Chapter 22 : Compromise

Lisa sat on the edge of the couch, her head buried in her hands as tears streamed down her cheeks.

The family’s rejection weighed heavily on her, and she struggled to steady her trembling voice.

“How could you do this to me?” she sobbed, her words muffled “To us?”

John stood by the fireplace, his wooden cane resting against his leg.

His gaze was cold, unyielding “Because, Lisa” he said firmly “this isn’t about you... it’s about the family" John began.

"With the new contract, we have leverage like never before, if you marry Edgar Numa, we’ll secure even more wealth, even more influence, and even more connections, that man can elevate this family far beyond anything Simon could ever offer”

Lisa’s head shot up, her tear-streaked face filled with disbelief “I don’t care about wealth or influence! I care about Simon... I care about what we’ve built together!”

“You mean the contract you secured on your own?” Harold interjected, crossing his arms.

His tone was cold and patronizing “Let’s n
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