Chapter 269

Scarlett’s POV: I had been furious, but let’s be real… when a girl hears the man she likes compliment her looks, there’s no way she can stay upset! Still, I kept my expression icy. “If you like me, then why did you want to keep our marriage secret?” “The secret marriage was initially for your protection,” he explained earnestly. “You know my family’s situation. My car accident was an intentional assassination attempt orchestrated by internal family infighting. Before I could confirm who was behind it and gain complete control over the family, how could I dare let them know you were my wife?” I frowned thoughtfully, conceding the logic. Grandfather had even sent Everett’s mother to New York to hide after she was nearly blown up. For safety’s sake, a secret marriage did make sense. That must be why Grandfather never pushed us to have children or hold a wedding ceremony these past three years… everything was tied to the family feud. “So have you resolved it now?” He nodded. “It’s settled.