- 4.
A few days later, Sierra brought Declan Graham home.
Luckily, I checked beforehand, and it was really him.
When Declan saw me, his eyes lit up.
“Sierra, who is this?”
Sierra was upset seeing Declan gaze at me but reluctantly introduced us.
“Oh, my sister. Declan, these are my adoptive parents.”
Declan seemed gentlemanly and modest, and my parents praised him.
In Sierra’s words, they were her adoptive parents who raised her.
They chatted happily while I was like air.
Declan didn’t act like an arrogant heir, nor was he as difficult as rumored.
But I knew he was far from simple.
Declan noticed me watching him. His gaze had a hint of scheming intent, but he quickly withdrew it.
Feeling bored, I returned to my room.
Unexpectedly, Declan sneaked into my room soon after.
I frowned, puzzled.
“Is there something you need from me?”
Declan’s lips curled into a wicked smile.
Declan Graham didn’t have the airs of a typical rich heir, nor was he as difficult to deal with as the rumors suggested. But I knew better; he was anything but straightforward.
When Declan caught me looking at him, there was a fleeting hint of malice in his gaze before he quickly looked away.
Feeling uninterested, I went back to my room.
To my surprise, it wasn’t long before Declan slipped into my room.
Frowning in confusion, I asked, “What brings you to my room?”
Declan’s lips curled into a mischievous smile. “You were staring at me earlier, and now you’re acting all coy? I didn’t expect Nora Anderson’s sister to be so enchanting.”
I felt a wave of disgust. “Sorry, you’ve got it wrong. I’m not interested in you.”
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Declan raised an eyebrow. “Really? Your sister is about to become my wife, enjoying endless wealth. Don’t you want that too?”
I let out a scoff. “No, thanks. That kind of fortune should stay with my sister. She’s more suited to you.”
Declan’s eyes darkened as if he had more to say, but Nora’s voice interrupted from behind him.
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“Declan, what are you doing here? It’s time for dinner.”
Declan coughed, pretending nothing had happened. “Oh, I was just curious and came up to take a look.”
With that, he turned and left.
Nora stayed, her whole demeanor radiating anger.
“Cora Anderson, how could you be so shameless? He’s your sister’s fiancé, and you’re trying to seduce him. Have you no shame?”
I laughed instead of getting angry. “Do I look like I want to seduce him? Maybe you should find out what kind of person your fiancé really is before accusing me.”
Nora was breathless with anger, then suddenly laughed. “Hmph, I know you’re jealous that I can marry someone like Declan Graham. The Graham family’s wealth is something you’ll never see in your life. You’re just an outsider, stop dreaming.”
I looked at her without a word, and she walked away, thinking she had struck a nerve.
But I knew her good days were numbered.
