Wealth Before Love

around the neck of a half-emptied wine bottle. Her face was calm, but her thoughts raced like a storm. Father's conditions are ridiculous! Marriage before inheritance? What does that even prove?

g. Bella's greed will come in handy. And Ch

esponded. "Jane is really incredible. Anyone would be lucky to have her in their life." Mr. Douglas nodded approvingly. "And what are your intentions with my daughter?" Charles hesitated for a moment, then delivered his rehearsed line. "We've been together for over two years, and I plan to marry her when the time is right." Mr. Douglas's eyes narrowed slightly. "And her readiness to take over the family business? Do you believe she's capable?" Charles smiled confidently. "Absolutely, Sir. Jane is intelligent, driven, and compassionate. She's more than ready to take the

mbling for a believable story. After a brief pause, he leaned forward, his expression earnest. "It was at a charity event," he began. "A crisp autumn morning. Jane was there, working with orphaned children." Mr. Douglas raised an eyebrow, intrigued. "She was incredible," Charles continued, his voice gaining confidence. "Interacting with the kids, spreading joy

rt me. I adjusted my shirt, and walked as briskly as I could in order to get to her before another did. "Oh! We meet again! What an unpredictable world," I said, pretending to be unaware of her dilemma. "What's the issue?" I added. "I really don't know, my vehicle isn't igniting, and it was working perfectly earlier" Jane said angrily. I raised my shoulders and walked with pride "can I take a look please, I kno

eer is done fixing it because I noticed she is in a hurry," I responded. Jane rejected my offer, but with a lot of persuasion, she took it with a grateful smile. I

had stressed me but it's the mountain I was willing to climb without the application of force. She asked me for my account details in order to forward the payment. I rejected it but she insisted. I tried to be high on my game but she caught me right in the middle. I have no choice but to give in. When I returned her vehicle she raised the issue of me trying to woo her which I couldn't deny, she smiled and offered to give

word, Amanda's jest got the better of her. She ran straight to