As long as this old woman insisted on her marrying Darren, all her efforts over the years wouldn't be for nothing!
“Who does Natalie think she is? She can’t compare to you. Under no circumstances will I ever allow her into this family. Marie, I will make Darren marry you, you can rest assured. Now, pack your things and come home with me so we can discuss the wedding arrangements.”
After much persuasion, Victoria finally managed to convince Marie. Still, Marie maintained her haughty demeanor. “I am a Ward. If I were to announce that I was remarrying, the line of suitors would stretch from here to Paris.”
Victoria nodded obsequiously. “Of course. You are the future heir of the Ward family. Naturally, many men would want to marry you, but none would be as sincere as Darren. And I can’t bear the thought of you leaving the Cross family. I wouldn’t want to give up such a wonderful daughter-in-law to someone else. Besides, you wouldn’t want to leave Hanley, would you? The two of you getting married is what he wants most. Hanley would love for you to be his mommy.”
As Victoria showered her with flattery, Marie’s expression softened considerably.
“Marie, let’s pack your things and go home.”
Victoria deliberately emphasized “pack your things,” implying that the jewelry and designer bags she had moved from the Cross residence should all be moved back.
Just then, Marie’s phone buzzed with a text from a friend.
[Isn’t this Natalie your sister-in-law? Such a beautiful drone show, could it be from Darren for her? What’s the situation with you and Darren now? Is he thinking of getting back with his ex-wife instead of being with you?]
Reading the message, Marie froze.

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