Chapter 3
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William saw Ada and estimated her age. He furrowed his eyebrows after seeing Ada's malnutrition. His mom organized the marriage.
Son, he couldn't violate the pledge. Because of this, he said he couldn't be detoxified and was paralyzed after a car accident overseas to alter the Woods' minds. The Woods didn't.
William became silent and glum.
. He couldn't ell whether Ada was beautiful, but he saw Alfred's strange conduct and that he wanted to marry his daughter to him despite being a "cripple."
He raised one eyebrow coldly. "I got hurt on a business trip overseas and can't walk." I can't be a husband—” Ada said, "That's OK."
Alfred offered to refund her mother's dowry if she accepted the marriage. Ada would consent to marry William and divorce the following day. Ada comprehended William's wishes after some thought. She believed it was because of the lady Ada had seen him with. He didn't want to follow his mother's vow and wanted to end the agreement.
He didn't expect Alfred to sacrifice his unloved daughter to keep his word.
William glared at her. His look chilled Ada and made her tongue harsh. She shouldn't marry him. If she refused the marriage, she'd be sent away and never get her mother's riches . Ada faked a grin. She recognized the bitterness underlying the grin.
"We've always been meant to marry. Whatever happens, we're married."
Ada tried to resist shrinking when William's eyes darkened.
Alfred asked, "So, about the wedding date—"
William's demeanor quickly changed to calm and demurring. How might we violate the agreement between two families? Ada didn't dare glance at him. He was as miserable as she was, maybe more.
"Wow!" Alfred was thrilled. Connecting with the Greenburgs via a minor daughter was excellent. The Woods were affluent, but the Greenburgs were richer.
"I've instructed my chef to make supper; eat here before departing." William scowled at Alfred's greedy actions.
"No thanks." He rejected the offer and waited for Mathew Baron to push him outside in the wheelchair. When he passed Ada, he raised his hand and eyed Mathew. "Is Miss Wood free?
Alfred warned Ada. "Sure."
He didn't want Ada to upset William before their wedding.
Alfred thought William's apathy meant he was unhappy with Ada.
The Woods benefited from the agreement. The family business would benefit by marrying into an important family.
Alfred will do everything to save their marriage.
Ada ignored her father's disapproval and accompanied William and Matthew outdoors. She knew Alfred's plans. What made him think she'd help him join the Greenburgs?
Did he assume she'd remain since she was his daughter? Since cheating on her mother, he hadn't spoken to her. Was he expecting Ada would forget the years he'd ruined her family? She hit something hard while daydreaming. She returned to the present and saw William Greenburg's perfect face.
William stood up easily, so she had the upper hand. William's glare numbed Ada's scalp, and she calmly faced his eyes, braced for his rage. "Are you faking paralysis?"
William squinted his eyes and spoke in a low but angry tone.
Why did you marry me despite my disability? " To enjoy the high life?"
Ada felt chilly as William peered at her. As if an invisible hand were holding her heart, she had trouble breathing. "our moms planned the marriage. Could I have understood about money and becoming affluent at that age? I want to honor our moms' wishes."
Ada hesitated and lowered her voice.
"When I was 2, you were three years older. I should have disliked you for being older, but I didn't."
I should have disliked you for being older, but I didn't." William laughed.
She called him elderly. They had chemistry. They gazed at one other, neither one backing down. Ada's hands were clasped at her sides. Her marriage to Alfred Greenburg was just to restore her mother's money, not to become his adversary. She swallowed her pride and lowered her words to avoid making matters worse.
She looked at William's face. Ada saw his little face change.
Ada said, "Mr. Greenburg, let's negotiate."
She didn't want to join the Greenburgs; she just wanted to go home and get her belongings. William laughed at Ada's offer. What was her plan?
William asked Ada, "What do you want?" "After three month of marriage, I'll divorce you. .” One month sufficed. She'd divorce him after reclaiming her mother's dowry.
William sighs. "That's your offer?"
“Yes. As per our moms' wishes, we must marry despite our feelings. In your mother's memory and mine. They simply pledged to marry us, not to remain married. If we don't match in personality and values and divorce, we haven't broken the vow."
"If we agree to this contract, you won't be stuck with someone you don't like. It won't hurt you—”
Ada continued after seeing William consider her offer.
"Have you met someone you like, and that's why you've attempted to breach the Woods' promise?"
William's jaw and cheeks tensed.
"I didn't know you were that clever..."
Ada was right;s he wanted to help Jean.
William looked at Ada's concerned expression and responded.
"You? What would month of marriage buy you?"
She didn't want to lie or tell him the truth about seeking her mother's dowry.
My mother's health is terrible, therefore I don't want to disappoint her.
Ada avoided eye contact to conceal her untruth.
William woke Ada up with a frightening voice, as if he'd read her thinking. "Wow!"
Ada's stomach shook. His eyes were penetrating. William's phone rang as she tried to stay calm and decide what to do.
William saw her and grabbed his phone.
He moved away from Ada to answer the phone, but then turned back.
Since the marriage would be short, there's no need for a ceremony. Ada nodded and agreed.
“Sure.
Matthew picked up Ada three days later. Only a marriage certificate was issued.
Ada didn't feel anything since she was only accommodating their requirements.
If their moms hadn't planned their marriage as youngsters, they may never have met.
The car stopped beside a mansion.
Under the sun, the big stone edifice appeared magnificent. "Enter,"
Mathew waved Ada forward. He wasn't interested or nice.
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