Chapter 359

359 True Love or Pretense
That fake heiress, a doctor? Vincent would rather place his bet on the Yates family’s real heiress,
Yvette, who shot to fame in Kingbourne after curing Clyde Winston’s illness.
Though he disagreed with Marie’s opinion on Wynter, Vincent decided not to argue with her,
considering she couldn’t be reasoned with given her illness.
Instead, he chose to bring this matter to her husband, Shane Quinnell, and provided him with the
details.
“I need to get back to work now,” Wynter said. Before leaving, she whispered in Marie’s ear, “If you
don’t want to return to your previous job, let me know. We’re currently hiring.”
Marie’s eyes lit up slightly as she watched Wynter’s departing figure. She started to feel lonely without
her, though she knew she had to let Wynter return home.
As Wynter departed, Shane entered with a worried expression, his brows knitted in concern.
Upon seeing Marie, he sighed in relief. “Didn’t I tell you to stay in your room and not wander around?
It’s not safe to go out alone.”
Draping his jacket over Marie’s shoulders, Shane caught a whiff of alcohol, fueling his frustration.
“Were you drinking? You know you can’t handle alcohol with your condition! When will you stop
reckless behavior?”
Shane felt overwhelmed by stress. Nothing seemed to go smoothly recently.
this
Just when his hands were tied with company matters, his wife had an episode and disappeased. And
add to his worries, Fabian had informed him of Sevie’s return but refused to let him see her.
Uncertain of how his wife would react to Sevie’s return, Shane grappled with conflicting emotions.
“If you keep on doing this, I’ll make sure Naomi is aware of this,” Shane warned her, knowing that Marie
would only listen to Naomi, her beloved daughter.
Marie was startled, as if recalling something. However, Naomi’s name seemed to switch her mind off,
leaving her with a murmur, “Can’t let Naomi worry.”
“At least you still know not to let her worry.” Shane remarked as he lowered his head, rubbing her cold
hands. “Are you ? You should have put on something warm before coming out.”
Marie shook her head, her beautiful eyes appearing a bit dull yet gentle.
Shane arranged for some food to be prepared for Marie before she took her sedatives. Everyone in the
hotel had recognized him as a doting husband who personally took care of Marie.
After Marie had fallen asleep, Shane called Vincent to the study.
“What? Are you saying someone is trying to deceive Marie? I want to know the details,” Shane said
solemnly. He despised those who would take advantage of Marie’s illness.
Chapte:959 The Love of Pretense
Vincent exaggeratedly recounted the situation. “That fake heiress already had a bad reputation in
Southdale.
“Now, she seems to have picked up some folk remedies and claims to be a doctor. But in reality, she’s
just a student at a vocational school.”
“Vocationa! school?” Shane, who had only received an elite education overseas, was unfamiliar with
the term. “Are vocational schools still a thing nowadays? Are they similar to trade schools?”
Vincent nodded in response.
Shane couldn’t help but laugh. “How dare a vocational school student treat people without proper
training?”
“People from small towns are usually less civilized.” Vincent sighed deeply. “She’s adept at gaining
people’s trust, which worries me. I fear Ma’am might fall victim to her deception.”
Shane’s tone turned cold as he set down his coffee. “Then find a way to keep her away from Marie.”
“Yes, Sir. I’ll take care of it right away,” Vincent replied, eager to carry out Shane’s directive.
That fake heiress, Wynter, was trying to ingratiate herself with the Quinnell family by orchestrating a
chance encounter with Marie. She clearly had no idea how much the Quinnells despised such
schemes! That fake heiress‘ supposed cleverness was about to land her in deep trouble.