Susan's New Husband

Jack fell to the ground, groaning in agony, and the guards gagged him with a coarse cloth, so that all might not be affected by his voice. Leon did not seem anxious to have Jack taken away! It seems his punishment is not over yet! I saw him whisper in the ear of the inner official, who then announced again in a steady voice. " "Let William Logan and his father meet!" William? My heart tightened inexplicably, and I was relieved to see William come in intact. Fortunately Leon had not hurt him! As Leon was present, in order not to excite his jealousy. I dared not even look up at William; I could only peek at him through the reflection of the floor. Even so, I could feel myself being watched from behind. Leon is watching my every move! "Susan Moore, I declare your marriage to Jack Jones null and void! You will no longer be a partnership! You will marry William! Leon sneered, "Now all you have to do is reject your partner!" " Susan froze, looking first at me and then at my father in horror.