“Don’t be shocked. My father, honoring the long-standing friendship between our families, never meant to coerce you into marriage.”
“But you…”
Alick anticipated her question with a knowing chuckle, fixing his gaze on her.
“Your little brother, on the other hand, hasn’t seemed to learn his lesson. Can you guess the amount he owes now?”
While speaking, he presented his open hand to Lydia.
“Fifty million.”
The gravity of each word hammered against Lydia’s composure.
Her fingers quivered subtly beneath her garments.
Alick’s smile widened as he watched her face, adding another blow.
“Wait, there’s more. Your dad’s company took a massive hit lately, and you had no clue, right?”
Lydia’s fingertips turned icy, her breaths short and sharp.
She attempted to stand, to escape, but Alick seized her wrist, yanking her back.
Unprepared, Lydia tripped into Alick’s embrace, his strength caging her effortlessly.
“Our marriage would be a lifeline for your family. Should they crumble, where does that leave you, heiress?” he taunted.
Lydia struggled against his grip, but Alick’s hold was unyielding.
His voice then rumbled in her ear.
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“What’s your plan? Besides accepting my hand in marriage, do you have any better choice? Oh, yes, there’s Mr. Davies.”
His voice laced with mockery, Alick continued, making Lydia’s skin crawl, “He might take you as his wife, but being an only child, would his parents welcome you?”
Lydia, teeth clenched in defiance, writhed.
“That’s not your concern!
Release me!”
Alick, having made his point, let her go, his eyes gleaming with cold assurance, convinced of her eventual surrender.
“Your brother’s massive debt and the fate of your family are all on you now.
Marrying me is your call.”