the introductory dinner tonight. She can't be in an arranged marriage. She just c

glass water vase and a cup. Her smile fades on seeing Adrien seated at her dresser,

me marry for business gains. Most marriages that begin this way end up badly. I ran into his sist

rie

ds to cover her ears as the glass vase shatters loudly. She looks up at her m

won't be able to handle it. The Alphonso family is good and they have the resources to help our family business from crumbling. Their first son, Theophilus, is a nice man, marry him and all our problems are solved. Since you both are heirs to both families' businesses, we can merge

p breath to relax hers

e you wear those heels I got you the other day. They make you a bit m

get to this level? Her family has never been so low. They have been rich right from time and now they want to sell her off to a family that just came into the limelight only ten years ago. No one cared about the Alphonsos

en pieces of glass on the floor. She wants to pick them up but she rushes o

other is in the living room. They both sm

e you're really happy to meet you

way. Besides, marrying Theophilus Alphonso is the only way she can help the family. If her father knows about her disapproval it woul

You know we want to make a good first impr

has a smile on as he takes her hand in his

the gates of the highly luxurious and fancy house the Alphon

to be fine

ces at her mother wh

the car. No one is in the compound except the

to welcome us," Adrian say

he house. He hands them over to th

aware of your arrival and will be with you shortly. In the meantime, you can entertain you

dle-aged woman to the guest

inutes without anyone attending to

't be treated like this just because I wan

soon be here," Valerie tries to

ws they have no regard fo

mother an 'I to

is attitude we might jus

No, no, don't be too quick to judge. Maybe

at his wife."This isn't the f

and relaxes ba

worries. It is her first time visiting the Alphonsos and if what her father says about them is true, she has a lot on

re for som

face. She takes the plate of biscuits and cookies from the maid and thanks her po

ther won't sense her uneasiness. He alway

mother scolds her for her gluttony and she accidentally drops the plate on the floor in fright. Her act earns her a glare from her paren

nd on her forehead. She stands up

sappointment as expected. Mr. and Mrs. Alphonso have a look of dis

d at that moment, she confirms her hatred for him. How rude of him to find her pain and embarrassment amusing. She has always wondere