Chapter 91 Ninety One

Isabelle frowned. “What was the point of the arrangement, then?”

“It was your adoptive parents who wanted a share of the Garcias’ wealth, fame, and glory. The pact was their condition to an old business deal. If they had really wanted to cancel it, I would have obliged them in a second.”

“But…they were afraid of your wrath. They acted like there was no way out of the arrangement. Besides Ruth’s issue, that’s why I agreed…they had adopted me and taken care of me. If I could do that one thing for them…” she trailed off and sighed.

“Then, it appears that your adoptive father was determined to marry one of his daughters into the Garcia family, come what may. You happened to be the ideal backup when their eldest claimed to be pregnant.”

She immediately shook her head. “No, my… Francis would never do that. He…in that household, he was the only one who treated me decently.”

“Are you sure he wouldn't? I’m assuming he is the only one who knows the true nature of the marriage agreement. If his