Chapter 705:
Keith wished he could get rid of Elena. If not for her, his father wouldn’t have reprimanded him. The fear of his father always haunted him.
Graham, preoccupied with his career, rarely paid attention except to discipline Keith. Since his promotion, he had become even more strict with him. The phrase Keith heard most often from his father was “useless.” Keith knew that failing to fix this situation would only bring harsher punishments. A grim expression crossed his face as he felt utterly trapped, resigned to his fate.
Elyse changed the subject unexpectedly. “If we get married and you become part of the Harper family, Elena would hesitate to target you for the sake of my grandma and Alexander…”
Keith, caught off guard, pondered the idea. Marriage? How had he overlooked that Elyse was part of the Harper family? He glanced up and pulled Elyse close. “Repeat what you just said!”
With her hands resting on Keith’s shoulders and cheeks flushed, Elyse murmured shyly, “Keith, I’m merely trying to ease your burdens. Are you mad at my proposal?”
Elyse’s shy demeanor and apparent affection caused a knot to form in Keith’s stomach. “You’re really sweet. How could I be mad at you?” Despite his words, Keith hesitated. He was open to the idea, but marriage carried more weight than a fling. He needed a wife whose social standing matched his own. Though Elyse was obedient, her family’s status didn’t quite match his. Yet, if she were Alexander’s daughter, he wouldn’t hesitate to marry her.
Elyse clung to him, feigning shyness while carefully watching his reaction. Sensing his uncertainty, she sweetened the deal. “Keith, just so you know, Alexander and Jolie are offering ten billion dollars and Hillside Manor as gifts for me. They really do care about me, even if they don’t always show it. I’ll ask them to convince Elena to leave you alone. You’re my boyfriend, and they’ll likely support you.”
Elyse was determined to marry Keith as it was a crucial part of her plan. Elena had always outshone her, taking everything she wanted. Elyse was resolved to surpass Elena through marriage. Marrying the deputy mayor’s son would be a celebrated union among Klathe’s high society. If Keith agreed to marry her, she could leverage his status to claim the ten billion dollars and Hillside Manor!
Elyse presented herself as both innocent and earnest, casually mentioning the hefty sum and Hillside Manor as if they were mere afterthoughts.
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Keith’s eyes flickered with greed. Ten billion dollars! Such a fortune was beyond anything he had ever imagined. Possessing that wealth would surely change his father’s opinion of him.
With that thought, Keith’s last reservations vanished. He grinned. “Am I still just your boyfriend? We’re getting engaged, honey.”
Ten billion dollars! Keith admired the unexpected fortune that came from being with Elyse. He affectionately pinched her chin and kissed her. “When does your family plan to transfer those assets to you?”
Elyse cast her gaze downward, a glint of calculation briefly flickering in her eyes. “Keith, are you serious about getting engaged to me?” she asked, her cheeks flushing.
Keith responded immediately, “Absolutely. What else could it be?”
Elyse playfully slapped his chest. “Why don’t you meet my family tomorrow? You haven’t visited them yet.”
A surge of triumph washed over Elyse. With Keith by her side, securing those assets from Jolie seemed almost guaranteed.
For ten billion dollars, Keith was more than eager. “Tomorrow sounds perfect. Deal!”
Ecstatic at the prospect of gaining ten billion dollars, Keith found himself wide awake all night. He had already planned how to spend the money, starting with renting a private jet for an exotic island getaway, followed by a world tour.
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