d with my parents that had forced me into taking this drast

parents waiting for me. I had no idea how long they had been there, but I was already feeling ov

ed, rolling my eyes as I sank into the sofa and shrugged off my jacke

er familiar lecture, and I had to suppress a sigh. This

this for another time? I really don't h

married, and here you are, still single. Please, do something about this before I'm embarrassed to

and it's just not for me. It requires too much effort, and I'm not some old bachelor. I have p

imed in for the first time, and I felt a surge of anger. His kn

ou, Dad? I've been managing your busi

tter what! Your ability to work doesn't define your resp

and nothing you or Mom say will ch

breaking the hearts of innocent girls? W

my hard work would be wasted

meet the right woman, I'll know.

three months to find a wife, or I'll ha

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spot my father seated, pati

open up and swallow her whole, bare

f people quickly, and what just transpired was more than enough for a true daugh

y not consider making her your wife?" my father remarks as

my office. He rarely visits, and our communication is sparse; the las

, Father?" I inquire,

own company? Isn't that a silly question, daughter?" he say

s glass in a toast, and then surveys the office. There's a familiar look of dissatisfaction

ssion on his face. It makes me feel insignificant, as

el a rush of air escape my lungs. Did the formidable

hin. I just want him to finish whatever he came for so I ca

since I entrusted it to you," he mutters. The familiar look of disdain returns

differing hair and eye colors. He's a striking man, the reason for

of expressing remorse and trying to make amends, he continues to cheat on her with women youn

ing comfortably in the chair. If this weren't h

d I freeze, my fingers hovering over the

do with me?" I retort, irrit

that didn't interest me, and I can't understand

f the nominees for the award. This could lead to more business opportunities,

sistently for the past five yea

for Xavier to attend in your place. It would give my family and our business a significant advantage. The media is buzzing about you being s

, you're so eager to replace me with that maid's son? When did being marr

h my buttons, and why is Xavier

ouldn't be having this conversation," he replies, his tone leavi

ming my mother for

nd was just waiting for the right moment to introduce her

e, and I refuse to let Xavier, m

I look forward to seeing you on Friday for