Chapter 1110: "Lambert has a bad reputation, and many are after his life. Yet, you're willing to hand over Melinda to such a villain. Why?" Aelfric cared deeply for his younger sister, Melinda, and this decision was causing him great pain. However, he couldn't think of a better solution.
He was facing numerous enemies.
He had previously attempted to assassinate Black Mallow, and now, vengeance was certain to follow. Connor, his lifelong rival, was also bound to seek revenge.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtThese two enemies alone were problematic enough. Yet, he had recently offended the Nash and Brock families, too. They hadn't been a threat in the past, but with Paul's and Everett's return, everything had changed.
If he failed to adapt, the Warren family would be doomed. In that situation, marrying Chloe would be impossible, and his very survival would be uncertain.
The only possible solution seemed to be forming a strong alliance, and Lambert was the perfect candidate in his view.
Previous attempts to secure Lambert's support with money and benefits had failed, as Lambert was wary of Paul and Connor and was unwilling to form an alliance. Now, Aelfric felt he had no choice but to offer his sister. Lambert had a known weakness for beautiful women, and Melinda's beauty would surely charm him.
Your next story begins at .Confronted by the questions from Melinda and Dennis, Aelfric shut his eyes in regret.
"Don't you two see the critical situation we're in? Haven't you realized the crisis approaching over our family?" Dennis and Melinda looked at each other. They had not fully understood. With Aelfric bearing the family's burdens, they had been carefree, enjoying their laid-back lives without understanding the seriousness of their situation or the impending disaster.
"Aelfric, isn't our family doing well?" Melinda asked.
"Once I marry Derek, we'll have his family as allies. Out of respect for the Daniels family, people will cooperate with us, and our family will thrive." "Exactly, Aelfric. Our business operations are smooth," Dennis added.
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏmAelfric could only scoff in response.
It felt like speaking to a wall. He couldn't expect these two to understand the seriousness of the situation.
Explaining everything would be a time-consuming task, and they still e might not understand.
So, Aelfric chose not to explain further and instead decisively said, "My mind is made up. This decision is final."
"I will not be handed over to Qm Lambert!" Melinda exclaimed. "I love Derek, and I intend to marry him!"