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"Afraid?" Clarence quietly laughed observing the terror in her eyes, "You have no guts, but you dare to marry into the Conrad family instead of your sister?"

His smile was nasty.

She felt his breath on her lips as she swallowed a mouthful of saliva. She slowly turned her back to face him, staring at him. "No."

He asked with narrowed brows, "No?"

"No!" Strongly, she remarked, "Riley will never conspire against you. I brought her only as a guest, and I won't let you think anything of her."

He appeared to be moved by the last words, as his pupils briefly paused. "Not allowed?"

“Indeed! I forbid it!"

"Woman, are you jealous?" He started giggling. Not only was he attractive, but he also had a lovely voice and great kissing skills. Hold on, what was she contemplating?

"I'm not envious. I simply won't allow you to cause harm to Riley."

When he heard that, his eyes grew icy. Abruptly, he shoved her away.

She collapsed on the floor. She gave him a furious look.

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