“Since the Knowles aren’t stable yet, he urgently wants to be engaged with you because he knows how much the Goldmanns can help him.”Daisie was sure about Nollace. “He’s not that kind of person—”“Even if he isn’t, everyone, including Dad, thinks that way.”Colton’s words shocked her. She was shocked, not because she believed that Nollace was as Colton described, that he would use their engagement to solidify the standing of the Knowles, but instead how people saw their engagement, just like Colton said.There was no doubt about how her father saw it. If Nollace wanted to use their status to solidify his standing, why would he reject the king’s help? Wouldn’t it be easy to put the Knowles on the map with the help of the king?Nollace wanted to prove he could achieve his goal without help from anyone.But why could nobody understand? Was she the only one who did?Daisie looked down, looking sad.What Colton said devastated her, so he changed his tone. “If you get engaged no
Daisie’s heart shuddered, and she shook her head. “No, I do believe—”Nollace backed away and put some distance between them. He stood with the light behind him, his features blurred by the light. She couldn't clearly see his expression.“I didn’t take everything into account.”“Nolly—”“It’s getting dark. Go back.” Nollace turned and walked to the car. He was cold, and that made Daisie extremely uncomfortable.Daisie turned forward to hold him. “Nolly, I believe in you. I just don’t want them to see you that way.”Nollace’s heart ached severely. He took a deep breath and said without looking back, “I don’t care what they think about me. I care if you think of me the same way too.”“I don’t.”Nollace turned to face her, and he looked smaller under the darkness. “Me wanting to marry you has nothing to do with the power the Goldmanns have.”Daisie held her breath as her heart ached too. “I know.”“If you really believe me…” Nollace didn’t finish his sentence. He took a deep bre
Waylon suddenly paused before looking at the girl calling him Colton and frowned. The driver was going to say something when Waylon cut him off and stared at the girl. “What do you want to ask?”Someone who knew them well would be able to tell them apart, but someone who wasn’t close wouldn’t be able to do that. They had the same face, but their personalities and marks on their faces were easily distinguishable.They had similar voices, but if someone paid attention, they would be able to tell that he had a deeper voice than Colton.Freyja had never met the both of them, so it was impossible to tell their voices apart. He was in the car, and it was dark, so it was hard to tell them apart.“What happened to Daisie and Nolllace?”Waylon squinted but didn’t answer.Freyja crossed her arms, “Don’t stay silent. I’m sure you know the details. I can tell how much Daisie loves Nollace, so it’s impossible that you, as a brother, can’t. They were going to be engaged. Do you know how ba
“Yes, he’s here.”“What’s wrong with your voice?”Daisie paused because she didn’t want her mother to worry. “Don’t worry, it’s just a cold.”“You’re a grown-up now, so you need to take care of yourself. How can I let you get married like this?”When Daisie heard ‘get married,’ she bit her lips to hold back her tears. “Mom.”Hearing her shaky voice, Maisie frowned. “You’re crying.”“I’m not. I just—”“Daisie, you can tell me anything. Don’t keep it to yourself.”At Bassburgh, at Blackgold…Nolan was just done with his meeting and was coming out of the conference room. Quincy, who just got a call, walked toward him. “Sir, Mrs. Goldmann has been waiting for you in the office for a while now.”Nolan paused with a frown. “Why didn’t you tell me earlier?”Quincy felt wronged. “I didn’t want to interrupt your meeting.”Nolan immediately returned to his office, opened the door, and saw Maisie waiting in front of the window.He removed his jacket, placed it on the back of his chai
The Knowles Group had a good start, but it wasn’t stable yet. If Daisie got engaged to Nollace, the world would think that he used the Goldmanns to stabilize his company. Maisie had hopes for Nollace because he had what it took.She remembered something and asked, “Do you think Nollace is like that?”“It’s better to be safe than sorry.” Nolan hugged her and made her sit on his lap. “They’re still young, especially Nollace. Even Yorrick praises his capabilities. If he really loves Daisie, won’t it be even better when he reaches the peak?”She smiled and pinched his chin. “He’s the king's grandson, so he doesn’t need our help. It’s obvious that the Goldmanns are just picky.”Nolan grabbed her hand and chuckled. “You’re a Goldmann too. You can’t talk bad about us.”Maisie choked and pulled her hand away. “Speak to Nollace. I heard that Ms. Livingston from Haniston fell for Nollace at first sight and asked King William to arrange their marriage. We can’t just hand the man our daught
“But I don’t want other people to think that he’s that kind of person. I just want everyone to understand him…”Daisie’s eyes were wet with tears.Waylon wiped the tear off the corner of her eyes and said, “You’re so silly. Do you think Nollace cares how other people think about him?”Daisie parted her mouth, and just when she wanted to say something, the words that Nollace had said to her surfaced in her head.‘Do you see me that way too, Daisie?’The reason he had gotten angry was not that she wanted to postpone their engagement. It was because he thought she saw him the same way as everyone else did.Daisie clenched the fork in her hand tightly, and it was only now she realized the reason Nollace had gotten so angry was that she did not explain to him what she really wanted to say that day.He had assumed she chose not to believe in him because Colton had told her something.Daisie lifted her head. “Waylon, I…”“You should finish your meal first,” Waylon interjected, cuttin
Seeing that Nollace was giving her father a hard time, Zenovia couldn’t help herself and interrupted. “Mr. Knowles, even if you don’t want to help us, you don’t have to be like this.”Nollace did not say anything.“Zenovia…” Juneau wanted to say something, but Zenovia cut him short again. “You chose Daisie over me because you want the help from the Goldmanns, right? I heard that you said the other day that you're not going to get engaged with her. That's because you know that it's not that easy, right?”Juneau became nervous. He told his daughter to stop talking, but she ignored him. “Did I say anything wrong? The king wants us to support the Knowles. That's why he wants me to get engaged to Nollace. Although we're not as good as the Goldmanns, we can give everything that they can offer as well.”Nollace lifted his head and looked at Zenovia indifferently. “So, in your opinion, marriage is just something for you to gain benefits?”“Yes, I don’t deny that.”Zenovia walked up to hi
Zenovia sensed something and was even more confident in her speculation. "Well, it seems like I was right. You and she are having problems so soon." Nollace rose to his feet and replied expressionlessly, “It has nothing to do with her, and it’s none of your business either.”He turned around and said, “Peter, please see them at the door.”After that, he went upstairs without turning his head around.Zenovia did not say anything anymore and left the Knowles mansion with her father. Meanwhile, Daisie had just gotten into the car. Before the driver could start the engine, Zenovia walked up to the car and knocked on the window.Daisie rolled the window down but did not say anything.Zenovia leaned on the window and said with a smile on her face, “Mr. Vanderbilt, can I have a minute with you?”Daisie looked at her and asked, “What do you want to say?”“I apologize for my actions earlier on since I didn't know who you were, but I won't quit.” Zenovia looked into her eyes and conti