Rising from the Ashes (Andrew) novel Chapter 2439

Elaine huffed. "Just speaking about the gift itself, of course, I'm satisfied. This would be enough to marry a few legitimate young ladies from the Reyes family. But Valerie isn't just any ordinary bloodline member of the Reyes family. She's Finnegan's most beloved daughter, and also the Reyes family's most promising young talent. You're really putting me in a difficult position by doing this."

Andrew shrugged. "I don't think there's anything difficult about it. Both our sides have sufficient strength and prestigious reputations; we're respectable people. And the gift I'm offering is sincere enough. So you really don't need to trouble yourself over this. In my opinion, just agree to it, and we can discuss a date for the two of them to tie the knot."

Elaine gave a sharp, amused laugh. "You're really something, aren't you? Everyone knows Valerie isn't just another member of the Reyes family, yet you talk like it's your right to decide her future. Fine then… Let's do this properly. I'll speak to Valerie first. If she agrees, I'll report it to Finnegan and see what he says. How's that?"

Andrew shook his head. "That's not going to work for me."

Elaine's lips twitched, the color rising in her cheeks. This man really had the nerve. Power or not, how dare he talk to her in that tone?

Andrew continued, "In powerhouses, marriage alliances are common and decided by the parents or the matchmakers. As long as you agree, then Ms. Valerie's opinion and thoughts don't really matter. If her elders arrange for her to marry a respectable man, she should be grateful."

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