Chapter 384

Albert’s eyelids twitched. His heart also leapt to his throat.

No matter what, Abel was the richest man in Sommerset. How could Ruth be so impudent?

Rumors had it that Abel stayed away from women. Albert had given thought as to why these two would suddenly get married, and the only plausible reason behind it was that they were working together!

So, how could Ruth be so rude to the one who was clearly the dominant party in their partnership?

He wanted to lecture Ruth, but “the dominant party” spoke up first. “It was my luck to be able to marry Ruth.”

Ruth looked prideful and smug. “You hear that? He’s the one who got lucky!”

Albert found himself speechless.

He had wanted to ask Abel to take care of Ruth on the grounds that he was an elder, but he could not say that at that moment.

Somehow, he had a feeling that their relationship was not what he imagined it to be.

Thus, all of his requests were unnecessary.

In the end, Albert said nothing. But, when he was on his way back