“Hey, Miss Bella. You must not understand the situation yet since you just got out of prison, but you should be grateful that I’m even talking to you. With the House of Kailas watching, who would dare meet you?”
Hearing the name “House of Kailas” again after so long, even Bella’s forced smile disappeared.
“Did Harriet… that woman… tell people to avoid me?”
“The Duchess doesn’t seem interested in you, but everyone knows you’re her sworn enemy. So you should know your place and stay quiet.”
“W-what did you say?”
“Anyway, if you don’t like my offer, forget it. I lose nothing.”
There was mockery in his voice.
The moment Bella realized it, her patience snapped.
“You disgusting pig! How dare you talk to me like that! You’re just an old man with nothing to offer—if I agree to meet you,…
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