Meanwhile, within Jemima’s boudoir, they began preparing Jared’s sleeping area.
“Jared, you should leave as soon as possible tomorrow,” Jemima expressed concerns. “Cadmus is petty cunning, so he’ll definitely seek revenge on you.”
Jared simply laughed. “No rush. I’m actually curious to see what tricks can pull off.”
“But…”
“Don’t worry,” Jared interrupted her, “After tomorrow, no one from the Murray family will force you to marry again.”
Jemima paused, feeling puzzled. For some reason, saw a hint of chilling coldness in Jared’s eyes that made heart flutter.
“Even if I were to marry, I wouldn’t give my whole self to that man bestowed by fate. Do you understand?” Jemima gazed at Jared with deep affection.
Jared nodded and said, “I understand. Don’t worry. I won’t let you down!”
After finished speaking, Jared pinned Jemima beneath him.
She didn’t resist. She had always been waiting for Jared, waiting for his tender love.
***
In the blink of an eye, the night passed by slowly.
Neither Jared nor Jemima realized that, outside the room, Douglas was standing quietly.
The expression on his face alternated between melancholy and joy.
Early the next day, Douglas called for a meeting with all the higher-ups of the Murray family in the main hall. He had made up his mind to let Jemima stay with Jared. After all, they had spent the night together.
If they had sent Jemima to Heavenfall Pavilion, it was likely that Heavenfall Pavilion wouldn’t have appreciated it.
When the time came and Aziel found out that Jemima was no longer a virgin, would certainly direct his anger at the Murray family.
Jared and Jemima had also arrived, the two of them standing at one side of the main hall.
“Everyone, I called you here this morning to inform you that my daughter, Jemima, will be with Mr. Chance! I won’t send off to Heavenfall Pavilion, nor would I force to marry Aziel, that androgynous guy!” Douglas addressed the crowd.
Upon hearing this, everyone was taken aback.
Both Jemima and Jared were stunned, especially Jemima. She never expected father would make such a decision.
Cadmus stood up abruptly and said, “Uncle Douglas, do you realize that your decision could ruin the entire Murray family? Heavenfall Pavilion would never allow such a thing to happen. When the time comes, I fear our family might completely vanish.”
As Cadmus voiced out his alarmist statement, the other higher-ups of the Murray family also chimed in one after another.
“Mr. Douglas, we simply cannot do this.”
“You need to consider the entire Murray family!”
“What’s so bad about Ms. Jemima going to Heavenfall Pavilion? it‘s definitely better than being with this unfamiliar punk!”
The members of the Murray family were all frantically trying to stop it.
Douglas’ face was extremely grim. He could sense that most of the higher-ups of the Murray family had been swayed by Cadmus, wholeheartedly siding with him.
Douglas waved his hand and declared, “Enough. Let’s not discuss this any further at this moment. Let me be frank with all of you. Even if we were to send Jemima to Heavenfall Pavilion, they wouldn’t want anymore. Last night, Jemima had already undergone dual cultivation with Mr. Chance. She now belongs to him!”
When Jemima heard this, face instantly flushed a deep shade of crimson. Jared was also incredibly embarrassed. He had slept with the man’s daughter, and now knew about it.
The entire Murray family was taken aback, their faces all mirroring expressions of shock and panic.
If they were to anger Heavenfall Pavilion, their family simply couldn’t withstand their wrath.
While the members of the Murray family were engaged in a heated debate in the meeting hall, Aziel was still suffering from injuries, not yet fully recovered, in a room within Heavenfall Pavilion.
Dexton, on the other hand, took out a vial and tossed it over.
“Eat these pills. They’ll help with your injuries,” Dexton advised.
“Mr. Draycott, Jared is now with Jemima. They are both in the Murray residence. What should we do?”
As Aziel uncapped the vial, poured the pills into his mouth.
