The Billionaire’s Maid Bride

Chapter 596

Pink crept up Penelope’s cheeks as she spoke with a hint of shyness, “Oh, Miranda, it’s really up to Lucian, isn’t it? I’m all ears for his take.”

Miranda chuckled warmly, taking in Penelope’s endearing ways. Despite her occasional bouts of high spirits, Miranda found it all quite normal. After all, Penelope had saved both Lucian and herself. The debt of gratitude weighed heavily on Miranda’s heart. If it hadn’t been for Penelope’s quick thinking, Miranda herself might have been the one laid up in the hospital. The thought of all that Penelope had endured in her stead was heart-wrenching. It was just a shame that her son now harbored such a strong aversion to marriage.

She felt helpless.

Meanwhile, in the study…

“You know, Lucian, I’m not one to rush you, but since you’ve already committed to this marriage, we hold our word as bond. If you intend to back out, you’d best have a solid reason,” Carter said with a piercing gaze that saw right through to Lucian’s inner turmoil.

Lucian nodded slightly. “I understand, Grandfather. Just give me a little time.”

Carter continued, “Your marriage is a significant matter, not to be taken lightly. You claimed that Penelope saved your life and begged to marry her. At first, I doubted the Flanagans, given their modest background, but you were insistent, and I relented. Penelope’s got a bit of sass, which is normal enough for a girl raised in a rich family. If there are small tiffs between you two, just show a little patience, my boy.”

Lucian’s voice trailed off. His smile was tinged with a

Might I ask why?”

sharp intellect soon cut to the chase, “It’s because of

back, Lucian

to marry

“Are you serious, Lucian?”

Lucian affirmed.

resolve in his grandson’s eyes and sighed, “Penelope suffered greatly to save your mother. She lost a child, broke her leg, her arm… She just recovered. If you try to break off this engagement, you’ll become the eye of a public storm, the target of scorn. You’ll

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the reins of the Lindberg Corporation. Among his grandsons, Lucian was the one

competent, he still fell short

within the corporation. If Lucian called off. the engagement with Penelope, bolstered by public outcry, certain shareholders would surely challenge him. At such a time, George would