Naturally, Iâd research a potential partner.
Knowing about any deep connections helps me navigate.
â
Edwin urged, âGet to the point.
â
Vanessa, appearing almost amused by the situation, continued, âLaura is quite attractive.
I imagine if not for family issues, youâd have chosen her-â
Edwin, losing his patience, stood up to leave.
Vanessa abruptly softened her tone.
âLetâs work together, Edwin.
I need to take control of my family business, and you need a wife to keep you focused.
If you can convince Laura to be yourâ lover, Iâll look the other way.
â
Edwinâs response was icy.
âShe would never agree to that.
â
He was also adamant about not letting Laura be treated with such disrespect.
Vanessaâs smile held a trace of sadness.
She had expected a refusal but was taken aback when Edwin acquiesced.
âLetâs give it a year.
If it works, we can consider an engagement.
â
Vanessaâs lips curved in satisfaction.
âItâs a deal, Mr.
Evans.
â
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Edwin didnât linger for more conversation.
He left swiftly and sat in his car, deep in thought.
After a moment, he took out his phone and opened a photo.
It was of Laura, face covered in cream while attempting to make a cake on Valentineâs Day, her laughter infectious.
Edwin had captured that candid moment.
He gazed at the photo for a long while, and then secured it in a private album.
Vanessa was correct.
He needed a wife for social reasons.
As Christmas approached, Vanessa called, inviting him to celebrate the holiday together.
Edwin, still at his office, pondered the invitation.
Holding the phone, Edwin responded with composure, âHappy Holidays!
Unfortunately, Iâm tied up with work.
Letâs plan for another time.
â