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amily members gathered in the lavish living room. Cole Williams, the patriarch of the family, sat on a plush armchair, his eyes f

ch, observing the conversation with interest. The atmos

asured. "It's time for you to settle down and marry someone suitable. Your mother

series of photographs. "This is Benita Travis," she said, holding up the first picture. "Her fathe

ntinued, holding up the second picture. "She's a brilliant doctor from a family of medical prof

picture, a smile still plastered on

e told you before – I'm not interested in any blind dates or arranged marr

e. This is about securing the future of our company. These women come f

s not what marriage is about, Father. It's about finding som

ing, a gentle voice intervened. "

ndmother, standing in the doorway. Her silver hair was

marriage prospects, Mother,

tling on Tylor. "Let Tylor marry whoever he chooses," she said, her voice firm but gentle.

"Grandma's right, Dad and Mom. The world is changing. People marry for love no

bsorbing Vivian's words. Tylor's face relax

sion softening. "We'll discuss this further,

beckoned Tylor to her side. "Remember, Tylor," she whisp

He knew that he still had a long way to go, but with Vivian's suppor