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Chapter 8

Author: Perfect Timing
Everyone froze. Suddenly, all eyes were on me.

I nodded. "I accept your proposal."

Dad raised an eyebrow, clearly baffled. "Daniella, you've never gotten along with this man. What makes you want to involve yourself with him now?"

A smile tugged at the corner of my lips. "Once I marry into the Pruett family, our status in Jansenburg will rise. What's the harm in that?"

As I spoke, I couldn't help but steal a glance at Heidi. Her face was a mixture of shock and disbelief. "N-No! Mom! Dad! They can't get married!" she protested.

Meanwhile, our parents seemed unfazed by her outburst. "Well, since Daniella has made her choice, there's little we can do to stop it. Shall we set a date?"

"I've already looked into it. Tomorrow works," Vernon interjected.

With everything laid out in advance, the entire process proceeded without a hitch.

Heidi, on the other hand, was in full panic mode. She darted to an empty corner and dialed Frank's number. "Frank! Your brother is going to marry my sist
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