Chapter 570: Hold on!
Translator: Henyee Translations | Editor: Henyee Translations
On the other side, at the banquet.
Charles was consoling Erin.
Erin sobbed. I donât understand. Has Grandpa just given up on me? Where do go from here?â
Charles said, âCome to my place! Arenât you supposed to marry me? Just move into my house!â
But Erin shook her head. âThat doesnât seem right.â
Rebecca immediately nodded, âRight, it doesnât seem right. I have a house in Glance. Why donât you stay at my place?â
If Erin stayed with the Olsen family, she would be able to see Keira every day, and Rebecca couldnât let that happen.
Erin hesitated, then looked at Charles again.
Charles immediately said, âWhy doesnât it seem right? That settles it, then. Youâll stay at my place! My parents will definitely welcome you with open arms! Do you have any luggage? Iâll help you pack.â
Erin lowered her head. âI donât want anything from this house! Since I agreed not to take anything from the Martin family, Iâll keep my word! Iâm an adult. I can find a job on my own!â
Charles nodded. âRight, and you have me too! You can depend on me!â
Erin looked ahead again and said, âWhy have our families become like this?â Then, with gritted teeth, she said, âItâs all Veraâs fault! If only I could ruin todayâs engagement banquet!â
She looked at Charles and said, âWhat if I knock my brother unconscious and take him away? Without my brother, the engagement banquet canât possibly go on, right?â???????
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Charlesâs eyes lit up, and he was about to speak when an elderly voice rang out. âWithout Scott, there are still your other brothers. The Martin family has plenty of sons!â
Erin turned her head and saw old Mr. Martin standing behind her.
Erin snorted. âMy other brothers arenât as obedient as Scott!â
Old Mr. Martin lowered his gaze. âWhoever marries a daughter from the South family will inherit the family business. Do you think theyâll say no to that?â Erin was stunned. âIs that even a thing?!â
Old Mr. Martin nodded. âIndeed. So, you wonât be able to cause any trouble today!â
Erm said, âIf I canât steal away Scott, can I at least mess with Vera?â Old Mr. Martin scoffed. âDo you think Vera is someone you can mess with?â Erin was taken aback. âWhat do you mean?â
James said, âThat Vera has impressive physical skills. Even without her bodyguards, she alone would probably take ten people to subdue her!â
Erin was dumbfounded. âWhat?â
James said indifferently, âJust now, when my little sister tried to snatch the photo, her movements were quick and strong, and that was without Vera even knowing it. Why do you think it wasnât successful?â
An ordinary person couldnât have stopped the Freeman Sectâs senior sister!
Erinâs eyes widened. âShe, she, she knows martial arts?â
James looked at her face. âYou should be grateful that she still wants to cooperate with the Martin family. She didnât put much strength into the slap she gave you just now.â
Erin was speechless.
She was completely silent.
Holding Amy, Keira was also in deep thought. She occasionally looked down at her phone, watching time pass by.
Another twenty minutes had gone by.
She wondered if Lewis had finished restoring the photoâŠ
While she was contemplating, there was a stir from the rest area. Two doors opened simultaneously. Scott and Vera came out wearing formal attires.
All eyes in the room fell on them.
Vera walked to Scottâs side and hooked her arm into his, then glanced at Keira with a showy smile before moving forward.
Scott followed her like a marionette, his face expressionless.
Anyone could see Scottâs reluctance.
Yet no one said anything, much less stood up for himâŠ
Together, they slowly made their way to the stageâŠ
Old Mr. Martin stood by Keiraâs side and said, âKeera, are you sure you donât want to fight for it?â
Keira clenched her jaw and remained silent.
Old Mr. Martin sighed. âActually, between the two of you, I prefer you. After all, youâre reasonable, but Vera isnât at all⊠If you stand up now, Iâll definitely take â Scott and stand by your side.â
Keira looked at him. âSir, I have a husband.â
Old Mr. Martin replied. âIsnât he just your fiance? The engagement can be canceled, and even if youâre married, you can divorce. Itâs not a big deal Keera isnât Scott your good friend? Actually, all I need is for you two to have a child. â Do you understand I need a child with the South familyâs bloodline?â
Keira shook her head. âI donât understand what youâre thinking, but I donât agree with this kind of alliance through marriage. Women arenât tools for bearing children!â
âI have never dared to treat you as tools for bearing childrenâŠâ
Old Mr. Martin said helplessly, âNever mind, I wonât force it. Perhaps this is the Martin familyâs fate.â
Keira asked, âWhy must you insist on an alliance with the South family? What kind of family are they?â
â1 canât say.â
Old Mr. Martin said, âItâs the rule.â
Keira frowned. âWhat is it about the South family that makes the Martin family so devoted?â
The answer from Old Mr. Martin was still the same. âI canât say.â
Keira was at a loss for words.
They could only stand there, watching as Vera led Scott to the stage. Keiraâs jaw tightened, and her fingers clenched tightly.
Keira glanced at her phone once more.
It had been half an hour since Lewis left. Had the photos been pieced together?
She couldnât help but look back toward the entrance.
At this time, Vera, with Scott in tow, arrived at the stage. Vera took the microphone straightaway and said, âToday is the auspicious day of my engagement to Scott, and I thank everyone present for coming. Without further ado, our engagement ceremony will be complete as we exchange rings! From this day forward, I shall be Mrs. Martin!â
After saying this, she placed the microphone to the side and took a box from the master of ceremonies. She opened it to reveal two rings inside.
Vera picked up one of them, smiling coyly at Scott.
Scott didnât move. He looked toward Keira as if seeking rescue.
But then he saw that Keiraâs gaze was fixed on the door, and he let out a wry smile before slowly stretching his hand toward Vera.
Keira was frantic!
She checked the time again and looked toward the stage; if Lewis didnât arrive soon, it would be too late!
Once they exchanged rings, the deal would be settled.
Scottâs hand was grabbed by Vera, and just as Vera was about to slip the ring on, a voice suddenly rang out. âWait!â
Everyone turned their heads and saw Lewis striding in through the entrance!