Chapter: 1607

His genteel manner left Juliet feeling oddly unsatisfied. This wasn't the real Cliff at all. He was putting on a performance, rigid as a statue. Deciding to crack his facade, she ventured, "I hope visiting your company won't cause any awkwardness. Your cousin won't mind, will she?"

“Miss Foster, there's no need to probe so deeply. Even if we end up getting married, mutual feelings are lacking."

Juliet's laugh held a hint of mockery. “What are you afraid of? I won't harm her, and she's no obstacle to me."

Cliff's lips curved into a cold smile. Juliet's confidence stemmed from having already gauged Madison's position. After all, the Hopkins family held strict principles against improper relationships. Even with Laney's lack of blood relation. Cliff recognized this reality clearly, and it was precisely why he'd arranged this outing with Juliet.

Juliet didn't mind his expression and spoke with calculated generosity.