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However, Rachel knew that Ethan could not return. First of all, the Quinns would not allow it, but even if he could return, the consequences would be serious.
Ethan would definitely expose the truth, and then both the Lowes and Quinns would get caught in a whirlwind of public scrutiny, especially Rachel, who reported Ethan back then.
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Rachel said, “Fine, I’ll give you a little more time and another chance. Don’t disappoint me again.”
Only then did Stephen look up. “Thank you.
Though they were technically still engaged to be married, their interaction felt more like that of two strangers.
Once back in his room, Stephen sunk into bed, feeling drained. He wished Snow was still by his side. At least then, he would have someone to comfort and encourage him. However, just thinking about Snow made his heart ache. If he had not hurt Snow, she would not have left him.
At the thought of Snow, the weariness that had been weighing on him now felt more than physical; it was as if his very soul was exhausted. In the end, the regret kept him awake!
In the evening, George returned home.
He called Rachel over and asked, “What do you think of Stephen?”
“Other than being a little handsome and coming from an influential family, he’s pretty ordinary,” Rachel replied.
Ever since Stephen slapped her, he no longer seemed so impressive in her eyes.
Confused, Rachel asked, “Dad, why are you suddenly asking me this?”
George explained, “It’s my fault for putting you through this, but from now on, I won’t interfere in your marriage anymore.”
He also had his opinions about Stephen. Watching Stephen yelling at and hitting Rachel, while he had to step in to comfort Stephen, had been painful for him.
Now, things had changed. He had become in charge of running Riveria, burdened with the mission of revitalizing it, while Stephen was despised by everyone. Hence, he no longer had to live under Stephen’s shadow.
As long as he could raise Riveria’s GDP to 20 trilion, he would be on equal footing with the Quinns!
Rachel was shocked. Did that mean she would not force her to marry Stephen anymore?
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Realizing that, she exclaimed happily, “Thank you, Dad!”
However, she did not immediately confront Stephen as she had her own plans. Although the Lowes had gained some influence, they had not achieved anything solid yet. Only when the Lowes established themselves would it be wise to cut off Stephen and the Quinns.
If the Lowes succeeded, they could let the Quinns go, but if they failed, they could continue relying on Stephen and the Quinns. It was both a way forward and a fallback
the perfect strategy!
Later that night, when they were getting ready for bed, Rachel walked to the bed and said to Stephen, “I’ve been feeling unwell these days, so you should sleep in another room for
now.”
Stephen was stunned. After all, he had apologized, and now he was not even allowed to share a bed with her?
Anger surged through him. He was a Quinn. When had he ever been denied a woman’s bed?
If
f that news got out, how would the others mock him?
“I’ve apologized to you. What more do you want?”
Rachel snickered. “You call that an apology? I asked you what you did wrong, but you couldn’t even answer!
Stephen was at a loss for words. Aside from hitting and yelling at Rachel, he did not know what he had done wrong.
“Rachel, stop being unreasonable.”
“What? How am I being unreasonable?” Rachel sounded like she had heard the biggest joke of her life. “Who was the one who insulted and hit me without reason?
“When we saved you from the wilderness, who was the one who took care of you for an entire day and night? Who was the one who went to the mountains to ask Ethan for help? It was all me!”
At that time, Stephen was of utmost importance to the Lowes, and her helping him was really about helping her own family.
