Chapter 571
“But—”
“Don’t say anything else, Vivi,” Moses interrupted, his tone firmer this time. “Everything has been decided. You have no choice in the matter.”
Vivi closed her eyes, tears streaming down her cheeks.
“Enough!” Moses suddenly snapped. “Stop crying. Make the coffee and bring it out.”
“Yes, Dad.” Vivi wiped her tears away and swallowed the sorrow and indignation she felt.
Once the coffee was ready, she prepared a tray and carried it out of the kitchen.
Damian and Anson had made themselves at home in the living room, and they were happily chatting away with her father.
“Please have some coffee,” Vivi said as she placed the tray on the table in front of them.
“Vivi is such a dutiful and considerate young lady,” Damian remarked with a smile. “Anson, make sure you treat her well in the future.”
“Of course, I will, Grandpa.” Anson turned to Vivi, his eyes twinkling with something akin to admiration.
Vivi felt awkward under his gaze. She lowered her head, avoiding eye contact.
“Moses, I think these two are quite a match. Why don’t we…” Damian raised his eyebrows and shot Moses a meaningful look.
“Actually, Damian,” Moses said, “Vivi has just recently returned from abroad. She isn’t all that familiar with the situation in Helva yet. Why don’t we let these two young ones spend some time together first? Once they get used to each other, then we can discuss…”
Marriage.” Moses didn’t want to pressure his daughter too much. She was his only daughter, after all, and he still wanted her to be happy.
“That sounds good,” Damian agreed. “They do need some time to get to know each other.”
“Then it’s settled.” Moses beamed. “Vivi, see our friends out.”
“Yes, Dad.” Vivi rose and followed the two men to the front door.
After seeing them off, Vivi turned and walked back to the living room.
“Dad, do you really want me to marry Anson?” she demanded, her eyes flashing with defiance. “Are they really worth that much?” Once she started speaking her mind, she couldn’t seem to stop. “They’re just a materials supplier. They’re practically nothing compared to the Wall family.”
Vivi paused before continuing, her tone laced with frustration. “Dad, haven’t you always wanted me to marry Noah? Why are you now asking me to marry Anson? Don’t you remember that Noah is our ideal choice?”
“Enough!” Moses snapped, his voice sharp with anger. “Do you think I don’t want that? But do you even have what it takes?”
His eyes bored into Vivi, disappointment evident. “You’ve had countless opportunities to win Noah over, yet what did you accomplish? You couldn’t even outshine someone as insignificant as Sadie.”
“Dad…” Vivi’s words caught in her throat. She was unable to refute her father’s scolding.
“Listen carefully,” Moses said, his voice firm. “I’m giving you just one more month. If you fail to secure Noah’s heart, you will marry Anson without complaint.”
“Dad…” Vivi’s eyes glistened with despair. “You can’t force me into this…”
“Why can’t I?” Moses’s tone turned icy.noveldrama
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