After I said that, it became extremely quiet in the hall. My father and uncles were all shocked. Even Austin Smith, who was fiddling with a knife in the corner, frowned. Everyone knew that I loved William Smith. They thought that with how stubborn I was, I would definitely throw a tantrum. I would not give in like this. “Jade, haven’t you always had feelings for William? William isn’t here yet, so we can forfeit this outcome. You can draw a straw again when he’s here.“We can also do a best of three. Adam, check if William’s here. We’ve informed him in advance, so why isn’t he here yet?”My father, Jacob Anderson, tried to smooth things over. However, I knew that William had already tampered with the box.There was no long straw at all. Even if I spent the rest of my life drawing, I would not get the long one. Besides, I already knew the consequences of forcing this marriage. “Mr. Anderson, Mr. William said that he’s gone to pick up his lover.” Adam Reid glanced carefu
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