Chapter 128: Intricate Trap

Lady Fitzroy was startled and hurriedly asked, "What do you mean by that?"

If marrying Wensley offered no advantage, she would have a reason to convince everyone to call off the engagement.

"Before, there was something I couldn't figure out—why did the other side go to such great lengths to handpick Steven? After much thought, I realized there was more to it," Miranda, pulling Wensley back beside her, sat in front of Lady Langley and analyzed, "If we go by Wensley’s father’s logic, marrying Wensley into that family would indeed win a reputation for keeping one’s word, which might even aid Lord Fitzroy in his promotion to Prime Minister. But think about it, Madam—if this whole thing was aimed at Lord Fitzroy, planned so meticulously, how could they leave such a glaring loophole that would end up benefiting him, turning a disadvantage into an advantage?"

Lady Fitzroy and Lady Langley exchanged a glance; this was something neither of them had considered.

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