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Chapter 540

Author: Majestic Future
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Tally was well aware of the Glenn family's standing in Harborlean.

It would be the end of her if she publicly called the engagement off now. The Glenn family might just end her life out of spite.

Tally shuddered at the thought of how ruthless the Glenn family could be.

Markus' expression remained as dark as ever. His gaze bore down on Tally with unwavering dominance, causing her to break into a cold sweat under his oppressive stare.

"Why?"

She didn't understand what Markus wanted with her and Victor.

The Johnsons couldn't afford to offend them.

Markus threatened, "The consequences will be much worse if you don't call the engagement off."

"That's not reason enough for me to call the engagement off. Plus, it's just a contract marriage, and we plan to divorce in a year or two. This marriage will bring peace to everyone. I can't risk offending Victor either."

Furthermore, she had been the one to reach out to Victor first. If she were to call off the engagement at this juncture,
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