Heiress Unmasked: Shaking the World With Geomancy novel Chapter 2172

The man held out a finely crafted velvet box to Louise. A beautifully polished emerald bangle lay in it.

He said, "This emerald bangle may not be the finest in the world, but it's been passed down from my great-grandmother's lineage. My elder brother and I each inherited one. His is with my sister-in-law.

"I wish to give mine to you…"

Louise didn't take the box right away. She simply looked at him and asked, "Are you sure you want to marry me?"

The man, Edmund Hastings, solemnly nodded. "I do!"

"Even if I'm not human? Does it not matter to you?"

Edmund's expression didn't waver. "I knew you weren't human the day you saved me in the mountains. I admire you, and it has nothing to do with whether you're human or a demon."

Hearing this, Louise picked up the emerald bangle and let it roll gently in her palm. Then, her eyes sharpened, and waves of supernatural energy radiated from her body.

Without warning, she transformed into demon form right before his eyes.

Her long black hair turned into flowing silver, while her pupils became those of a fox. Behind her, nine magnificent tails unfurled in an eerie, seductive manner.

It was the first time Edmud had seen her in her demon form, and he froze.

"Even like this, do you still want to marry me?" Louise stared at him and repeated her question. "Think carefully. I'll give you just one chance."

After all, Edmund was just human. Faced with the fox demon before him, his eyes flickered with fear.

Though he tried to suppress it, his hand couldn't help but tremble as he slowly reached out toward the emerald bangle in Louise's hand.

Assuming he meant to take back the heirloom, a flash of mockery flickered in Louise's eyes as she handed it toward him.