Nicholas hadn't treated her unfriendly in the beginning. He always disdained her, but he had only ignored her because of his family status and her father's favor.
This lasted until her birthday, when she turned 16. Without discussing it with them, William suddenly announced her engagement to Nicholas at the banquet.
William's thoughts were pretty simple. He believed turning 16 meant she was a grownup. She could even get married and become a mother if permitted. Therefore, William decided to let her engage his grandson and become the future hostess of the Moore family. In that case, other girls who coveted Nicholas wouldn't have any chance.
It was out of his kindness, but he had ignored that Nicholas was a proud young man who had just made achievements in his life when he was 23 that yea
