Chapter 12

"What did you say? You want to be my wife?" Gideon was a bit stunned, but immediately, his face clouded over.

He felt like Simon had tricked him. That old man wanted to make him the Avila family's son-in-law. Was he asking to be taught a lesson?

Meanwhile, Rachel was completely serious. She thought to herself that if marrying Gideon would solve the Avila family's crisis, then she was willing to make the sacrifice.

Besides, she didn't think Gideon was as ordinary as he appeared. She knew how shrewd Simon was. If Simon valued Gideon enough to want her to marry him, it meant Gideon had some hidden power.

"Have you thought it over, Gideon? As long as you're fine with it, we can get our marriage certificate right now. I consider myself decent enough to be worthy of you," Rachel said earnestly.

Amused, Gideon shook his head. "You're indeed beautiful and very capable, but unfortunately, I'm already married."

"You're married?"

Rachel was surprised. Did Simon know Gideon was married? And