Pursuing Her

Finally, it was the day of the proposal. Sophie went back to the Tanner residence early in the morning. Regardless of everything, she wanted her grandfather to witness that day.

While she had returned early, the rest would only come later in the day.

Yale had asked the housekeepers to clean up the Tanner residence. It was his first time making preparations for something like this, and he even asked the housekeepers what else he should prepare for.

When he saw that Sophie had returned, he grew nervous.

“Sophie, I know you're not interested in the matters at home, but I won't let you down this time.”

Yale was delighted to have his daughter marry a man like Tristan. Others would have to treat him with respect if they encounter him in the future, for he would be Tristan's father-in-law.

“Take a look around and tell me what other things we need to prepare. I'll get people to work on it right away. We can't embarrass ourselves in front of the Lombards.”

Sophie only glanced at her grandfather's photo on the altar before walking over to it in silence.

“Grandpa, will you be more at peace after seeing this? You've always hoped for me to have a good home. I'm sure you can be at peace now.”

Sophie's heart still ached whenever she looked at her grandfather's framed photo on the altar. Her grandfather had always hoped to see her get married, but now that she was getting married, her grandfather no longer had the chance to send her off.

Yale did not make any comments about Sophie's behavior. She had always acted as such since young, never caring about trying to preserve someone else's dignity.

Meanwhile, Charmaine was sneering as she watched Sophie from the side. “What's the point in you doing this much for her? Her heart is made of stone. Nothing you do will matter to her.”

Her words upset Yale.

“It's Sophie's big day today. If you can hold your tongue, then join the ceremony. If you can't stop yourself from speaking nonsense like this, then head upstairs to rest instead. I doubt anyone will mind even if you don't attend this. There's no need for you to say agitating words like these.”

Charmaine was irked by his words, but there was nothing she could say in response. Her words no longer meant anything to the people in the family.

She could only keep her silence.

Yale was still busy. The Lombards would be coming, and he would make sure that they were prepared enough to welcome the Lombards.

On the other hand, Charmaine stayed seated on the couch as if all of these had nothing to do with her.

Later on, Arius and Barney came, for there was no way they would miss Sophie's engagement.

“Congratulations, Sophie! You're young, but you're already getting married. I have no idea what you're thinking about.” Arius did not know why Sophie could not just wait a little longer when she had already found the right man. Why is she in a rush to get married?

“Hey, that's enough, Arius. We're here to give her our blessings,” Barney interjected, then passed the gift that he had prepared to Sophie.

“Thank you, Dr. Smith.”

What Barney had prepared was a large uncut diamond which Sophie could then use for any design she wanted.

“Dr. Smith, I want that too!” Arius cried out. Ever since Sophie became Barney's mentee, everything good Barney had was given to her first. He was the afterthought, and that was not a treatment he enjoyed.

He wanted those gifts too.

“I'll definitely give one to you when you decide to get married,” Barney said. Diamonds were things he had plentiful.

However, he had to have the chance to give it to Arius. It had to be a meaningful gift.

When I decide to get married? If that's the only way I can get a diamond, then forget it. I have money, anyway. I can just get one by myself. There's no point in giving up on my freedom for a diamond.

“It's almost time. Tristan and the others will be here soon. Is there anything you need help with?”

Arius had been living overseas, so he barely knew what went on in an engagement ceremony.

“No, it's fine. I just need you to witness it from the side,” Sophie said, for Yale had already gotten people to make preparations for everything.

At eleven in the morning, the Lombards came. A total of twelve luxurious cars were lined up outside the Tanner residence.

Even the plate numbers were consecutive numbers.

Those who lived in the area were wealthy people, but even those wealthy people had never seen a sight as grand as this.

They were not stunned by the cars—they were stunned by the consecutive plate numbers.

That was not something ordinary people could pull off.

“Is someone here to pick up their bride?”

“I don't know, but isn't this the Tanner residence? Is the Tanner girl getting married?”

“Who knows? This is impressive! I can't believe they're making this so grand.”

Then, the next things the neighbors saw were large gift boxes getting carried out of the cars. No one could say how many boxes they were.

Those boxes were gifts that William had prepared meticulously. William himself was getting helped out of the car by Sarah.