Chapter 46 Marriage Alliance.
If Eastgate fell into the hands of the Brooker family, then the economic lifeline of Hoverdale would be entirely controlled by them.
Bennett Corporation and Gray Corporation were no match for Brooker Corporation. The only option left was to take a step back and choose to collaborate with them, making marriage alliances the best possible solution.
Elliot clenched his fists. Cuilt toward Lauren weighed heavily on his heart. Beside him, Alice sobbed softly. “Elliot, we don’t want this either, but the family business has so many employees to support. We truly have no other choice. Do you think your father and I feel any better about this? These past few days. I haven’t been able to sleep just thinking about what Lauren will have to endure. I’m her mother. My love for her is no less than yours as her brother. The reputation of that man from the Brooker family may be terrible, but his family background is powerful. Besides, rumors aren’t always trustworthy. Perhaps he isn’t as ruthless as people say” She wiped her tears away as she spoke.
Elliot remained silent. He understood his parents‘ concerns. In the face of family interests, personal happiness seemed utterly insignificant
David, Alice, and Elliot all fell into silence, and for a moment, the atmosphere in the study turned heavy.
Just then, Willow spoke up through her tears. “Dad, Mom, I’m willing to marry the Brooker family’s son in her place.”
The moment those words left her lips, all three turned to look at her.
Her eyes were filled with unshed tears. Though she was clearly devastated, she forced a smile onto her face. “As long as I can contribute to Bennett Corporation’s growth, I’m willing to do anything. I was never your biological daughter to begin with. Ever since Lauren returned to this family. I should have left. But back then, I was too young. I loved you, Dad and Mom and I loved Elliot, so I couldn’t bear to go. But now that I’ve grown up, I can finally do something for Bennett Corporation. I’m willing to enter a marriage alliance for the sake of the family”
As she finished speaking, she could no longer hold back her tears. Her voice grew hoarse as she said, “Dad, Mom, once I’m married off, will you still acknowledge me?
Alice burst into tears as well, and pulled Willow into her arms. “Silly girl, what nonsense are you talking about? You will always be my daughter. How could I possibly bear to let you marry someone with such an unpredictable personality? We won’t go through with this.”
Seeing this heartfelt mother–daughter moment, even David was moved. He let out a heavy sigh and turned to Elliot. “Laurent is so thoughtful and precious. We’ve cherished her for over 20 years! Can you really bear to let her be used for a marriage alliance?”
Willow turned to him, “Dad, I don’t mind. As long as I can help our family. I do anything.” She sniffled, her nose reddened. but once again, she forced a smile
The more she acted this way, the harder it was for Elliot to bear. He shut his eyes tightly. “Lauren… is more resilient than you.”
His meaning was obvious. Just because Lauren had been enduring hardships all her life, did that mean she deserved to be used as a pawn in a marriage alliance and suffer for the rest of her days? If she heard this, even though she had long since stopped expecting anything from this family, the thought of being treated like a chess piece would still fill her with anger and
resentment
Alice wiped away her tears and gently stroked Willow’s hair. “Don’t be sad. You’re engaged to Kenneth; there’s no way we can send you into a marriage alliance with the Brooker family. Just focus on being Kenneth’s fiancée. Once the Eastgate project stabilizes, your father and I will go to the Gray family to discuss your wedding”
Willow’s face flushed red at her mother’s words. She felt both shy and expectant.
Watching the scene between mother and daughter, David finally smiled. “Kenneth is still outside. You two should go keep him company while Elliot and I discuss some matters.”
Then. Alice and Willow left the room.
Elliot watched their departing figures, and as the thought of Lauren being forced into marriage crept into his mind, a sense of unease care over him. He wanted to say something, but in the end, he said nothing.
Once they were mone. the study was rlinged into silence
Chapter 46 Marriage Alliance.
Finished
David let out a sigh and slumped back mto his chair, rubbing his temples in exhaustion “Elliot. I know you feel bad for Lauren, but we have no other choice. Bennett Corporation’s fate depends on this. We are all powerless”
“I know
Willow looked toward the sofa, but neither Kenneth nor Lauren was there.
Just as she was wondering where they had gone, Kenneth emerged from the far end of the first–floor hallway.
Willow froze. Why would Kenneth have gone there? A sudden thought struck her, and shock flickered in her eyes.
Send Gifts
