The Love that Never Really Dies (Sasha and Sebastian) novel Chapter 1516

Chapter 1516 Just A Deal

Yet, to Gabriella’s surprise, Edmund responded, “Is there a problem? You’re all relying on the Zander family’s money, so what’s wrong with her being the head of the household? It’s already good that she’s letting you enjoy your stay here.”

When the woman who was sitting numbly by the window heard that, her dull eyes lit up, and she straightened her back.

He’s not holding me accountable for that? In fact, he agrees that they’re the leech?

Meanwhile, Gabriella was livid after hearing Edmund’s response.

“We’re the one living off the Zander family’s money? Are you not working? Edmund, are you even a man? You’re one of the Coopers, so how can you shamelessly say such things?”

“Why should I be ashamed? I married her because of the Coopers, didn’t I?” he nonchalantly stated.

Immediately, Gabriella’s face turned red, utterly furious. At the same time, Tillie stiffened when she heard that.

She had mixed feelings as she stared at the man downstairs.

It’s not like he’s doing any better. For the Cooper family, he has come to the Zander family to propose to me even though he doesn’t like me; even though he has someone he loves, he still has to marry someone he doesn’t at all. That’s tough, isn’t it? That’s why there’s nothing wrong with what he says now.

Eventually, Gabriella slinked away, but Tillie continued to quietly stand there and watch the man walk up the stairs.

It seemed like he did not expect her to stand there as he froze when their eyes met. This is the first time he properly looked at me, Tillie thought to herself.

Nevertheless, their locked gaze only lasted a few seconds. The surprise in his eyes died away, and he turned to head toward his bedroom.

Unable to hold herself back anymore, Tillie cried out, “Edmund, wait! I have something to tell you.”

Then, for the first time, she mustered enough courage to run toward him.

Edmund stopped and turned to look at her coldly.

He hated her. Not only because of her face but also because she reminded him of how much of a failure he was.

He never thought that he would end up living like that.

He never thought that he would need marriage to complete certain things.

She liked it even if he was going to curse at her again.

To her surprise, the man slowly turned to look at her with surprise, confusion, and impatience in his eyes.

“Aren’t you sick of this? Aren’t you sick of being with those unbelievable people?”

“No,” Tillie tentatively answered as she tightened her shaking fists.

“As long as you give me a chance, I’ll change the family for the better, and I’ll make them change for the better too.”

For a few seconds, Edmund did not know what he should say.

He was not Devin, who was simple-minded when it came to love. He was not Sebastian, who only loved one despite having tons of scandals. He, Edmund, was a renowned playboy.

He could read the minds of women as long as he interacted with them.

“Tillie, you know that our marriage is just a deal. You must have overheard me when I went to the Zander family to ask for your hand in marriage, right?”

Tillie paled.

Edmund continued, “I was clear when I said that I’d be working with the Zander family to launder some of the assets that my father has. I promised the Zander family that they would get one-third of those assets. Since you’ve heard me, you should know that our marriage is but a front. Why are you still trying so hard to preserve it?”