Chapter 17

Derek sat on the hospital bed, his face a mixture of anger and frustration.

Perhaps he was worried that the marriage would not work out.

Carnelian has beauty and wealth. Finding such a good match would take a long time if he missed out on this.

"Sister Sloane, I understand your point, but I've already clarified it to Bellamy. If he doesn't listen, then what else can I do?"

"Moreover, this wedding is decided by the adults of both families. Not getting married is fine, but you must discuss it with my father!"

"Furthermore, concerning Derek getting beaten, first and foremost, you must ask your Wang family why you didn't fight back? Even if the adults didn't intervene, you still have young master Wang. Who would dare touch him?"

Sloane Wang was stern, but Carnelian was not a pushover, she questioned back.

Sloane was so angry she was shaking.

Jonathan, who stood by the doorway, had partially