What do you want, Lance? Bettie asked, frustration evident in her tone.
Isnt it obvious? Im trying to win you back, Bettie, Lance said with determination.
Bettie looked down, about to respond, but Lance cut her off, Please, dont say no. Listen, Bettie, I know what youre facing now. Your dad had an affair, and youre stuck going on blind dates because you feel like you have no other choice. I get that you dont want to marry just to protect your inheritance. But managing a company isnt your strong suit, and you dont have any leverage with your dad. Let me be that leverage for you.
Bettie was taken aback. She had expected a declaration of love, not this. And how exactly would you be my leverage? she asked, curiosity piqued.
Ill join your familys company and run it for you. By the time your half-brother graduates and comes on board, Ill make sure hes no threat, forcing your father to Leave the company to you, Lance explained confidently.
But youve already won over other shareholders. Why would my father leave the company to me? Bettie questioned, still skeptical.
Theres one condition. We need to get married. Once were married, whats mine becomes yours, he proposed.
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Bettie couldnt help but smirk. In your dreams.
Bettie, think about it. We could make a deal, and I promise Ill honor our agreement during our marriage. Do you really want your half -brother inheriting everything from your dad? Lance pressed, hoping to sway her.
Then, theres no need for me to ask for your help.
But do you think youll find someone better and more reliable than me? Lance looked at Bettie with intense eyes.
Bettie opened her mouth, but no words came out. She had to admit Lance had a point. If she decided to work with someone else, setting aside whether they could be trusted, what if they asked for a divorce after taking over her familys company? She could be thrown out and broken.
Working with Lance was still risky, but nothing major. For one, Bettie knew Lance well enough to trust he wasnt the type to betray her. Additionally, he was highly regarded by Royce. With his much more lucrative projects to make money, his targeting the Ramirez familys company for financial gain seemed a time-consuming way.
Lance drove his car to the hotels underground parking lot.
After parking, Lance and Bettie exited the car and took the elevator.
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Bettie, I hope youll consider this carefully, Lance said before they entered their respective rooms.
In Mathias, at noon on Saturday, Keilani went to Starriver Bay to pick Jennie up for Lunch.
Keilani smiled at Jennie. I was going to pick you up from kindergarten yesterday, but then I remembered what you mentioned last time. So, Im here instead. How about we spend the afternoon together after lunch? What do you say?
Jennie thought for a moment. I need to do my homework this afternoon, but I can have lunch with you.
Sounds good. What are you in the mood to eat?
How about we go to that restaurant that serves mutton dishes?
Jennie said earnestly, Tyrone mentioned hed have lunch with me today. Im not sure if hell show up.
Keilanis eyes widened in surprise. Oh, really?
He said that. I thought you wanted some alone time with me to get to know each other better. Why are you looking forward to his visit?