Chapter 916:

Ophelia’s personal grievances paled in comparison to such immense leverage. Daren’s frown gave way to a broad smile.

“Rodger, that’s more than generous. If this is your decision, you have our full trust and support.” He didn’t spare his sister so much as a glance.

Ophelia stared at him in disbelief, her world tipping off its axis.

Her brother had agreed—just like that?

Was she really expected to marry a disabled man and raise another woman’s child, all in exchange for a business deal?

What did that make her? Nothing more than a pawn, sacrificed for the family’s ambitions.

She shot to her feet, emotion threatening to spill over.

“I can’t—”

her arm, his voice

hardening with resolve. “Don’t be stubborn. This isn’t about your feelings. It’s about our family’s legacy. If you go through with this union, our status in Beversea will rise

of both families combined, you’ll become the crown jewel

Ophelia’s chest tightened.

easy, carefree smile

top of Beversea’s social ladder—admired, envied—would Nathan finally care? Would he turn his

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the resistance

her hand a gentle tap, his tone softening. “Good. Stay here for now and settle in. I have business at the company,

and left the Higgins

Ophelia, quickly chased by

lavish room

Nathan? Why isn’t

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