Chapter 496

"What's up?" Jenny asked first. Bethany gave a wry smile. "Mrs. Lawson invited me to have dinner at the manor tonight." Jenny looked exasperated. "Is she always monitoring you? How else would she know the moment you landed?" Bethany sighed, a bit helpless, as it did seem to be the case. "It's okay. I'll go with you," Frank said softly, reassuring her. They first went to drop off their belongings at their place. Then, he accompanied Bethany to the manor. On the way, Frank brought up a previous suggestion. "Have you given any thought to the idea I proposed before?" "What idea?" Bethany looked puzzled. "About pretending to marry me," Frank reminded her. He had brought it up a few times while he was abroad, but Bethany had firmly rejected the idea each time. He thought there was a chance she might change her mind now. However, she said, smiling, "Come on, Frank. That's not funny." "Very well." Frank wasn't disheartened, merely reminding her. "The offer still stands if you change