downfall of your company and your misery!â
With tears in her eyes, Jennifer kept her head bowed in silence.
Dr@per, however, didnât take the Turner familyâs anger seriously.
He went on his knees, inched closer, and adjusted his glasses while smiling fawningly.
âMr.
Simmons, the engagement has been called off.
Are you pleased?â
Hilliardâs face turned dark.
He gave Dr@per a sidelong glance and retorted, âYouâve been nothing but arrogant and disrespectful.
I am far from pleased.
You had intended to drug Jennifer and r@pe her.