air was neatly styled with expensive musk-scented hair oil. His grandmother sat beside him, holding his left hand with her wrinkled right hand. Gerald patted that hand reassuringly. He love

ze. They were all dressed in expensive and classy attire, clearly tailored for the occasion. They welcomed Gerald and his family as if they were honored gu

the change in the bride's name and, of course, because Gerald didn't want to attract too much

f guests, it would undoubtedly be luxurious because the invited guests were influential figures for both families. Some of the guests already knew the fa

guards. Gerald asked his assistant to take the man to a separate room because he wanted to have a private conversation with his prospective fath

ir," Gerald said as he looked at the middle-aged man with a fri

plied honestly. Of course, everyone was familiar with Gerald as a ruthless and col

adley nodded and took a seat. They engaged in a serious conversation that lasted

ached Gerald and Bradley's ears. Bradley had already stood in front

side Mr. Leonidas. Her strikingly beautiful yet perpetually cynical eyes now locked onto Gerald's w

ollarbone and a portion of her delicate shoulder, which appeared fair and graceful. Her long, wavy black hair, which Gerald knew usually cascaded down, was now e

have a soft fuzz. Gerald had a preference for women with such features. It looked sensual and tempting. He smiled lasciviously once more, payin

rmon. Not long after, Gerald officially became Ariana's husband. After exch

r father tightly. There were no tears of joy that typically fl

that was the reali

Brooks nodded. After all, Ariana had signed the contract. So, the girl couldn't refuse. Then, the two burly men who had been guar

de. Ariana only glanced at him briefly before turning her back to

standing behind her.Even her back was now pressed against his chest, and his lips were dangerously close to her ear. His warm

ook a step back. More because he was surprised bec

ried you because I had to. And considering the agreement you made, I'm sure you also know everything. So there'