Liam nced at Selena in annoyance and thought to himself that it was unnecessary for her to bring this up at such a critical moment.


    Although Carrie was Shannon''s daughter, she was still Gregory''s daughter and undoubtedly a member of the Salvador family.


    While Liam intended to use the girl for his ns, he certainly did not want Ryan to actually marry Carrie. That would mean a legitimate alliance between prominent families, positioning Gregory as Ryan''s father-inw.


    That would only make Ryan even more powerful!


    At this moment, Liam had two options. He could either use the girl to threaten Ryan so thetter would not be CEO of Hoffman Group or allow Ryan to be the CEO but prevent a marriage alliance with the Salvador family.


    Ryan''s words made the atmosphere in the dining room tense.


    Logan''s thick, white eyebrows furrowed, and he avoided looking at his grandson.


    But just as Logan was about to speak, ire could not hold back any longer and blurted out, "Ryan, don''t you understand the rules of our family gathering? Only members of the Hoffman family are allowed to attend. Why would you bring an outsider?"


    "Outsider?" Ryan could feel his anger building up inside. His eyes narrowed, and his handsome face turned icy. "It does not matter. Carrie will soon be a part of the Hoffman family as my wife."


    ire''s throat tightened. "Ryan, why do you always do this? Do you think that this is the right time to talk about such matters?"


    "I came tonight to talk about this." Ryan suddenly stood up and turned to Logan with a powerful gaze. "Grandpa, I''vee to let you and everyone else know that I intend to marty Carrie and make her my wife. Please give us your blessing."


    With that, Ryan bowed deeply to his grandfather.


    At this moment, Logan''s eyes widened as he looked at his grandson. This scene was undeniably shocking for everyone present.


    The notorious yboy Ryan, who had always been known for his wild and extravagant private life, had never been so respectful and solemn. He was ready to put aside his pride for Carrie and their marriage. "Ryan, I don''t like that girl from the Salvador family." Logan shot Ryan a stern and serious look, his tone filled with disappointment.Belongs to (N)?vel/Drama.Org.


    Logan added, "It doesn''t matter


    whether it''s Ms. Carrie or the other daughter of the Salvador family; they cannot escape the fate of being the daughter of a murderer. Shannon has already been sentenced to death. The courtroom scenes are circting online, and she is utterly disgraced. What are you trying to do by marrying her daughter? Are you cleaning up Shannon''s mess?"


    ire nodded in agreement, while Liam and Selena indulged in their food and drink, but both unintentionally shed subtle smirks.


    Only Ryan seemed to be plunged into an icy abyss. His eyes reddened, and a chill spread throughout his body.


    "My grandson from the Hoffman


    I


    family is of higher statuspared to Justin Salvador. Why settle for any woman, let alone marry the daughter of a murderer? If this gets out, we''ll be theughingstock of society!"


    Logan''s expression turned cold as he shook his head. "I can''t agree to this union. It''s simply not right." "Grandpa! Shannon is responsible for her own mistakes. What does that have to do with Carrie?!"