18. Flashback

A few moments before the wedding, Gerald purposely approached Ariana's father, his future father-in-law, for a private conversation.

"I may not be a high-class entrepreneur like you, Gerald," the middle-aged man said. "In fact, my business is nothing compared to what you have now. I wasn't surprised when Gerald chose to marry Karenina. My daughter, unlike Ariana, was raised differently. Karenina is clearly more suitable to be the wife of someone like you."

"I'm also sure that finding someone like Karenina wouldn't be difficult, considering the connections you have. So, I'm puzzled myself, why is Gerald forcing Ariana to replace Karenina?" Bradley's face showed curiosity as he looked at Gerald.

"Because it's his duty as an older brother to help his sister and his mother," Gerald replied flatly.

Bradley shook his head. "I'm a father. I'm a businessman, just like Gerald. Although I'm not as wealthy and smart as Gerald. But I know, that's not Gerald's goal with this marriage."

Gerald