Rising from the Ashes BY Only For You

---- Chapter 2439 Elaine huffed. "Just speaking about the gift itself, of course, I'm satisfied. This would be enough to marry a few legitimate young ladies from the Reyes family. But Valerie isn't just any ordinary bloodline member of the Reyes family. She's Finnegan's most beloved daughter, and also the Reyes family's most promising young talent. You're really putting me in a difficult position by doing this." Andrew shrugged. "I don't think there's anything difficult about it. Both our sides have sufficient strength and prestigious reputations; we're respectable people.

And the gift I'm offering is sincere enough. So you really don't need to trouble yourself over this. In my opinion, just agree to it, and we can discuss a date for the two of them to tie the knot." Elaine gave a sharp, amused laugh. "You're really something, aren't you? Everyone knows Valerie isn't just another member of the Reyes family, yet you talk like it's your right to decide her future. Fine then... Let's do this properly. I'll speak to Valerie first If she agrees, I'll report it to Finnegan and see what he says. How's that?" Andrew shook his head.

or not, how dare he talk to her in that ---- tone? Andrew continued, "In powerhouses, marriage alliances are common and decided by the parents or the matchmakers. As long as you agree, then Ms. Valerie's opinion and thoughts don't really matter. If her elders arrange for her to marry a respectable man, she should be

I can't force Valerie into something she doesn't want." Andrew was frustrated. He knew this approach still would not

you, but I hope you won't keep me waiting too long." As Andrew spoke, he revealed another plan. "By the way, I'm preparing to leave Sovereign's Apothecary and go independent, breaking their monopoly on