Chapter 39:

Justin squinted, clearly unsure of who the man was or why he was here. He could only see him swaggering in, taking long strides with deliberate sways of his shoulders.

At that moment, Mrs. Laura seemed to recognize someone.

“Young... young master Verney?” The mention of Verney’s name triggered a memory in Katherine’s mind. It seemed she had heard her mother mention it once before, in a proposed marriage. And this must be the young master whom Mrs. Laura had praised so highly the scion of the Cambrisz family.

Katherine had imagined him to be handsome, refined, and exuding an air of sophistication, but she hadn’t expected this... Katherine thought, he’s a bit of a mismatch in her eyes...

Meanwhile, Justin still hadn’t recognized the man before him, but he sensed an air of arrogance about him. Just then, Mrs. Laura suddenly approached with a smile, circling around the man as if they were old acquaintances. However, behind her smile, Justin could detect some discomfort.

“Oh my, young mast
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