Chapter 427

That night, the Salvadors gathered for once and headed to Crescent

Bay to have their monthly dinner with Nigel.

They seemed like one big family. Even Bethany poured Carrie a drink. and urged her to eat for a change. It was as if they were close sisters.

Carrie sat next to Justin, burying her head in her food without joining

in the conversation.

Although Carrie was not social, she had her pride.

She did not accept the drink from Bethany or respond to her.

“Dad, Shannon and I have been talking, and we have come to a decision, so we wanted to share with you and get your take on the matter.” Gregory sat upright, displaying excellent table manners as

expected of a gentleman.

“If you have already made up your mind, why bother telling me?

Nigel kept his attention on his food “Can’t your wife sort it out? She has always been your advisor, and that’s how you have gotten by over the years.”

Shannon forced a smile as malice alighted in her eyes.

Every month, Shannon dreaded the day she was to have dinner with

the old man, who was filled with cynical comments. She would

always lose sleep the night before.

She counted the days until the old man would meet his fate.

frown and clutched Shannon’s hand under the table. “Bethany is

her lips, her

“Marriage?”

only 25.

me for another two years before they get married. What’s

Gregory was speechless.

princesses aren’t short of suitors. I’m sure men will be

when they are

looked at Gregory skeptically. “Don’t tell me that the

you need to procure help for

a marriage

get the wrong idea, Dad. The company

her husband with

make this clear, Gregory. I forbid you

satisfy your vanity. I don’t

or is about to go bankrupt, but

Do

You have a

held Nigel’s arm and swung it coyly.

interests at heart. It has nothing to do with business. I feel

ready for marriage.”

you ready for marriage, Bethany?” Nigel was taken

Bethany nodded shyly.

were growing up so fast.

wrong idea, Dad. We didn’t force

down because she has her eye on

her daughter gleefully.

who

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