How the Ice King Became my Doting Billionaire Husband novel Chapter 418

Ella always suspected that the marriage between Morwenna and Stuart might not be quite equal. Stuart, a prominent figure in their social circle, and Morwenna, a naive girl from the countryside, seemed like an odd match. However, she never imagined that their marriage was nothing but a complete sham.

And what was with this ridiculous damsel-in-distress charade?

Ella felt awful for Morwenna and wanted to offer some comfort. She had barely taken two steps when two bodyguards blocked her path. Phineas, with a stern face, said, “Ms. Lamont, if you don't want Morwenna to suffer more, you should turn around, exit, and return to where you belong.”

Ella clenched her fists, tempted to punch Phineas. But what would that accomplish? If she acted out, Morwenna would ultimately suffer the consequences.

If Morwenna was willing to leave, Ella would risk everything to take her away. But seeing Morwenna huddled next to an elderly gentleman, Ella knew she wouldn't leave. This left Ella feeling both worried and helpless.

She had hoped that when Stuart returned, he might help Morwenna. Now, it seemed everyone was corrupt, and she was at a loss for what to do.

“Phineas, whatever you're fighting over, Morwenna is innocent. We're all respected individuals in Rosefrost Hollow. Hurting a young woman is disgraceful,” Ella retorted.

Phineas, showing his impatience, said, “I think the Lamont family has been too lenient with you, but don’t overstep. Even your father wouldn't dare speak to me like this.”

Ella's greatest strength was her bravery. Unfazed by Phineas's cold demeanor, she firmly stated, “If you dare to harm Morwenna physically, I’ll make sure everyone knows what happened today.”

With Ella out of the picture, Phineas turned to Morwenna with a softer voice, “Morwenna, I know you’re a kind person, but look where your kindness has brought you. Stuart has deceived and manipulated you. What do you gain from being loyal to him?”

Morwenna remained silent, her eyes closed, unmoving. But Phineas knew she was listening and continued, “I'm not asking you to harm him. Just retrieve some documents for me. Now that Norbert is incapacitated and Stuart has vanished, we can't just let the Hetfield family's empire, which Norbert built from the ground up, fall apart, can we?”

“If you get those documents, it’ll be a small revenge against Stuart, making him suffer a bit. After that, I promise not to trouble you or Norbert anymore. Norbert has been so good to you. Why should you care about anyone else? You should prioritize Norbert’s well-being above all.”

Finally, Morwenna opened her eyes, which were filled with a deep, resigned sadness.