Chapter 450:

But she refused to just give up. She had loved Ethan for countless years and had always tried to please him. Why should Brenna, who had done nothing, receive the love that was rightfully hers?

In the afternoon, Ethan settled into his seat across from Luther for a game of chess.

With each move, Luther’s experienced hands guided a knight into position, showcasing decades of strategic expertise. The game remained evenly matched, with neither the seasoned businessman nor the family patriarch able to claim the upper hand.

“While we play, Ethan, reflect on your past with Rosie,” Luther said, eyes fixed on the chessboard. “She might be headstrong, but deep down, her intentions are pure.”

Luther had arranged the chess match not just for the game, but to engage in a private conversation with Ethan.

if Luther was trying to probe his decision not to choose Rosie

Luther’s influential position in both the Harper family and the Harper Group—a company whose power

Ethan said, moving his queen forward.

Ethan’s careful attempt to dodge the true issue. He believed Ethan clearly knew what he wanted to ask—Rosie

Brenna after only a few meetings, ignoring his

know that Rosie expects more from your relationship, Ethan,” Luther said. “She grew up believing she’d be your bride, given our families’ agreement. Why haven’t

marrying her. I view such agreements as outdated relics. Even before I met Brenna, I had resolved

𝓥𝓮𝓻𝓲𝓯𝓲𝓮𝓭 𝓫𝔂 𝓼𝓲𝓽𝓮: 𝗀𝖺𝗅𝗇𝗈ν𝖊𝗅𝘀﹒ⅽ𝗈𝗺

response was quiet, almost thoughtful.

first met, I knew Brenna was the one for me.

cling to outdated traditions or arrange a marriage out

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