Kimberly Liu frowned, pondering just how likely it was for Marjorie Wan to do something like this.
The atmosphere here was tense and subtle, while on the other side, Muriel Murong was stuffing food into her mouth in a huff—all because Serena Qin clung tightly to Noah Duanmu and refused to let go!
Noah Duanmu was growing impatient, but every time Muriel Murong shot him a fierce glare, then glared just as fiercely at Serena Qin, muttered something under her breath, and stuffed more food in her mouth, he could read her lips—always mouthing 'shameless adulterers.' Watching her, he couldn’t help but want to laugh!
But soon, he found he couldn’t laugh anymore!
Morgan Shangguan took everything in. Though there was nothing wrong with a little flirting, it was always her own people who suffered losses. And since she couldn’t chat with Damien Gray at the moment and was a bit bored, she decided to stir up some trouble!
Noah Duanmu only saw Morgan Shangguan helping Muriel Murong with food, then leaning close to whisper something in her ear. The next moment, that little enchantress was beaming with joy, and his good mood vanished instantly, replaced by overwhelming irritation!
When he saw Morgan Shangguan smiling serenely, looking like a celestial maiden, it made his temper flare even more!
Damien Gray sighed, muttering quietly, "Are they really ignoring me?" He was the legitimate husband, sitting right here, yet she was getting cozy with another woman. Maybe it was time to reassert his authority as a husband!
However, when it comes to Morgan Shangguan, that might be a little difficult!
Maxwell Jing heard his muttering and stifled a laugh. Ethan Gu couldn’t help but kick him, and Maxwell Jing turned to look at him, raising an eyebrow.
Before Ethan Gu could say a word, Damien Gray’s voice rang out, "Ethan, you may take a month’s rest!"
At those words, Maxwell Jing’s expression changed—did this mean he’d have to handle everything alone for a month? Heaven help him! All he did was laugh once!
Ethan Gu curled his lips, laughing gloatingly, "Some people just love to bring trouble upon themselves!"
Maxwell Jing twitched his lips, speechless. Well, Ethan Gu did try to warn him—just a bit too late!
At that moment, Qin Yan stood up and called out, "Everyone, quiet down! I have something to announce!"
Everyone immediately fell silent. Noah Duanmu noticed the excitement on Serena Qin’s face and thought to himself that this couldn’t be good.
Before Qin Yan could speak, Noah Duanmu suddenly stood up, rushed over, grabbed Muriel Murong, and walked to Quentin Drake’s side. Without hesitation, he declared, "Father, I want to marry her!"
Quentin Drake had sparred with Muriel Murong before, so he naturally recognized her. When he saw her earlier, he knew Noah Duanmu had been lying to him before. What he couldn’t figure out was why Noah Duanmu would help the Cloud Guild!
Now it seemed this brat really wanted to drive him mad!
No one expected such a sudden turn of events. For a moment, the hall was so quiet you could hear a pin drop!
All along, the Grandmaster's Estate had been acknowledged as the leader of the righteous path, but now Noah Duanmu was openly declaring he wanted to marry a woman from an unorthodox sect—this was simply... outrageous!
Morgan Shangguan smiled. Noah Duanmu truly had some nerve, daring to announce before all the righteous sects that he would marry a woman from an unorthodox sect!
Muriel Murong finally snapped out of it and stared blankly, "Rogue Noah, are you out of your mind?"
Noah Duanmu twitched his lips and gave her a playful flick on the forehead. "You’re the crazy one. We’ve already slept together—who else would you marry if not me?" His gaze, intentionally or not, drifted to Morgan Shangguan, who realized he was provoking her and couldn’t help but find it amusing.
Muriel Murong’s cheeks flushed. "That doesn’t count!"
"Doesn’t count? Are you saying we didn’t sleep together?"
Muriel Murong frowned, hesitating. "Well, yes, but... my ideal husband isn’t someone like you!"
Noah Duanmu’s face darkened as he shouted, "Whether you like it or not, I’m marrying you!"
Serena Qin, who was fuming, suddenly froze—why did those words sound so familiar?
"Uh..." Muriel Murong looked at him for a long moment, then glanced at Morgan Shangguan. Morgan gave her an encouraging smile, so she finally said, albeit reluctantly, "Alright then!"
Before Noah Duanmu could start celebrating, Muriel Murong added, "But I have conditions!"
Noah Duanmu frowned, "Go on, say it!"
Muriel Murong raised one finger and said, "First, I don’t like anyone else using my things!"
Noah Duanmu was stunned for a moment, then translated her meaning—she wanted him to stay faithful. He nodded in agreement.
"Second, I don’t like the righteous sects, so I won’t marry you unless you join the Cloud Guild. Otherwise, forget it!"
Damien Gray glanced at Morgan Shangguan—this was indeed one of her protégés. While martial women cared little for conventions, few would dare say such things!
Morgan Shangguan shot him a look, her smile widening a bit, then turned to Claude Yun, who nodded slightly.
Damien Gray smiled helplessly. Of course!
This issue of 'marrying' was no small matter. Noah Duanmu struggled for a moment, then nodded with gritted teeth—fine, he’d marry into her sect! If women weren’t afraid, why should he be?
Morgan Shangguan couldn’t help but raise an eyebrow—Noah Duanmu actually agreed? He must really like Muriel Murong. Though their relationship developed quickly, she was more optimistic about them than about Marjorie Wan and Liam Liu!
But for them to truly be together, they still had to get past Quentin Drake.
The hall grew even quieter. The second son of the Grandmaster's Estate not only wanted to be with an unorthodox enchantress, but was also willing to marry into the Cloud Guild?
Quentin Drake slammed the table and stood up, shouting angrily, "Absurd!"
Noah Duanmu frowned, "Father..."
Before he could finish, a shadow flickered—before anyone could react, the leader of Jade Pavilion was suddenly decapitated.
Damien Gray toyed with his wine cup, curling his lips at Morgan Shangguan and sending a message: "Even high-level assassins are getting involved; they’ve really invested heavily!"
Morgan Shangguan’s eyes glimmered with a faint smile as chaos erupted. She replied, "If you want to compete with the Ghostmaster for business, you have to go all in!"