Chapter 4

8

My dad still chose to have me meet with James.

It wasn't to salvage the marriage, but to plead for a title for me.

Even if it was just as a woman kept by James.

As long as I had some connection with the Lawson family, even a minor one.

After all, due to "my scandal," everyone was convinced that the Lawson family would definitely break off the engagement.

And in the commercial world, people, not wanting to offend the Lawson family, were too afraid to invest any money into my dad's business.

If it weren't for the money, my dad wouldn't have let me out.

James was indeed handsome and wealthy, and his demeanor was enough to show that he was definitely a well-educated child from a prominent family.

"Long time no see, James."

I broke the silence first.

The person opposite frowned slightly, took a sip of his coffee, and said, "Riley, you used to call me Jamesy.' Why are you being so distant now?"

I nearly choked on the water in surprise.

I didn't expect