Iris was stunned and jumped to her feet as she glared daggers at Daisy. "Daisy Finch, what's the meaning of this? I've done as you said and sold Elegante Group, and now you want me to sacrifice even more by marrying Jacob Low?! What are you trying to do??" Iris questioned sharply.She only sold Elegante Group to avoid marrying Jacob and did not expect Daisy to continue pushing her to accept the marriage despite the fact that she already sold the Elegante Group, so she was fuming with rage."That was then, and this is now! I told you to marry Jacob Lowe and you refused to. You were the one who insisted on selling Elegante Group, so how's that my fault?" Daisy retorted.It was always Daisy's plan to slowly melt away Iris's reluctance by asking her to sell Elegante Group first, before forcing her to accept the marriage proposal.Now that Iris sold her own company, she had nothing left to defend herself and could be easily manipulated because she no longer held any value to the Youngs
If Daisy and Gilbert managed to convince Iris, they would be pleased to see their family join with the Lowes."Why is this happening?" Iris paled as she stumbled backward, coming close to falling onto the ground.She wronged and broke up with Leon for her family and sold Elegante Group for them yet again. After all that she sacrificed for her family's sake, this was the ending that awaited her.Her father and all the elders were hoping to marry her off for profit and her heart was filled with disappointment."Iris, you'll eventually need to marry someone in the future. We're all just trying to help you," Gilbert smiled sheepishly...."I don't need your help! I won't accept this marriage no matter what. You should all just give up!" Iris said despite the sorrow taking over her, before turning to leave."Iris, don't you dare walk away from me!" Slightly embarrassed, Gilbert called out for her to stop, but Iris ignored him and left the room."Gilbert, this is your own family matt
Though the Northern King was formidable, the Youngs had far higher power in comparison to them and even if Gilbert broke their promise, Harold could only accept it as it was.Gilbert desperately wanted Iris to marry Jacob so that he could take the Lowes' power for his own, but since Iris refused to do so, he could only manipulate Harold into getting what he wanted.Harold was only a Semi-Overlord, so he would not be able to destroy the Youngs no matter what happened."Daisy, as expected of my wife. I can't ask for a better wife!" Gilbert burst out laughing.Daisy smirked as she watched Gilbert laugh.Harold was referred to as the Northern King because he was just as talented as the likes of Albert and Benedict, so Gilbert could not hold a candle to Harold. With her as Harold's spy, Gilbert was bound for failure....In the evening, Gilbert sent Randy to bring Harold over to the Young Mansion, and with the other elders as witnesses, they reached an agreement for Iris and Jacob to
Shocked, Leon stood from his chair.He never stopped loving Iris and despite how calm a man he often was, he could no longer keep his composure at the news of Iris's engagement to Jacob."Yes. According to what we heard, there'll be an official family meeting for the Youngs to name Gilbert Young their next leader. That's when they'll announce the engagement," Spencer continued."No way! Iris can't marry Jacob Lowe! It's not happening!" Leon shouted as he hurried outside.Iris did not reach out to him and since he made the Youngs his enemy, Leon had no reason to get involved. However, the woman he loved was going to marry another man and he could no longer stay away.Determined to swallow his pride to see Iris and ask about it, Leon ran into Cynthia on his way out."Leon, what's wrong? Why are you in such a hurry?" Cynthia asked."I'm going to find Iris!" He gritted out."What?" Cynthia was stunned for a moment, but soon came to a realization. "Have you already found out about t
Leon said with determination.He broke up with Iris and if she loved Jacob and accepted the marriage by her own will, he had no other choice but to wish her happiness. However, if she was forced into it, he had to do whatever he could to stop the woman he loved from marrying another."I understand how you feel! But you can't rush into this. The Lowes and the Youngs won't confirm the engagement until three days later. Until then, there's no point for you to go to the Youngs!" Cynthia sighed, her heart filled with jealousy at how much Leon cared for Iris."Yeah, you're right!" Leon slowly began to regain his composure.As Cynthia mentioned, the engagement was not announced at the moment and reaching out to Iris at this very moment would not help with the situation. He could only interfere with the gathering three days from now in hope to stop the engagement."How about this? I'll go to the Young Mansion with you three days from now!" Cynthia smiled bitterly.Iris was her rival and
"Good! Once I marry Iris, let's see how smug Leon can be from now on!" Jacob muttered in excitement.Iris was the most beautiful woman in Springfield and the dream woman of all men, so Jacob was over the moon for being able to own her. Most importantly, Jacob knew that Leon still had feelings for Iris and knew that Leon would suffer if he claimed Iris as his.After everything that happened between him and Leon, he wanted nothing more than to have Leon suffer and was excited by the thought."You're so easily pleased! Leon means nothing to us! Once I'm done dealing with Gilbert, I'm getting rid of Leon to show him what it means to cross us!" Harold scoffed and narrowed his eyes dangerously....Meanwhile, Iris was locked inside her room with two guards at her door.Since she refused to agree to the engagement, Gilbert ordered the guards to watch her and prevent her from escaping.Inside her room, Iris sat by the window and stared at the sky blankly.She lived a peaceful life unti
Gilbert explained.It was a major event that he was rising to the position of the leader and it would be inappropriate for his daughter to stay in her room the entire time."I'm not going! I already told you that I won't marry Jacob Lowe!" Iris said.She knew that protesting would not help her and that no one cared about how she felt, but she was determined to fight it until the end."Why are you making things so difficult for yourself? You should know that things between you and Leon Wolf are over! Apart from him, Jacob Lowe is the only one who can be considered a match for you among the younger generation! You might not have feelings for him now, but feelings grow and you might fall for him after spending more time with him," Gilbert deadpanned. Though he only pretended to agree to the engagement, he did want Iris to accept it so that he could take the Lowes in."Not possible! I won't marry him even if it means the death of me!" Iris gritted out."Why you" Frustrated, Gilbert s
"Don't worry. I'll keep my promise! Come on and join me at the gathering!" Gilbert said confidently."Okay." Iris nodded in relief, before pushing Gilbert out of the room in his wheelchair....Meanwhile, in the main hall, all major members of the family, including Daisy and Royce, along with a few members of the Lowes who were invited, gathered around under the elders' instruction.Just then, they all heard footsteps approaching and Iris appeared in the main hall by Gilbert's side. "Quiet down!"Seeing that Gilbert entered the room, one of the elders started the gathering."The elders have called for this gathering for two things! First of all, I'm sure you've all heard that Young Group was targeted by some vicious bandits and was at the brink of falling apart. Gilbert has risen to lead us through the crisis," The elder explained and complemented Gilbert for his accomplishment.All major members of the family knew everything that happened and as far as they were informed, You