Tassach said angrily, "You're unbelievable."
"Yes, I am, and I am doing this for you, for us! I've never loved a man so much before. You're the only one I love and you should be responsible for our relationships."
Tassach laughed and looked at the crazy woman. He pointed at the door and said, "Get out! I'll talk my parents out of the engagement. Nobody can force me into that marriage if I don't want to."
Gracie stared at him for quite a while without saying anything. Then she turned back and walked out of the room.
In the evening, Tassach received a call from Mrs. Conduibh, asking him to take Gracie home. He knew this was a request that could not be refused, so he took Gracie back home.
Gracie's parents were also there. Gracie greeted all of them sweetly as she walked in. Then she sat obediently next to her parents.
She always behaved very well before the elders. She was the good girl and nice daughter in those people's eyes. Even her voice would become softer when she talked with them.
Tassach had never seen any woman that could be better at acting than her. She was a different person when she was at home.
She could've made a great actress, given that she's so talented.
Mrs. Conduibh was very satisfied with Gracie. She smiled and asked, "Gracie, how's your work?"
Gracie replied sweetly, "Very well... My colleagues were so easy to get along with. They were very caring. I am so happy that I can work there."
Mrs. Conduibh was even more satisfied, "Tassach, you should take care of her more, you know what I mean."
Tassach nodded.
He decided to bring out the bomb while everyone was happy. So he said, "Mom, I already have someone I like. I'll bring her back home a few days later."
As soon as he said that, everybody was stunned.
"What's going on?" Mrs. King's face changed, "You have to give me an explanation... The marriage is your initiation, and that was why we are now back here with our daughter."
Tassach had no choice but to sit down.
"Tassach, since you've known everything, then I don't need to hide anything now. We did have initiated a marriage of benefit with Gracie's family. Can't you see her background and appearance? What about her education? She has even humbled herself and worked in your company! Her family has the same power and positions as ours. You and she are a perfect match. Why are you so unsatisfied?"
Tassach glanced at Mrs. Conduibh and said, "Mom, I knew she's a nice girl. She'll have enough pursuers. I don't want to join this fun."
Mrs. King said angrily, "Tassach, I thought you were a sweet understanding boy before. What has got into you today? Are you treating my daughter as some grocery store items and trying to sell her to other people just because you don't want her? I tell you what... She's quite a catch abroad, and I wouldn't have brought her back without your marriage initiation."
Tassach stood up and bent over towards Mrs. King. Then he said seriously, "Ma'am, I'm so sorry. My mom negotiated it with you without my consent. I'm sorry for any inconvenience it causes and I'll pay for your loss. I am so sorry, but I can't get engaged with your daughter. I had no feelings for her. I can't be with a woman I don't love for the rest of my life, no matter how excellent she is."
Gracie's parents were disappointed and furious.
"Tassach, do you know what you're doing?" Mrs. King asked.
Tassach bent to her again and answered, "Yes, I'm sorry, but I really can't marry Gracie. I've met the woman I love, and she'll be my only one."
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