Monica headed to the mansion

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Every word Monica spoke made Brian's skin tingle, but he was not sure why. Was that because, during their time studying together in college, he had heard something similar from Arya before? He felt as though nothing had changed inside of him, both then and now. He detested the fact that people were still speaking well of William and never ceased complimenting him, even now.

“No, I did not say anything," Brian denied, his eyes covering the creep, smiling politely at Monica and saying, "Have you heard that William's father plans to announce William and Katherine's marriage on Elder Mackenzie's birthday?"

Monica was shocked to take in this information; her expression transformed into one of stupefaction. In a rush, she inquired,

"How do you know this? Is William cognizant of this?"

“My father informed me, and I think Katherine's father must have been the one to uncover it. It's an event you can never hide. He wants to do everything it takes to have his daughter wedded to William