My Pretty Sweetheart (Arianna)

I was silent for a short while as well. After giving it some thought, I looked back at him and uttered, "It's illegal of you to take any one of these children away. They are still underage and thus they are still under the protection of the law. Therefore, it's impossible for you to take any of them with you." sᴇaʀᴄh thᴇ Find_Nøvel.ɴet website on Gøøglᴇ to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

Rick narrowed his eyes at me, "I lost my son and spent a hundred thousand dollars for nothing. Do you think I am going to turn a blind eye to this? How dumb do you think I am?"

Instead of refuting his words, I just answered, "Of course not. If you trust me, you might as well listen to my opinion."

He narrowed his eyes and replied, "Alright, speak." "There's nothing we can do about your son's death. The person who murdered your son should be the one to take full responsibility for this, but Susan has fled and she is nowhere to be found. Therefore, the only thing we can do now is to discuss this like civilized people and try to figure out a solution that both of you would be satisfied with. What I mean is the Hathaway family should compensate the betrothal money as they are obliged to do that."

"I'm not

smirked faintly and continued, "It has nothing to do with whether you're short on cash or not. Besides, your son has been murdered. The wisest thing for you

How much can he compensate me? Does he even have the money? The Parker family has lost its sole heir!

as you wish. Rick, you

shaken to my very core. My jaw dropped wide open when I registered what she had said. Did this woman just offer up her own daughters? How much

beside him and didn't dare to say a single word. It seemed like she was his wife. She looked furious. She glared at Laura as

It seemed like he was eager to do so, but he feared his wife. This was why