Miss Pendleton (Update to C.222 END) - Chapter 62
Laura swallowed hard as she looked at the sign. There had been many uncertain moments in her life, but this was her first new challenge like this. She hadn’t been this anxious even when she first entered society.
She smoothed her hair, straightened her collar, and stepped inside.
Upon entering, she found herself in a waiting room. It was bright with good lighting, but the state of the furniture and wallpaper gave it a somewhat gloomy atmosphere. Long chairs were placed against the walls, with several modestly dressed young ladies sitting and waiting for their turn.
Laura approached the desk where a woman sat and said she was a first-time visitor looking for employment. The woman quickly scanned her face and attire from top to bottom, then told her to have a seat in the waiting area.
Laura sat down in one of the chairs. Her heart was pounding loudly. Her hands were sweating so much that her brown gloves were soaked through. Soon after, several names were called, and the ladies who had been waiting went into the office beyond the desk.
She waited patiently for her turn. When there were no ladies left in the waiting room, her name was called.
“Miss Laura Sheldon.”
Laura immediately stood up and entered the office.
The office was much more presentably furnished than the waiting room. The wallpaper and cabinets were clean and new, and the sturdy beech desk with the nameplate “Annie Stopper” on it even gave an air of luxury.
The middle-aged Miss Stopper, the owner of the office, greeted her politely.
“Welcome, Miss Sheldon. You’re looking for a governess position, correct?”
Laura smiled awkwardly.
“Yes.”
“Have you done this work before?”
“No.”
Male lead fell into her trap — and shattered when she walked away
This is also on my reread list!
This one is a slow burn, but when it burns, it burns hard.
Definitely worth a read, y’all!
The story follows a thousand-year-old seductive spirit who, on a bet, sets out to charm the male lead—a once-promising but unfortunate cultivator.
But just when she succeeds in making him fall for her, she heartlessly leaves, driving him to madness.
Determined to find her at all costs, he captures her, keeping her by his side no matter what, even if she hates him.
I love this kind of trope—I enjoy watching the male lead suffer in agony.
The ending drags a bit with unnecessary filler, but that’s fine.
As long as I enjoy the beginning, I’m good.
Intro
As an enchantress, Su Heng possesses captivating eyes and charming beauty, easily manipulating the joys and sorrows of living beings at her fingertips.
But to enchant a god, making him taste the bitterness of love’s separation, long-lasting resentment, unattainable desires, and inability to let go…
Do you dare?
Su Heng assists a divine lord in his cultivation, aiming to make him experience all the sufferings of love, so that he can attain the Great Dao.
Only after being chased down from the heavens by the divine lord, confined and completely possessed by him, does she realize how successful she has been.
The once gentle and polite youth has transformed into someone she no longer recognizes.
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It’s progressing a bit slowly, but nicely… I hope there won’t be unnecessary distances between them due to misunderstandings.
I think this trip to Bath will be good to Laura. Meeting these women will inspire her to be more confident. I just hope her ex and Mr. Dalton don’t ruin it.
Each chapter leaves me in suspense for the future. Although the readers are given assurance from Laura’s feelings since the carriage kiss, I can’t help but doubt the next steps for this couple! Ian’s feeling are deep and tumultuous like waves against a cliff. I can only hope that when the two finally meet, he will remain level headed.