NovelOnlineChapter 400 The Only Exception When they arrived at a large mall in the city center, Genevieve got
the driver to wait outside as she went shopping one floor after another with Jane. Jane began to bare
her soul when she was certain that there was no one else around. “To be honest, I don’t want to marry
Xavier at all. But the children of the Faulkner family don’t have the luxury of choice in marriage.”
Genevieve couldn’t resist asking, “Why does your father still want to marry you off to him considering
the Wood family’s dire circumstances?” From the few interactions she had with Peter, Genevieve was
cognizant of how important power and status were to him. She was surprised that Peter would approve
of Xavier although the Wood family was bankrupt. “I didn’t meet Mando today just for lunch…” Jane
held her chest when she was interrupted by a cough while speaking. Genevieve stopped shopping as
she helped Jane to a chair. When the latter opened her bag, Genevieve saw that it was filled with many
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtbottles of medication. Jane took one of them out and popped two tablets into her mouth.
Once her heart felt better, she continued softly, “Two days ago, I overheard Xavier speaking to
someone from an investment firm on the phone.
The party wanted to invest two billion to revive the project at Willowbank. Also, they were willing to lend
Xavier a billion to clear his debts.” Genevieve was shocked, for she had assumed the project had
bankrupted the Wood family without any chance of revival. She did not expect that someone was
willing to help him by throwing money into a bottomless pit. Who in the world has such financial
bandwidth to invest billions into helping the Wood family? Genevieve inquired deeper, “Does that
investment firm have a close relationship with the Wood family?” Jane shook her head. “I’m not sure. I
even heard Xavier asking whoever it was to get Marilyn out of prison.” “He must be dreaming.”
Genevieve’s eyes darkened. She had risked her life to get Marilyn locked up and would definitely not
allow the latter to be released. Jane smiled wryly. “Initially, I thought I wouldn’t need to marry Xavier
after the collapse of the Wood family. Unfortunately… I’m aware that Mando has been working behind
the scenes to prevent Marilyn from returning to Xedells. That’s the reason why I shared the information
with him. I hope he can help stop my marriage to Xavier.” “Why are you telling me this?” Genevieve
asked in puzzlement. “I think Mando likes you.” Jane sounded certain. “When I was young, I would
spend the holidays at the Faulkner residence and would often run into him. He had always been
someone cold and would barely show any emotion even when he was angry. However, when I saw
how Mr. Valentine tried to get on Mando’s nerves during lunch, Mando looked as if he was going to
punch Mr. Valentine in the face anytime.” Genevieve didn’t notice it at all, as she was annoyed at that
time.
“Also,” Jane continued with her lips pursed, “all my cousins, including my own brother, had to marry for
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏmthe sake of business alliances. The only exception was you and Mando’s marriage.” Genevieve was
taken aback. “We weren’t really married. It was due to—” Shaking her head, Jane cracked a faint smile.
“That’s because Mando hid his intentions so well that you failed to see through him. He is smarter than
we thought, and he doesn’t need anyone’s help. If he is unwilling to get married, he cannot be forced to
do so even if Grandpa comes back to life.” Genevieve had to admit that she had always failed to
understand Armand’s motivations and actions. Upon hearing Jane’s words, she was filled with mixed
emotions. “Please don’t take my words too seriously. You’re free to like whoever you please,” Jane
added in envy before holding Genevieve’s hand. “Come, let’s pick out some clothes for you.”
Staring at Jane’s ashen face and seeing how feeble she looked, Genevieve asked, “Are you really
feeling all right?” “I’m fine,” Jane answered with a deathly look in her eyes. “I’ve been this way for
years. I would have died if it was anything serious.” Genevieve felt Jane’s icy cold hand, and her
sympathy for the latter deepened.
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