Chapter 294

Cathryn’s smile froze. She felt awkward about Marion’s slight. A trio of noblewomen huddled together, their eyes following the three as they whispered.

“Isn’t that Mrs. Nichols? Why is she holding hands with Mr. Houston?” “I always suspected their relationship was unusual. I didn’t expect them to be together before she’s even divorced.” “Isn’t Cathryn supposed to be Mr. Houston’s fiancée? This is going to be interesting.”

Their whispers were cut short as bodyguards approached.

“Sorry, ladies, Mr. Houston has instructed us to ask you three to leave.” “Why should we leave?” one protested.

Then she felt a cold glare. Looking over, she froze at the sight of Marion. She was quickly ushered out, her companions following.

Cathryn felt a pang of jealousy and humiliation. Walking up to Marion, her voice trembling, she said, “Marion, Mrs. Nichols is a married woman. What you’re doing will hurt your reputation.”

Cathryn spoke in a familiar tone, while Debra withdrew her hand from Marion’s grasp. “Miss Bernard is right. It’s not good for your reputation.”

Marion reached for Debra’s hand again. “Holding hands with my future wife doesn’t seem bad to me.” He looked around and continued, “If anyone talks, I have ways to make them stop.”

At his words, Cathryn’s eyes welled up. “Marion, what do you mean by that?”

She looked at Debra and then back at Marion, her eyes filled with confusion and helplessness. “You and Mrs. Nichols… You two…”

Feeling the situation spiraling, Randy and Erica rushed over. Randy placed a hand on Marion’s shoulder, his voice low. “Marion, Miss Bernard is weak. Don’t scare her like this.”

Cathryn clung to Marion’s hand, her voice trembling. “Marion, you promised you’d take responsibility for me. How can you marry someone else? And Mrs. Nichols is married. What you’re doing is wrong.”

Erica frowned, assuming a senior’s attitude. “Marion, you need to explain this to Miss Bernard right now. Otherwise, I won’t be able to defend you in front of Debra.”

Marion looked at Cathryn. “I promised to take responsibility for you, but not to marry you.”

Cathryn burst into tears, overwhelmed.

Erica was stunned. “Marion, did you really promise to take responsibility? You two…”

Debra’s brow furrowed, and Cathryn conveniently fainted, collapsing into Randy’s arms.

“Ah, Miss Bernard!” Randy exclaimed, supporting her.

Marion frowned, and Randy quickly signaled for security to take Cathryn away.

Debra glanced at Marion, her eyes filled with anger and disappointment. “Promised to take responsibility but not to marry her? Marion, is this how you say you have nothing to do with her?”

She shook off his hand and left the party. Marion tried to follow, but Randy held him back. “Marion, take care of this first. If something happens to Cathryn, how will you explain it to her late father?”

Marion pressed his lips together, his expression torn. Cathryn was taken away in an ambulance, the sirens wailing in the distance.

Erica simmered with anger. “Marion, you better tell me the truth. What’s going on with you and Cathryn?”

Randy made a subtle gesture, his expression filled with doubt. “Yeah, did you really promise to take responsibility? You two…”