Bethany covered the phone receiver. Her voice held a mix of anger and secrecy. "Just now, Ryan came to ask for Carrie''s hand in marriage. Originally, my dad disagreed, but then Be and Justin brought my grandpa over! With just a few words, the old man not only subdued my dad but also finalized their marriage! Soon, they will be engaged! Not long after that, Ryan will probably get that fool pregnant. By the time you return, what will you do?"


    There was sudden silence on the other end.


    "Hello! Say something..."


    "Don''t worry. I am not the only one in the Hoffman family who does not want Carrie to marry Ryan. A wealthy marriage alliance seems like a strong union, but it is full of loopholes. Any small mistake can ruin everything. People like Justin and Be, who are madly in love without any care, are rare. As for Ryan? Hah, what a joke." Zoeughed scornfully.


    But even Zoe could not deny one thing. The unwavering love between Justin and Be was unprecedented and unheard of in the prestigious families of Savrow.


    Bethany wanted to say something more, but Zoe continued, "By the way, Mayor Solloway''s son came to Inalia to hang out with me. Your mom didn''t even have a funeral, so you must be bored. Why don''t you fly over here to have fun with me? If you don''t have money, I can cover your expenses. You do have a private jet, right? If not, I can also cover the ne ticket."


    Bethany was furious with shame. In one day, she had been mocked for not being able to marry and for being poor. She felt an urge to destroy the world.


    "Hmph, others may not know, but I know that the Solloway guy is just a simp for you. Why would I fly over there to watch you two being all lovey-dovey?"


    "Oh, whatever suits you."


    Bethany calmed down and


    instructed the maid to brew a cup of tea. Then, she decided to personally deliver it to Gregory. Now, only she and her father were left in Tideview Manor. Since Ryan had so cruelly exposed her secrets, she had to


    seize every opportunity to ratiate


    herself with her father.


    Taking a deep breath, she knocked on the study door.


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    Paul opened the door and looked at her indifferently. "Ms. Bethany, Chairman Salvador is not feeling well and needs to rest. What do you


    need?"


    "Well, I noticed my father looked unwell, so I personally brewed some tea for him," Bethany said, blinking innocently.


    "Let her in." Gregory''s low voice came from inside. Only then did Paul reluctantly step aside.


    "Daddy!"


    Bethany entered with the tray, her voice dripping with sweetness. "I made this for you."


    "Thank you. Just leave it there," Gregory replied without looking up, his tone cold.


    "Dad, please don''t be angry. No


    matter what others say, my heart is


    always with you," Bethany said,


    carefully cing the tray down and moving doser to her father. "You saw today that even before she is married off, Carrie''s heart is no longer with our family. You have raised and loved her for so manyBelonging to N?velDrama.Org.


    years, but as soon as she has a man, she forgets her own father. It is truly heartbreaking."


    Gregory''s frown deepened. His face was like a frosty mask.