Severed Ties

"If that's what you think, suit yourself." She said nonchalantly, "You've always seen me as a gold digger. Mr. Croft, you described me as a vain and greedy social climber. Of course, I'll go to a richer man. Mr. Palmer is a much more compatible candidate than you.

"At least Mr. Palmer loves me and doesn't flirt with other women. And he doesn't have any children out of wedlock."

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