Love's Redemption (Chris and Maddie)

Chapter 247

Eden stepped closer to me, and I Instinctively stepped back. He smiled and said, "Be my girlfriend."

I was stunned but quickly managed a mocking smile. "Mr. Griffins, making such jokes early in the Isn't really appropriate. You know-

morning

"I'm not joking," Eden interrupted me. "Only my girlfriend would have the privilege of meeting my dad." His words left me frozen. It was clear that he was using this status to pressure me. Sure enough, my hunch was correct. My palm itched earlier, which meant that something like this was bound to happen. "Maddie, you probably don't know this, but my dad has always been very suspicious.

"He trusts no one, especially now with his health not being great and so many people trying to get close to him with ulterior motives. He decided not to waste more energy and only met with family members

Eden gave me a detailed explanation, but I knew this was just an excuse.

"And then there's me. I'm genuinely smitten with you. I know I have a reputation as a playboy and have dated many women, but those were just flings. Not only would I not want to marry any of them, dad would never agree to it either," Eden said, laughing at himself with a hint of self-deprecation.

He probably knew how shameless he sounded.

but my

you're different. You seem like the type who would be a devoted wife and mother. That's why I

wanted to date me, and now here was a playboy. Previously, no one pursued me. Now, it seemed like I had two suitors

Griffins, I appreciate your sincerity, and thank you for your admiration, but I'm

seems a bit superficial.

But I just started dating someone last

smile turned sly.

smiled in response

What would it take

line with his

my assets to your name upon marriage. Not only that, but there's also-"

to tempt me with his family's wealth. But compared to the Gildon family's assets,

faltered, and then he smiled. “Actually, I

not suitable

honestly.