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 Bella 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 Bella, who are
madly in love without any care, are rare. As for Ryan? Hah, what a joke." Zoe laughed scornfully.
But even Zoe could not deny one thing. The unwavering love between Justin and Bella 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 plane 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 ingratiate herself with her father.
Taking a deep breath, she knocked on the study door.
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 placing 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 many 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.