Sophia hugged her arms as she glanced sideways at Lisa. She was afraid that the woman was going to put her niece, Sofie, forward as a suitable partner for Evan.

Fat chance.

 
 

Sophia was not about to let her have her way.

Hence, she immediately threw a direct wrench into Lisa’s schemes.

“Your suggestion may be a sound one, but I’m concerned that the prospective party would be like Sofie with Evan– Unable to develop mutual feelings for each other despite being acquainted for many years. If that’s the case, I’m afraid that this plan might backfire badly, causing Evan to become increasingly attached to Nicole.”

 

Sophia’s suggestion was met with silence.

 

Lisa had not counted on Sophia saying that.

Her face darkened. “Perhaps that could be where Evan and Sofie differ. Once Evan’s ill-fated alliance with Nicole ends, the relationship between Evan and Sofie will surely blossom.”

 

“You’ve sure had it all figured out. In any case, it is Evan’s decision to make, if he wants to be engaged to Sofie.”

“Then, we ought to give Sofie a chance to get closer to Evan. If she is able to win Evan over, I shall approve of her joining the Seet family.”

 

Russell, who had been overlooking from his perch on the second floor, had spoken.

words had left the rest of the family present in

was not that long ago that

to agree to give her a chance at

as the head of the family did not directly ask for Evan to be engaged with Sofie,

to reel in her glee

is an excellent

Russell. “Dad, Evan is still devoted to Nicole right now so it might be inappropriate for Sofie to get

know that this is the conclusion of our deliberation and tell him that he is expected

a bind but she could only nod in acknowledgment

 

own chambers, Lisa looked to Sophia. “Sophia, you know that there is no way that Nicole would be accepted into the Seet family, so it is your duty to ensure that Evan cuts her out of his life. I

understand my

and left Lisa behind, making her way

that a reasonable resolution was set in place, Adam and Ryan deemed that their business there had

engaged in a discussion on the way out, speculating whether or not Evan would be agreeable to leave Nicole. They rubbed their hands

will likely supplant him, as the heir to the Seet family’s

issue, Evan was extremely resistant. Hence, there was no point in trying to persuade Evan at

Sophia needed to

as such, she pulled out her phone and called

saw Sophia’s number light up on

would be nice to see Sophia

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