"Old man Leach! What do you even take me and my brother for? Even if you despise us, we're still your own blood! Look at what you've done—using your son to force your daughter into marrying some wrinkled old man! If Mom were still alive, she'd be heartbroken!"
Heaven Leach's face turned ashen with fury, barely holding himself back. Just then, Eleanor Young calmly took the phone from him, forcing a sugary smile and speaking in a falsely sweet tone.
"Violet, darling, don't be upset with your father. He only wants the best for you. You're still so young. Once you're married, you'll see—older men know how to treat a woman right. Mr. Ward, the man I introduced, is truly a wonderful match. Just come meet him, sweetheart. You might actually like him! And if you don't, of course, no pressure."
