The Heir's Secret Bride

Chapter 176

"There's no harm in letting him know," Jason said firmly. "The Booth family was once indebted to him. I'm

protecting Karen to protect him and the Medaniel Group's reputation." The middle- e-aged man nodded. "I

believe your son will understand your painstaking efforts."

Their conversation entered Marve's ears, causing her to stop. Her eyes widened in shock. 'So, Mr. Mcdaniel

destroyed the investigation report and asked a bodyguard to take the blfor Karen?' In shock, Maeve

accidentally bumped into the potted plant beside her and made a soft sound. Jason noticed it and turned around.

"Who's there? Maeve hesitated between leaving or showing up but chose the latter. "Maeve Upon seeing her,

Jason frowned in disgust. "Are you cavesdropping on our conversation?"

sorry,

looked displeased. He said to the middle-aged man, "You can leave."

Mr. Mcdaniel, | happened to pass by here Just now. | didn't mean to eavesdrop."

the man lett, Jas

lett, Jason said coldly, "You heard our conversation just now."

Jason "Yes, Mr. Mcdaniel' After

Alter

Maeve bit her lip. "Yes." She had always thought Byron had done those things to protect Karen. Unexpectedly, it

was not him, but his father.

You cfrom a humble family, and you probably don't understand how important reputation is to a family like

ours. You only care about temporary gains and losses and don't care about the big picture. Jason's tone was cold.

"Although you are Byron's wife, you are far from qualified to join our ranks."

People who had been in power knew where the weakest part of human nature was. With just a few words,

Maeve's face turned pale, and a layer of embarrassment appeared in her eyes. Alexis had said a similar thing.

Jason's attitude and tone hit her sore spot even though his words were not direct. Even so, Maeve tried to keep

level-headed. "As you said, | don't understand how important your reputation is. However, | can differentiate

between right and wrong"

She tried her best to calm her breathing. "In your opinion, | called the police to arrest Karen out of personal

grudges that it almost affected Byron and your company's reputation. But | think you're just biased against me."

Jason picked up coffee glasses. "Then I'd like to ask, what do you think is good for Byron?" Hearing this, Maeve

pursed her lips and remained silent.

Jason added, "As far as I'm concerned, you're only marrying my son to make a nfor yourself. Because, as |

stated earlier, you cfrom a humble beginning"

Maeve was stung by Jason's words. She clenched her fists tightly, may not have an outstanding family

background, and my parents may be nobodies. They can never compare to your wealthy family, but just based

on this, you've rejected my entire... "The family you were born into might have something to do with what you

did in your previous life. If you can't live this life, you might as well call it quits and move on. But you will never

be good enough for my son in this lifetime," Jason interrupted her coldly. Maeve's eyes were filled with

unbearable pain and bitterness. She wanted to argue back. However, her throat was so choked that she could

not say a word

Jason, who was opposite her, closed the lid of his cup. His face remained firm as he said, "My family doesn't need

a young woman who doesn't cfrom the sclass. Your existence is affecting our family's pure bloodline,

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much useless. As Byron's father, for the sake of his future, | will never allow you to continue staying by his side

and beca stain on his reputation"

Maeve left the corridor in a daze. Her eyes were so dim that no light could enter them. Her mind was filled with

Jason's cruel yet realistic words. She could not change her background or other's opinions. She had already tried

her best not to care about those things. But she couldn't help herself. She felt indescribable sadness,

"Maeve." A low and clear voice suddenly cfrom the front. Marve looked up in a daze.

Byron

strode towards her. As he approached, he asked concernedly, "Why didn't you callwhen you got lost?"

When he finished, he noticed Maeve's pale face and frowned. "Why do you look so pale? Are you feeling unwell?"

As he spoke, he raised his hand to touch her forehead. But Maeve subconsciously avoided his hand. Byron's arm

stopped mid-air as he looked at her dark eyes.

lis

I'm on my period. I'm not feeling well. Please don't get too close to me. | smell blood and it's unpleasant." Maeve

lowered her eyes and casually lied. But hearing this, Byron's gaze softened. He placed his palm on her shoulder

and pulled her into his arms.

"What are you doing?" Maeve was shocked. She immediately looked around nervously. "Let go of me!"

Byron did not say anything. The tip of his nose leaned close to her shoulder as he sniffed lightly and said. "Your

smell is pleasant.

The skin on her shoulder and neck burned from his light breath, and the tips of Maeve's ears suddenly began to

burn as she reached out to push him away. "Stop messing around! It won't be good if someone sees us," "Don't

worry, no one will dare to speak nonsense.

Maeve glared at him. But Byron knew she was shy, so he did not tease her anymore. He held her hand as he

walked her towards the dining room..

Meanwhile, Maeve looked down at Byron's hand that pulled her. His fingers were long and slender, and his palm

was broad. It almost enveloped her hand, and she felt his warmth transmitted to hers. Feeling this. Maeve's

frozen heart slowly thawed. The Mcdaniels didn't have many rules during dinner. However, basic table etiquette

was still applied. For sreason, Alexis was enthusiastic about Maeve that evening. She kept putting food into

her bowl.

Maeve did not want to embarrass her, but she did not have much appetite and ate sluggishly. Soon, she couldn't

eat and didn't touch the remaining half of the food on her plate.

Maeve frowned a

wned awkwardly. As she was hesitating about what to do, Byron asked her in a low voice, "What's wrong?"

"I'm feeling uncomfortable. | can't eat anymore, but it'll be such a waste, Maeve replied in a low voice.

Byron glanced at her bitter face. "I can help you eat it, but on one condition"

"What?"

'Maeve's s eyes widened. "You're negotiating at times like this?"

| won't help you then

t. Mr. Profiteer, state your conditions." Maeve gritted her teeth. She was cornered at that point.

Meanwhile, Alexis picked up another piece of roasted salmon and said, "Maeve, try this salmon. The chef bought

it straight from the fish market this morning. It's especially fresh."

When the salmon almost fell to Maeve's plate, Byron suddenly pushed his plate. Alexis looked surprised.

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"She's already full." Byron explained calmly as he put his plate before him. He wanted to help her finish her food.

Suddenly, Karen dropped her fork and looked at Byron in disbelief. She had been by Byron's side for years and

had seen how picky he was. She also knew he was obsessed with cleanliness. He mostly ate alone and seldom

ate with