Chapter 3

The door closed, and the smile on my face finally dropped.

Sarah looked at me, a flicker of pity in her eyes.

“Fiona, if you’re hurting, just cry it out.”

But instead, I suddenly knelt before her.

Sarah gasped, quickly helping me up: “What are you doing, child?”

My expression was solemn.

“The Brown family raised me for twenty years. I remember your kindness and dare not ask for more.”

“I heard the family has always wanted to partner with the Williamson family in London but couldn’t find a way in. I’m willing to marry their youngest son.”

Sarah’s face went pale. She gripped my wrist tightly.

“Fiona, you want to marry Jason?!”

“Do you know what kind of person he is?”

“Rumor has it he’s a dark, cruel maniac. Aren’t you just throwing yourself into a fire pit?”

I didn’t pull my hand away, gently soothing Sarah.

“Mom, those are just rumors. Besides, don’t people also think I’m crazy?”

“Crazy enough to disregard all morals, selfish and domineering, always trying to chase away every woman near Kate.”

“The Williamson family has always been low-key. A marriage alliance is the only way to get close to them.”

“You and Dad have spoiled me so much; I want to contribute to the family too.”

I analyzed the pros and cons of the marriage alliance, my gaze growing steadier with each word.

Sarah’s eyes reddened. She looked at me for a long time, then reached out and stroked my hair.

“Alright, since your mind is made up. The Williamson family will send someone to pick you up. You’ll be married in London in half a month.”

Hearing the timeline, I sighed inwardly at the coincidence.

My wedding, of all things, would be on the same day as Kate’s engagement party.

At this, Sarah suddenly remembered something and began to fuss:

“But I haven’t had time to prepare your dowry. I need to have Robert transfer some company shares to you first…”

I quickly interrupted her, “Mom, I don’t need anything.”

“Also, please help me keep the marriage alliance a secret from Kate for now.”

“I don’t want him to feel like I’m forcing his hand or trying to stop his engagement with Audrey.”

Sarah couldn’t argue with me. She sighed and pulled me into her embrace.