"Mr. Fowler, your flight is currently on hold. It's waiting for you to board. May I confirm if you're still getting on?" asked the flight attendant at the airport's VIP lounge.With his phone pressed to his ear, Edward listened to Nolan. He pressed his lips together for a moment before responding, "No, I'm canceling my trip."After hearing that, Nathan hurriedly arranged for someone to pick them up, while Edward stayed on the phone with Nolan. He said, "Even if he sounds generous now, what if he uses this to hold something over my head later?"Nolan pondered for a moment before answering, "Mr. Fowler, I'll be honest, though you may not like what I'm about to say. Sharon does love you, but she's now the heiress of the Hale family. Her background is just as strong as yours. "If she wanted to marry you, all she had to do was suggest a marriage alliance. Both families would've welcomed it. Mr. Hale doesn't need to force your hand."Edward fell silent. "But I don't love her," he said
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