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Chapter 121: Hesitation

Author: Ameiry Savar
last update Last Updated: 2025-03-24 01:02:50

Scarlet’s perfectly manicured nails tapped impatiently against the polished mahogany table as she stared at the spot where Lucian had been sitting just minutes ago.

Her crimson lips were pressed into a thin line, her irritation barely concealed beneath a carefully composed expression.

Douglas Chen watched his daughter with an amused smile, swirling the golden liquid in his glass.

Unlike Scarlet, he was not the least bit concerned. He had seen men like Lucian before—prideful, calculating, but ultimately predictable.

“He didn’t say yes,” Scarlet muttered, her fingers tightening around the stem of her wineglass. “He just walked away.”

Douglas leaned back in his chair, letting out a quiet chuckle. “Did you really expect him to accept the proposal on the spot?”

Scarlet snapped her gaze to him. “Why not? It’s the logical choice. Marrying me secures his future, strengthens his company, and gives him influence he would
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