Chapter 247 Honored Guests

They weren't standing too close to each other, but Wendy felt like Albert had pulled her into his arms when he leaned down.

She almost didn't dare to look him in the eye. "Mr. Johnson, it's as you said. You're handsome, and you come from a good family. There are plenty of women better than me in this world, and they'd suit you better. You and I don't make a good match."

Wendy couldn't take it anymore. She took a step back but kept her head up as she spoke.

Marriages were about balance and equality. If they weren't good for each other, they wouldn't make a good match.

Albert wasn't discouraged by her words and actions. He looked at her seriously. "You can't just say we're not a good match and leave it at that. Try being with me if you don't believe me. I can protect you, as can my family."

The Johnson family had become what it currently was because of his father's hard work. If they were being honest, Kenneth wasn't worthy of Zelda.

The Gibson family had built its foundation with