Substitute Marriage: Reborn As The Top Big-Shot
/ Substitute Marriage: Reborn As The Top Big-Shot Chapter 1700
Chapter 1700: 413: It seems like an old friend arrives_4 Chapter 1700: 413: It seems like an old friend arrives_4 “No,” Hale Bennett replied.
“Really?” Barton Turner was somewhat uneasy.
Hale Bennett nodded slightly, “Really.”
As the words fell, Hale Bennett asked again, “I've spoken with Grandpa about Miss Gemma.”
Mentioning Gemma, Barton Turner's face was full of regret.
“She is a very excellent person, but unfortunately, she chose the wrong path.”
Hale Bennett glanced at Barton Turner from the corner of his eye, then continued, “Barton, tell me honestly, did Miss Gemma betray the Si Family?”
“Is it important to you?” Barton Turner asked.
“It is important,” Hale Bennett nodded.
Barton Turner spoke indifferently, “Yes, she betrayed the Si Family.”
Upon hearing this, Hale Bennett frowned imperceptibly.
Although he knew Barton Turner would not lie to him.
But Hale Bennett still found it hard to believe.
“You don't believe it?” Barton Turner continued to ask.
Hale Bennett did not speak.
Barton Turner took a deep breath, unsure what Hale Bennett truly felt for Gemma.
But seeing how much Hale Bennett believed in Gemma, it was very distressing for her.
Almost suffocating.
After a moment, Barton Turner continued, “Because of her betrayal, Grandpa's health suddenly worsened.”
“Although she was an abandoned infant Grandpa took in, he has been meticulously teaching her for years, caring for her more than his own granddaughter. Even Grandpa himself never expected that she would do such a thing. Because of this incident, he now is unwilling to trust anyone and is guarded against everybody.”
“That Grandpa did not announce it publicly is still out of consideration for their familial bond.”
“Is that so?” Hale Bennett just looked at Barton Turner.
Barton Turner met Hale Bennett's eyes, “You know I wouldn't lie to you.”
At this, Barton Turner continued, “Hale, I know you have always admired her. But some things cannot be ignored just because you admire her.”
Once an act of betrayal is committed, it can never be undone.
If Gemma dared to do it.
Why not dare to admit it?
Hearing this, Hale Bennett narrowed his eyes, and asked again, “Is there a problem with the ultimate plan?”
Barton Turner smiled and said, “Would you rather believe that there's a problem with the ultimate plan than that she betrayed us?”
“I believe in her,” Hale Bennett articulated firmly.
Hearing these words, Barton Turner's face was indescribable.
Because Hale Bennett believed in her, so no matter what Gemma did, Hale Bennett would find an excuse for her.
Barton Turner took a deep breath, “I used to be like you. We both trusted her, believing she could purify the universe and lead us to complete the ultimate plan, but the truth is, she betrayed us.”
“That's because your trust was not firm enough,” Hale Bennett said.
Barton Turner looked at Hale Bennett in disbelief, “Aren't you afraid of making me angry?”
She was angry.
The question came with a tinge of jealousy.
How many women would be willing to hear their fiance speak so firmly about believing another woman?
“Barton, I believe in you,” Hale Bennett said, gazing steadily at Barton Turner, “You are different from the others. You are not like those trivial women.”
With just a simple sentence, Hale Bennett dissolved the anger in Barton Turner's heart.
Hale Bennett believed in her.
That was enough for her.
Reaching the end of the garden, Hale Bennett stopped, turned his head to look at Barton Turner, “I have matters to deal with. I'm going back first; you should rest early too.”
“Okay,” Barton Turner nodded.
Hale Bennett turned and walked away.
Watching Hale Bennett's figure disappear into the garden, Barton Turner then turned and left.
And all this was seen by Barton Turner's younger cousin.
“Sister.”
The little cousin ran to Barton Turner's side.
“What's the matter?” Barton Turner turned to look at her cousin, “Sweetie, do you need something from me?”
Sweetie took a deep breath and looked at Barton Turner, “Sister, you should call off your engagement with Hale Bennett.”
“Why?” Barton Turner was taken aback.
Sweetie continued, “He doesn't love you at all, and even if you get married, you won't be happy.”
Hearing this, Barton Turner chuckled lightly.
After a moment, Barton Turner patted Sweetie's head, “You little one, speaking so wisely, but do you understand love?”
“I do!” Sweetie stood hands on hips, adopting an adult's posture, “Sister, Hale Bennett is just using you; there's no love in the way he looks at you.”
Barton Turner's smile deepened, “If it's not love, then what is it?”
Chapter end
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