Chapter 932: How Far Are You Willing to Go for My Daughter

Tina froze, startled.

Was Uncle so eager to marry her?

Ruud was adamant. "Absolutely not! Marriage is a serious matter. You say two months is enough, but how do I know this isn't just a trick to lure my daughter away?"

Jared stayed silent, his expression unreadable.

Tensions were high. Alina knew that siding with either of them would only make things worse. Warren had to step in, attempting to mediate. "Tina, it's up to you. If you agree, no one else's opinion matters."

Tina's response was calm and collected. "I don't care about the timing. As long as I can be with Uncle, that's enough."

Ruud nearly exploded with frustration.

Daughter, I'm doing this for you! We've only just been reunited as a family. How can you talk about marriage so casually?

But he knew if he pushed any further, the fragile bond he'd just rebuilt with his daughter could shatter in an instant. Still, the thought of handing his daughter over was unbearable.

"No. I'll think about it," he finally said.

Tina rolled her eyes, exasperated.

Her marriage was her decision-what did his objections have to do with it?

Jared smirked. "If you're still worried, Father, I can follow your example. I'll change my surname and move into the Pace family permanently."

The room fell silent. Everyone was stunned. Even Warren, seated at the head of the table, looked visibly uncomfortable.

It wasn't shock-it was embarrassment.

infamous antics with the Brookes family had already spread far and wide. Everyone knew how the once-proud General Praevion had humiliated himself, trying to please his

be? I just objected a little,

"I'm genuinely inspired by you,

Ruud: "..."

general. His

I have. I

was mostly satisfied with Jared's answer. Over the years, he'd seen too many empty promises. Words were cheap;

needed tangible proof of Jared's commitment. He had already investigated Jared's assets and influence. While they paled in comparison to Tina's, they were impressive for his generation. Jared's willingness to put

daughter

help. His intimidating demeanor softened as

squeezing his hand. "Even if our daughter gets married, she'll still be close to us. You can see her whenever you want. Besides, Jared is someone I trust.

let's settle this. Pick

walked Jared out. When she returned, she found Alina standing alone in the courtyard,

glanced around, noticing someone was missing. "Why are you out here by

to say

father's probably inside, crying because you're

Tina: "..."

decided to drop

father and I will visit

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at the

sat at a mahogany desk, working

floor nearby. Every so often, he'd run over to check on Mark, who eventually scooped him up, letting him sit in his lap. The butler knocked and entered. "Sir, Young Master Jon

Mark responded with a

led Jon into the

gaze briefly landed on Poppy, who sat quietly in

his small voice breaking the

into a brief

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