When Eric had chosen Caroline, the Brown family pulled significant funding from various projects.
If the Connors didn't curry favor with the Browns soon, they'd lose a vital financial lifeline.
The atmosphere at the dinner table had become excruciatingly tense.
Kevin, who hadn't expected his normally mild-mannered eldest son to be so candid about the situation, was at a loss for words.
Eric, ever the picture of composure, responded, "As the sole daughter of the Brown family, Charlotte was born into a duty to uplift her lineage and can't always have her way, can she? Rest assured, Lucas, even if Charlotte isn't fond of you, she'll comply and marry you obediently should Mr. Brown demand it."
"You..." Lucas was incensed, feeling unmistakably insulted.
Eric didn't give a whit
