‘Why are they so eager to marry me to Dominic?’ Hermione thought, her brows furrowing. ‘I’m not the only female in this family, but why am I the only one who was being forced to do something I don’t want?’
Hermione isn’t dumb not to know something about Noah’s insinuations. His suggestion had been insulting, not just to her, but to Elijah.
“I’m not some pawn to be traded for business advantages, Noah,” Hermione said, her tone cold and authoritative. “I’m not going to marry Dominic.”
“Why won’t you? It was a pretty good deal,” Cain told her. “To secure this collaboration, we need to present a strong and united front. Marrying with the Walter family would bring us tons of advantages.”
“I know that, grandfather. But I refuse.”
Everyone was shocked upon seeing how Hermione fought against
