Chapter 660

To prevent the Pendletons from becoming a laughingstock in Capitus, Selene had to make Esther's infertility a public matter. Oliver subtly adjusted his glasses, staring piercingly at Selene. "Madam Pendleton, do you know why Esther can't have children?" His words held hidden meaning, unsettling Selene. "Dad, take her away. We'll talk about this later." Chadwick completely missed Selene's signals. His arrogance and self-importance blinded him to the threat posed by Bradley and Esther, whom he considered insignificant. "Escort Madam Pendleton off!" Chadwick signaled his groomsmen, who were clueless about the situation. They followed his command and moved Selene offstage. The normally reserved Richard Pendleton stepped forward, his hand gently circling Selene's waist. He leaned in and whispered cautiously, "Had enough?" Selene glared at Richard. "If it weren't for you, would this drama have unfolded today?" 'If not for you, would I have sacrificed my dignity?; she wondered. "Selen