Gian glanced at her, his expression serious. “We’ve known each other for so many years. It’s only natural for your mother to be suspicious.”
“Perhaps I didn’t do a good enough job today,” he continued. “Maybe I failed to show her my sincerity, and that’s why she refused.”
He wasn’t one to give up easily, especially when Kirsten’s reputation and freedom were on the line.
A complex wave of emotions washed over Kirsten—gratitude, guilt, and a strange, fluttering feeling she couldn't quite name.
Watching Gian’s focused profile as he drove, she suddenly thought that this impromptu marriage alliance might not be so bad after all.
“By the way, I’m going to talk to my parents about something tonight,” Gian said abruptly, breaking the silence in the car.
Kirsten looked at him, puzzled. “About what?”
“About arranging a meeting with your family for a formal proposal and engagement.”
Gian’s tone was perfectly calm.
Kirsten was completely stunned. She opened her mouth, but no words came out for a long moment. “Are… are you serious?” she finally managed. “Didn’t we agree this was just a way for us to get some peace? Why a real proposal and engagement?”
Gian turned to look at her, a profound look in his eyes. “Even if your mother suspects this is just a mutual escape for us, she won’t truly oppose the marriage alliance.”
He paused before continuing, “A union between the Delaney and Atwood families would benefit both our businesses, creating a stable chain of mutual interests. That’s what your mother values most.”



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