Chapter 10: Choices and Consequences

As the guests departed from the cancelled engagement ceremony, the news of the Goliath Group's young master's engagement being called off spread like wildfire across social media platforms.

In the study room of the Goliath mansion, Rodrigo, George's father, confronted him with two options laid bare. "George, I'll give you two options now: either you secure Charlotte or your grandfather," Rodrigo declared bluntly. "I've just explained to your grandfather. Your feelings for Charlotte are genuine. As long as your grandfather still values Charlotte, it would help if you married her. You can handle the affairs outside as you please after marriage."

Having come into the family through marriage, Rodrigo based his son's marital prospects solely on the benefits it could bring. "I know, father," George responded with resignation.

"There's also your uncle's matter. He just returned and has accepted a significant role in the Goliath Group. I heard from some board members that your grandfather int