The Heiress’s Second Chance at Vengeance
Chapter 376 A Conditional Engagement
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“I didn’t know either,” Henry said, frowning. “Someone must’ve suggested it to him. I was wondering why he insisted on seeing you today. So that’s what it was about.”
“So what now?”
They couldn’t possibly start planning the engagement banquet right away just because Mr. Felix said so. Once it was held, calling it off later wouldn’t be so simple.
“I only agreed to start preparations–I never said when it would be ready. I’ll think of something over the next few days and let you know as soon as I figure it out.”
“That works.”
Eliza nodded.
Just then, Wendy appeared not far away.
Eliza wasn’t sure how much she’d overheard of their conversation, but she could only keep calm and look at Wendy as naturally as she could.
“Aunt Wendy, when did you get here?”
“I was feeling a bit thirsty and went downstairs to chat with the others for a bit. Didn’t expect you two to be done so quickly.”
Wendy’s eyes landed on Eliza. “Looks like my brother’s quite fond of you–barely exchanged a few words and already sent you out. He must be very
satisfied.”
Eliza just smiled and said nothing.
“Tonight, Eliza and I have other plans, so we won’t be staying for dinner. Could you help handle the arrangements?”
With that, Henry turned to Eliza and said, “Let’s go.”
Eliza nodded.
But just as they were about to leave, Wendy suddenly said, “Oh, right–your fourth uncle mentioned he had something to say to you. Why don’t you head over first? I’ll take care of your fiancée for you. Don’t worry, I -promise to take good care of the woman you love.”
Henry frowned, clearly hesitant.
He wasn’t comfortable leaving Eliza alone with Wendy.
“What’s wrong? Afraid your aunt might bully your precious fiancée?” Wendy teased lightly.
Before Henry could respond, Eliza stepped in.
“Go on. I’ll be right behind you.”
Seeing that Eliza agreed, Henry finally said, “Alright.”
He headed downstairs.
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As soon as he was gone, Eliza turned to Wendy. “Was there something you wanted to say to me, Ms. Wendy?”
“I’ve heard all about you and Nolan. You don’t love our Henry, do you?”
Wendy smiled faintly, as if she’d already seen through the relationship between Eliza and Henry.
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Eliza smiled back. “Ms. Wendy, the stuff about me and Nolan is just gossip. You believe that kind of thing?”
“Whether it’s gossip or not, I can’t say. But you can’t hide the way you look at someone you love.”
Wendy said calmly, “You don’t love our Henry. I don’t know why you’re with him, and frankly, I don’t care. I’ll just say this–Henry can only inherit the family business if he marries you. Don’t let that fool get hurt, or he might lose everything… including his position as the head of the Foster family”
With that, Wendy turned and left.
Eliza frowned slightly.
Henry could only inherit the Foster family’s business if he married her?
He’d never told her anything like that before.
She walked down the stairs and saw Henry waiting for her at the bottom.
“She lied to me,” Henry said. “Did she have something to say to you?”
“Sort of.”
Eliza replied, “She told me that unless you marry me, your father won’t pass the family business to you.”
“She’s talking nonsense. Don’t believe a word of it.”
Worried she might actually buy into it, Henry added, “Look at me–I haven’t married you, and I’m still the one running the Foster family, aren’t I?”
That may be true…
But Eliza still felt uneasy. “Henry, I’ve never asked you this before, but that first time I confronted you at the Foster family estate–those things you said to me, were they true?”
“They were.”
“And what about what you said in front of Lewis and Colton later? Was that true?”
Henry had spoken harshly then–clearly drawing a line between them and even mentioning an alliance with Tyson against Nolan.
Eliza had trusted him enough not to question it all this time.
But their relationship had changed since then.
She was starting to be more cautious with him–afraid that one slip might trap her in one of Henry’s
schemes.
Henry seemed to understand what she was thinking.
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“It was all true,” he said. “My thoughts and my decisions… they’re often contradictory. I treat them as friends, but I can’t ignore the Foster family either. You’ve seen it for yourself–so many people here rely on me to survive. Our interests are intertwined.”
Just as she thought.
Eliza remained silent.
“You don’t need to feel sad,” Henry added softly. “At the very least… we can still get along like we used to.”
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