Chapter 944

Jonathan was head over heels for Saskia, always parading her at the fanciest gatherings.

Saskia was a delicate flower, always had been

With all the hobnobbing, tongues started wagging. The word on the street was that Saskia was set to become the next Mrs. Metzger. Riding that buzz, she became the talk of Craneville.

The first to flip their lid were none other than the Metzger family.

Mrs. Metzger slapped Jonathan across the face, waving the latest tabloid in his face. “Explain this!”

With a red cheek, Jonathan confessed, “I want to marry Saskia.”

Two more slaps came flying. “Have you lost your mind?”

Even if Saskia was the belle of the ball, she wasn’t born a Lynette. Why would they want a trophy wife?

he stood his ground. “I like her, Mom. She’s everything to me. Why can’t I marry her?”

face was like stone. “Saskia’s just an adopted girl, not even a blip on

mother’s coldness, treating marriage like a business deal. “But I

didn’t want to push her

heiress of the Joyner family, sh tack, quite the looker. I’m going to arrange for you to meet

was engaged to Saskia cousin before

spunk. “She’s bold, capable, a perfect fit for you.”

wanted Ophelia as her own daughter. She gave Jonathan a long look. “Jonathan, you’re my pride and joy, my

society, such arrangements weren’t unusual.

is the daughter-in-law I want. This marriage

flushed with anger. “Mom, how can I do that to

want to

settled. You break it off, and she’ll find a proper family to marry into.”

was hitting a wall with his mother, Jonathan

Metzger watched him go, her eyes narrowing.

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