The Promise of Happiness novel Atalie and Samuel

Chapter 1190

“Bastien, you should count your blessings that my 'daughter' loves you and is willing to plead for mercy on your behalf.” Spreading his hands, King continued with a smile, “Once I become the king of Loang, you will be my 'son-in-law' and continue to enjoy the privilege and luxury you have grown accustomed to. In fact, I can give you more than that. If you can marry Lunetta, I'm sure you can marry Helma too.”

Helma had a special place in King's heart.

Even though he didn't acknowledge her as his real daughter, he couldn't deny the strong biological bond that they shared.

Therefore, he was willing to spare Bastien on Helma's account since Mikhail was his true target.

After King had spoken, Helma walked up to Bastien's side. Tugging on his suit, she persuaded him in a tone brimming with sincerity. “Bastien, did you hear that? As long as you marry me, he's willing to let both of us off the hook. We can then be together and enjoy unparalleled riches! Therefore, you have to agree to his proposal. Do it quickly!”

Under the circumstances, no one could deny how tempting King's offer was.

she wanted her

without a moment's hesitation, Bastien pried Helma's hand away from his sleeve. “I don't care about his proposal. It's no loss for me. I would rather die than

off his tongue than Helma

“Why?”

no why,” Bastien

be a reason!” Feeling utterly humiliated by Bastien, the emotional Helma raised her voice. “Why can you accept Natalie and Lunetta but not me? I was clearly the fiancée you were supposed to marry and the one who can be the biggest help to you. And yet, you reject me without even giving it a second thought! Do you know that I've had feelings for you since I was young? In order to be together with you, I

Helma's crush on Bastien carried a hint of her inferiority complex, the depth of her

her words to move Bastien—even a little—Helma was shocked that he didn't even bat an eyelid as he then replied, “There's no real reason. However, if you insist on one, I can only say that I have no feelings

dealt Helma a

he didn't reciprocate her feelings at the same level. Little did she

circumstances he is facing, he still