Chapter 278

• After seeing Evelyn and Viola off, I settled into the quiet of my sleek, modern living room, my mind racing with a swirl of thoughts. What was Adrian really thinking about our engagement? Hadn’t he always been emotionally invested in Vivian? The memory of Vivian’s haughty dismissal still stung how she had once approached me with that air of superiority, convinced she held all the cards.
• I couldn’t help but wonder how Vivian would react now, knowing a new influential woman had swiftly stepped into the spotlight. Would she see her earlier arrogance as laughable now that the power dynamics had shifted?
• Viola, though challenging in her own way, was undeniably from the Earl of Silverstone’s prestigious family a perfect match to oversee the household’s affairs. Evelyn, Adrian’s mother, would undoubtedly be pleased with this alliance. Despite it being Viola’s second engagement, her substantial dowry and solid family reputation aligned perfectly with what Evelyn valued most: strength and influence.