THE EXTRAORDINARY BRIDE OF THE WYNDHAM FAMILY
But he was an actor, at least, a good one.
He opened his mouth to respond—
“Never mind,” the old man interrupted sharply.
He reached for a napkin, wiped his mouth slowly, then placed it back on the table with deliberate care. The moment he dropped the napkin, he turned his full attention back to Carl.
“Carl,” he said calmly, “I am a very blunt man. I do not waste time.”
The room grew tense.
“If you truly want to marry my granddaughter,” he continued, “and considering how unstable your family is at changing their heir. I demand a settlement of twenty billion dollars.”
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